Press Releases

[Revised] North Dakota Awards $15 Million in Destination Development Grants to Boost Tourism and Community Growth

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $15 million in Destination Development Grants to 23 projects across the state. These investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic...

North Dakota Awards $15 Million in Destination Development Grants to Boost Tourism and Community Growth

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $15 million in Destination Development Grants to 23 projects across the state. These investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic...

Five North Dakota communities awarded more than $3 million through Community Development Block Grant program

The North Dakota Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has awarded $3,086,795.86 to five communities across the state to support vital infrastructure, public safety and accessibility projects. The program received more than $10 million...

CoBank Quarterly: Tariff policy, declining immigration and massive AI investments cloud the US economic outlook

DENVER, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Significant downward revisions to monthly payroll estimates in August led many market observers to anticipate the Federal Reserve would begin cutting interest rate cuts more aggressively. However, recent...

North Dakota hosts inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit to advance statewide workforce strategy

BISMARCK, N.D. – More than 100 workforce leaders from across North Dakota gathered Thursday at the Bismarck State College Advanced Technology Center for the inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit, a first-of-its-kind event convened by the North...

North Dakota Hosts Inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit to Advance Statewide Workforce Strategy

More than 100 workforce leaders from across North Dakota gathered today at the Bismarck State College Advanced Technology Center for the inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit, a first-of-its-kind event convened by the North Dakota Department of...

Attorney General Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social Media Harm

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm. Studies continue to show that...

North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens Applications for 2025 Tribal Tourism Grants

The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced the opening of the 2025 Tribal Tourism Grants, with $100,000 in funding available to support tourism initiatives led by tribal nations across the state. Beginning Oct. 1, eligible tribal...

Champion Safe Company Expands Dealer Network with Guardian Lock & Security in Bismarck, North Dakota

Provo, UT, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Champion Safe Company (championsafe.com), a premier manufacturer of high-security safes and a proud subsidiary of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB), America’s Patriotic Brand, is proud to...

NDDOT introduces North Dakota Mobile ID

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation announced today the introduction of North Dakota Mobile ID, which enables the ability to add a driver’s license or state ID to a digital wallet and seamlessly and securely present...

Math and reading interventionist Frannie Tunseth named 2026 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

BISMARCK, N.D. – Frannie Tunseth, a reading and mathematics teacher at Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Public School in Mayville, is North Dakota’s Teacher of the Year for 2026, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and state School Superintendent Kirsten...

NDDOT seeks additional input on Public and Non-Metropolitan Local Official Participation Plan

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a second round of public comment on the draft Public and Non-Metropolitan Local Official Participation Plan. This plan provides guidance for public involvement in NDDOT...

Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grants Awarded to 11 North Dakota Communities

Eleven rural communities across North Dakota have been awarded a combined $1 million through the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant program to support local food access and economic development. These grants will help sustain and strengthen...

Attorney General Bird Continues Fight to Protect Kids from Social Media Harm

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that she joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 states and the District of Columbia to support a Georgia law that limits addictive practices directed at minors by social media companies. States...

Benson elected presiding judge of NEJD

Judge Anthony Swain Benson has been elected to serve as the new Presiding Judge for the Northeast Judicial District effective immediately, and runs through January 31, 2028. Judge Benson will be filling out the remainder of Judge Donovan Foughty's...

Americans are losing millions to scammers at crypto ATMs. Here’s how companies profit – CNN

Curt Devine, Majlie de Puy Kamp, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, Casey Tolan, Kyung Lah, Amy O’Kruk, Byron Manley and Eleanor Stubbs | CNN October 14, 2025 “I’m not sure these companies really believe it’s in their own monetary interest,” said James Brown,...

Armstrong, Strinden present 2025 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden today presented the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing teams across state government for their exceptional efforts to serve citizens and meet a...

Harry Jonathan Pearce 1942-2025

Harry Jonathan Pearce, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on October 14, 2025. Harry was born on August 20, 1942 in Bismarck, ND to William Ridgely and Jean Murray Pearce. He grew up close to his two older...

Benson elected presiding judge of NEJD

Judge Anthony Swain Benson has been elected to serve as the new Presiding Judge for the Northeast Judicial District effective immediately, and runs through January 31, 2028. Judge Benson will be filling out the remainder of Judge Donovan Foughty's...

Supreme Court names law clerks for 2026-2027 term

The North Dakota Supreme Court is pleased to announce the following individuals who have been selected to serve a one-year clerkship with the North Dakota Supreme Court for the 2026-2027 term beginning August 1, 2026. John Banks of Tampa, Florida,...