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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Armstrong directs flags at half-staff through Sept. 14 in honor of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff from today until sunset Sunday, Sept. 14, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect...

Armstrong orders flags flown at half-staff Thursday in honor of victims of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Thursday, and encourages North Dakota residents to do the same at their homes and businesses, in...

July 2025 Bar Examination Results Released
The State Board of Law Examiners has announced the results of the July 2025 bar examination. Of the 63 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, North Dakota, 41 applicants achieved a passing score. This is a 65 percent overall pass...

July 2025 Bar Examination Results Released
The State Board of Law Examiners has announced the results of the July 2025 bar examination. Of the 63 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, North Dakota, 41 applicants achieved a passing score. This is a 65 percent overall pass...

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
In celebration of Constitution Day, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m....

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
In celebration of Constitution Day, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces two ceremonies for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m....

Attorney General Knudsen asks SCOTUS to strike down unconstitutional firearm magazine ban
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 27-state coalition Monday asking the Supreme Court of the United State (SCOTUS) to safeguard law-abiding Americans’ right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defense and reverse an...

Carr Takes Action to Hold Hamas Supporters Accountable
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has joined an amicus brief supporting the rights of victims and families of the heinous Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks to sue American individuals and organizations accused of providing material support...

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...

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Tuesday, September 5th.
In celebration of Constitution Day, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Grand Forks on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the...

U.S. District Court sets naturalization ceremony for Tuesday, September 5th.
In celebration of Constitution Day, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announces a ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Grand Forks on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the...