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News Release: North Dakota’s Must-See Spring Road Trips for Epic Multi-day Adventures
This spring, North Dakota welcomes with epic road trip adventures where every mile offers the chance to explore stunning landscapes, rich history, and unique attractions at your own pace. Whether you're hiking through the Badlands, indulging in...

Law Enforcement Seize Record Amounts of Illegal Drugs, Firearms, and Drug Trafficking Proceeds in International Operation Against Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids; 270 Arrested Across Four Continents
Today, the Attorney General and the Department of Justice’s Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team, and international law enforcement partners announced the results of Operation RapTor, including the arrests of 270 dark web...

Volt Lithium and Wellspring Hydro Enter Into Field Development Agreement Backed by Follow-On Grant from State of North Dakota
Support from North Dakota Government: Additional funding of US$2,000,000 underscores continued support of Volt’s proprietary direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology. Accelerating Domestic Critical Minerals Production: Volt’s rapid timeline to...

2025 State Bar Association of North Dakota High School Mock Trial Competition Winners Announced
The State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND) hosted its annual High School Mock Trial Competition on March 22, 2025, where talented high school students from across the state showcased their legal knowledge and skills. Teams from Alexander...

2025 State Bar Association of North Dakota High School Mock Trial Competition Winners Announced
The State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND) hosted its annual High School Mock Trial Competition on March 22, 2025, where talented high school students from across the state showcased their legal knowledge and skills. Teams from Alexander...

North Dakota Courts Raises Awareness of Scams Targeting Potential Jurors
Please be advised that North Dakota Courts has been made aware of scams targeting potential jurors. These scammers call individuals alleging they failed to appear for jury service. Some scammers impersonate law enforcement agencies and threaten...

North Dakota Courts Raises Awareness of Scams Targeting Potential Jurors
Please be advised that North Dakota Courts has been made aware of scams targeting potential jurors. These scammers call individuals alleging they failed to appear for jury service. Some scammers impersonate law enforcement agencies and threaten...

Job Announcement: Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - HHS
Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator Job ID 3030567 Status Full-Time Starting Salary $7,618-10,157/mo Application Deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday, July 6,2025 Location: North Dakota Child Support – Remote within the US – Chief Legal Counsel and...

Job Announcement: Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - HHS
Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator Job ID 3030567 Status Full-Time Starting Salary $7,618-10,157/mo Application Deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday, July 6,2025 Location: North Dakota Child Support – Remote within the US – Chief Legal Counsel and...

Former North Dakota State Senator Sentenced to 10 Years’ Imprisonment for Traveling to Prague to Engage in Commercial Sex with Children
A former North Dakota state legislator for 45 years was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for traveling to Prague in the Czech Republic, where he paid to sexually exploit children. According to court documents, Raymon (Ray) Everett Holmberg,...

Auditor's Office Completes Single Audit Looking at Federal Spending in North Dakota
The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office has completed the Single Audit, a federally required review of how state agencies are managing and spending federal funds. Over the audit period, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, North Dakota spent...

Double Dogs Dispensary Maintains Legal Cannabis Access in Plentywood, Montana
Offering in-store shopping, pickup, and licensed brands like Cookies, Double Dogs supports adult-use cannabis in northeastern Montana PLENTYWOOD, MT, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Double Dogs Marijuana & Weed Dispensary...

Commerce Awards Energy Conservation Grants to Communities Across North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is helping communities across the state improve energy efficiency in public buildings through the Energy Conservation Grant (ECG) program, with a total of $1,168,199 awarded over the past biennium. This...

Enara Law Welcomes Attorney Sara Rock to Its Business and Commercial Litigation Team
Enara Law, a premier full-service law firm, specializing in business litigation, proudly welcomes Sara Rock to its legal team. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Enara Law, a premier full-service business law firm...

News Release: North Dakota Boasts Legendary New Experiences for Visitors in 2025: Discover More with an Extended Stay
North Dakota is brimming with exciting new attractions and milestone anniversaries that add even more charm for tourism adventures in the state this year. For comprehensive itineraries with a variety of affordable accommodations and activities,...

Attorney General Bird Announces Legal Victory for Iowa Seniors
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a legal victory against President Biden’s attack on affordable nursing homes. The states sued the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services because it sought to apply...

Applied Digital Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Results
DALLAS, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) ("Applied Digital" or the "Company"), a designer, builder, and operator of high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for...

Applications Open for Indigent Civil Legal Service Funds
Applications are being accepted for Indigent Legal Service funds. Complete and submit the SFN 61668 Application for Indigent Civil Legal Service Funds by Friday, July 11, to omb@nd.gov. For questions, contact Crystal at 701.328.1666 or email...

All Kids Bike Unveils Roadmap for Statewide Implementation of Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program, Calling on Other States to Follow North Dakota’s Lead
RAPID CITY, S.D., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the success of North Dakota’s historic statewide rollout of the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program in the 2023-2024 school year, the Strider Education Foundation is...

Phoenix Energy Acquires Over $10 Million in Premier North Dakota Oil and Gas Leases
Irvine, California, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Energy, a leading oil and gas production company, has made a significant investment in North Dakota’s energy sector by securing more than $10 million in leases at the state’s February...