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North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) Grant
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that applications for the Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) grant will open at 9 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The RWIP grant supports regional workforce entities in North Dakota in...
Owner: American Government
North Dakota Department of Commerce Relaunches Innovate ND Program to Support Entrepreneurs
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has relaunched Innovate ND, a voucher-based reimbursement program that provides up to $50,000 to help entrepreneurs validate their business ideas and accelerate growth. The program is divided into two...
Owner: American Government
DHS Announces Six Major Disaster Declarations Approved Last Week, Supporting Recovery Across Nation
Federal assistance through DHS and FEMA will support state, tribal, and local recovery efforts WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announced today that President...
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Updated: North Dakota Offers $7.5M in Grants to Advance Autonomous Agriculture, New Q&A Section and Expanded Eligibility Now Available
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the 2025 Autonomous Agriculture Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity offering up to $7.5 million to support transformative projects that advance autonomous agriculture in the state....
Owner: American Government
North Dakota Offers $7.5 Million in Grants to Advance Autonomous Agriculture
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the 2025 Autonomous Agriculture Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity offering up to $7.5 million to support transformative projects that advance autonomous agriculture in the state....
Owner: American Government
NARSSA Quickly Connects Americans With Its Nationwide Network of Social Security Experts Via Phone, Email & Social Media
Registered Social Security Analysts Are Certified Experts and Available Nationwide to Compliment Services Offered by the Social Security Administration NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National...
NDDOT office closures scheduled next week
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will temporarily close all Driver License offices September 23-24 and the Bismarck Motor Vehicle office September 23 from noon to 5 p.m. for employee training. All other Motor...
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Synchrocare Expands Franchise Opportunities to Tennessee Entrepreneurs
Helping business owners bring advanced medical device solutions to healthcare providers state-wide TN, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare LLC, a trusted leader in providing innovative medical devices and...
North Dakota Launches Global Talent Office Grant Program to Boost Workforce Diversity and Support Legal Immigrant Integration
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has opened the application portal for the Global Talent Office Grant Program. This initiative supports employers and communities across North Dakota in recruiting, retaining and integrating New Americans and...
Owner: American Government
Applied Digital Finalizes Additional 150MW Lease with CoreWeave in North Dakota
DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) announced today that it has finalized a new lease agreement with CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, for an additional 150MW at its Polaris Forge 1 Campus in Ellendale, North...
Time Is Running Out to Apply for a North Dakota Destination Development Grant
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is encouraging eligible organizations to submit applications for the 2025 Destination Development Grant Program before the portal closes at 5 p.m. CDT on Sept. 2, 2025. This $15 million initiative, funded by...
Owner: American Government
News Release: Paddle, Cast and Make a Splash in Legendary North Dakota
From the sweeping currents of the Missouri River to the deep, shimmering waters of Lake Sakakawea, along with the year-round allure of Devils Lake, North Dakota is overflowing with opportunities to explore its legendary waterways. Whether casting...
Owner: American Government
Paddle, Cast and Make a Splash in Legendary North Dakota
From the sweeping currents of the Missouri River to the deep, shimmering waters of Lake Sakakawea, along with the year-round allure of Devils Lake, North Dakota is overflowing with opportunities to explore its legendary waterways. Whether casting...
Owner: American Government
CNBC Ranks North Dakota the Best State for Business Friendliness for the Fourth Year in a Row
Grand Forks showcases the state’s workforce, innovation, and pro-business environment GRAND FORKT, ND, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Every year, CNBC ranks all 50 states on 135 metrics in ten categories related to...
Applied Digital to Break Ground on $3 Billion Polaris Forge 2 Campus in September 2025, Expanding North Dakota’s Role as a National AI Infrastructure Leader
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) announced today it plans to break ground in September 2025 on Polaris Forge 2, a $3 billion, 280-megawatt (MW) AI Factory near Harwood, North Dakota. Designed...
Attorney General Bird Fights to Curb Social Media Harm to Children
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she joined coalitions of states and the District of Columbia in supporting Florida and Ohio laws that ban social media companies from using addictive practices on minors. Challenges to that...
Owner: American Government
Pye Supports the Payment Choice Act With Inclusive Technology That Keeps Businesses Compliant and Communities Connected
BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With cashless bans gaining momentum across major U.S. cities and the recently introduced Payment Choice Act aiming to make it illegal for businesses to refuse cash, companies...
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven to Host U.S. Secretary of the Air Force at 2025 UAS Summit & Expo
Produced by UAS Magazine and Organized by BBI International GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UAS Magazine is pleased to announce that U.S. Sen. John Hoeven will bring U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Dr....
J. Philip "Phil" Johnson 1938-2025
J. Philip “Phil” Johnson (1938-2025) passed away peacefully on September 5 in Fargo, ND. He was 87 years old. Phil was born and raised in Minot. He attended Minot State University for two years before transferring to the University of North Dakota...
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J. Philip "Phil" Johnson 1938-2025
J. Philip “Phil” Johnson (1938-2025) passed away peacefully on September 5 in Fargo, ND. He was 87 years old. Phil was born and raised in Minot. He attended Minot State University for two years before transferring to the University of North Dakota...
Owner: American Government