Press Releases

North Dakota Retirement & Investment Office

The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) launched a new transparency website today for the Legacy Fund, North Dakota’s sovereign wealth fund.

North Dakota Information Technology

Every fall, one question echoes across coffee shops, group texts, and deer stands from Williston to Wahpeton: How the heck does the state decide who gets a tag? The honest answer: it’s part chance, part sheer computing muscle.

North Dakota Department of Commerce

North Dakota’s tourism marketing is drawing attention from destination leaders as new research from Arrivalist highlights the state as a leading example of how marketing-motivated visitor spending reaches and benefits communities of all sizes.

North Dakota Retirement & Investment Office

The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) launched a new transparency website today for the Legacy Fund, North Dakota’s sovereign wealth fund.

North Dakota Department of Commerce

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the North Dakota Development Fund (NDDF) approved $6.3 million in financing for four North Dakota businesses during the third quarter of 2026. The approvals include four loans supporting...

North Dakota Department of Commerce

Independent restaurants, contemporary art and signature events put Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck-Mandan on the itinerary for a city getaway A hotel room inspired by a craft beer.

North Dakota Department of Agriculture

Bismarck, ND – Menoken School will showcase North Dakota-grown and produced foods on Tuesday, Oct. 27, during Pride of Dakota Fresh School Lunch Day. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Amanda...

Minnesota House Republican Caucus

October 28, 2026 ST. PAUL – State Rep. Bernie Perryman, R-St. Cloud, is among House Republicans who are urging Gov. Tim Walz to provide immediate diesel fuel tax relief for Minnesota truckers, farmers, loggers and other diesel-dependent...

Minnesota House Republican Caucus

October 28, 2026 ST. PAUL – State Rep. Shane Mekeland, R-Clear Lake, is among House Republicans who are urging Gov. Tim Walz to provide immediate diesel fuel tax relief for Minnesota truckers, farmers, loggers and other diesel-dependent...

Minnesota House Republican Caucus

October 28, 2026 Saint Paul, MN – Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, has joined fellow House Republicans in urging Gov. Tim Walz to provide immediate relief from rising diesel costs by temporarily allowing red-dyed diesel to be used on Minnesota...

North Dakota Department of Commerce

The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the Automation Tax Credit (ATC) Program Portal is now open for applications.

North Dakota Department of Commerce

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $4,216,938 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to six communities across the state, supporting critical infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation and public...

North Dakota Retirement & Investment Office

The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) generated more than $3.7 billion in earnings for the State Investment Board’s (SIB) client funds in FY 2026. The investments outperformed their SIB-approved benchmarks producing $281 million...

North Dakota Information Technology

Innovation is taking flight in North Dakota, leading to a new era of drone operations—and a national award.

North Dakota Information Technology

The Peace Garden State will continue to have a voice in national discussions about the future of government technology as Corey Mock, Chief Information Officer for the State of North Dakota, continues his service on the National Association of...

Minnesota House Republican Caucus

October 28, 2026 ST. PAUL – State Rep. Shane Mekeland, R-Clear Lake, is among House Republicans who are urging Gov. Tim Walz to provide immediate diesel fuel tax relief for Minnesota truckers, farmers, loggers and other diesel-dependent...

Minnesota House Republican Caucus

October 28, 2026 ST. PAUL – State Rep. Bernie Perryman, R-St. Cloud, is among House Republicans who are urging Gov. Tim Walz to provide immediate diesel fuel tax relief for Minnesota truckers, farmers, loggers and other diesel-dependent...

Minnesota House Republican Caucus

October 28, 2026 St. Paul – Rep. Terry Stier, R-Belle Plaine, is asking Gov. Tim Walz to consider another step to help Minnesotans dealing with diesel prices above $6 per gallon.

Minnesota House Republican Caucus

October 28, 2026 St. Paul – Rep. Joe McDonald, R-Delano, is asking Gov. Tim Walz to consider temporary diesel tax relief as high fuel prices continue to raise costs for Minnesota businesses and families.

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

BISMARCK, N.D. (OCT. 20, 2026) – State leaders gathered today on the Capitol grounds to celebrate the official opening of the new North Dakota State Laboratory, a modern facility that strengthens the state’s ability to monitor public health and...