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North Dakota Offers $7.5 Million in Grants to Advance Autonomous Agriculture
North Dakota Department of Commerce
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September 2, 2025
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....
DBEDT Forecasts Gradual Growth, Stronger Recovery by 2027
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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September 4, 2025
Posted on Sep 4, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 4, 2025 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today released its third quarter 2025 Statistical and Economic Report, forecasting Hawaii’s...
Armstrong requests presidential major disaster declaration for damage from severe storms in August
North Dakota Office of the Governor
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September 4, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today requested a presidential major disaster declaration for severe storms in early August that caused roughly $6 million in damage to electrical infrastructure and also damaged homes, businesses and farms....
Armstrong issues statement on passing of former state Sen. Larry Robinson of Valley City
North Dakota Office of the Governor
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September 4, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former state Sen. Larry Robinson of Valley City, who died Wednesday, Sept. 3. Robinson served in the Legislature from 1989 to 2020. “Larry Robinson...
Applied Digital Finalizes Additional 150MW Lease with CoreWeave in North Dakota
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2025
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...
North Dakota Launches Global Talent Office Grant Program to Boost Workforce Diversity and Support Legal Immigrant Integration
North Dakota Department of Commerce
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August 27, 2025
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...
State Expands Ag Weather Network with New Station Near Viking
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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September 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is expanding the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with a new weather station just west of Viking. The station, called Viking 1SW, will deliver localized weather data to farmers in Marshall and...
Time Is Running Out to Apply for a North Dakota Destination Development Grant
North Dakota Department of Commerce
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August 26, 2025
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
North Dakota Tourism
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August 22, 2025
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
North Dakota Department of Commerce
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August 22, 2025
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...
Attorney General Bird Fights to Curb Social Media Harm to Children
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 28, 2025
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...
CNBC Ranks North Dakota the Best State for Business Friendliness for the Fourth Year in a Row
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
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...
North Dakota Global Talent Summit Advances Workforce Solutions Through Legal Immigration
North Dakota Department of Commerce
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August 14, 2025
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Global Talent Office (GTO) hosted the 2025 North Dakota Global Talent Summit on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Bismarck State College’s NECE building, convening national and international experts to explore legal...
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
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
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...
North Dakota’s Global Talent Office Launches Statewide Effort to Connect Workers with Career-Aligned English Skills via EnGen
North Dakota Department of Commerce
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August 13, 2025
The North Dakota Department of Commerce’s Global Talent Office (GTO) today announced the launch of a new statewide initiative to support English language learners through a strategic partnership with EnGen, a virtual, career-aligned English...
Pye Supports the Payment Choice Act With Inclusive Technology That Keeps Businesses Compliant and Communities Connected
EIN Presswire
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August 25, 2025
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...
Equus Subsidiary, Morgan E&P, Secures $3 Million Term Loan to Advance Drilling and Work-Over Program in North Dakota's Williston Basin
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equus Total Return, Inc. (NYSE: EQS) (“Equus” or the “Company”) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Morgan E&P, LLC (“Morgan”), has successfully closed on a $3 million term loan facility....
Armstrong to Energy Secretary Wright: North Dakota can play an outsized role in U.S. energy dominance
North Dakota Office of the Governor
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August 13, 2025
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to North Dakota, highlighting the state’s key contributions to American energy security and shared goal with the Trump administration of U.S. energy...
Armstrong appoints longtime public health leader Sherry Adams to serve as State Health Officer
North Dakota Office of the Governor
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September 3, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of Sherry Adams, administrator and CEO of the Southwestern District Health Unit, to serve as North Dakota’s next State Health Officer, effective Sept. 15, citing her extensive...
Medora city section construction work resumes September 4
North Dakota Department of Transportation
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September 3, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. — Starting Thursday, Sept. 4, the North Dakota Department of Transportation will resume city section work along Pacific Avenue. Drivers should expect traffic and parking impacts in the area as construction continues. With the Hot...