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Armstrong requests presidential major disaster declaration for damage from severe storms in August
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....

Medora city section construction work resumes September 4
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...

High School Juniors and Seniors: Interested In Public Service? Here’s Your Shot at a $10,000 Scholarship
BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 2, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Tuesday encouraged North Dakota high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program, which includes a $10,000 college scholarship. The...

High School Juniors and Seniors: Interested In Public Service? Here’s Your Shot at a $10,000 Scholarship
BISMARCK, N.D., Sept. 2, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Tuesday encouraged North Dakota high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program, which includes a $10,000 college scholarship. The...

Synchrocare Announces Franchise Opportunities Across Missouri
Empowering entrepreneurs to deliver innovative medical devices to healthcare providers state-wide MO, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare LLC, a trusted leader in delivering advanced medical devices and healthcare...

Armstrong issues statement on passing of former state Sen. Larry Robinson of Valley City
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...

Armstrong declares disaster for severe storms Aug. 7-8 that caused extensive damage to utility infrastructure
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a statewide disaster and activated the State Emergency Operations Plan to aid recovery from severe storms Aug. 7-8 that caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure, homes, businesses...

3,400-Mile Walk of Conscience Stops at Bismarck Capitol Aug. 29 to Spotlight Health Equity Challenges
Naturopathic Doctor Dennis Godby continues his cross-country walk, averaging a marathon a day, with events in North Dakota communities. BISMARCK, ND, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Naturopathic Doctor Dennis Godby from...

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today: Reversing a Biden-Era RMP Amendment Crushing Montana Coal Mining Last November, the Biden Administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved a Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for...

CBO's 50th Anniversary Celebration
CBO commemorated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday with an event in the Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium—a celebration of the agency's enduring legacy and its nonpartisan mission first defined by CBO's founding director, Alice Rivlin. The...

Titan Machinery Inc. Announces Results for Fiscal Second Quarter Ended July 31, 2025
- Reiterates $100 Million Inventory Reduction Target for Fiscal 2026 - - Updates Modeling Assumptions for Fiscal 2026 - WEST FARGO, N.D., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Machinery Inc. (Nasdaq: TITN) ("Titan" or the "Company"), a leading...

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of September 1, 2025
Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, September 2, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hold a markup of the Fiscal Year 2026...

Armstrong directs flags at half-staff through Aug. 31 in honor of Minneapolis school shooting victims
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 Aug. 31, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for the...

Synchrocare Expands Call for Entrepreneurs to Join Its Nationwide Franchise Program
Franchise opportunities available now in Ohio and select U.S. territories OH, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a trusted leader in delivering innovative medical devices and solutions since 2005, is inviting...

August 29, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Puts Big Tech on Notice for Harms Caused by Chatbots
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of September 1, 2025
Investing in America’s Energy and National Security Despite threats to our energy and national security, the Biden Administration shut down domestic energy production and made us more dependent on countries like China for energy and critical...

Judge Steven A. Lautt Investiture - August 22 Photos
North Central Judicial District Judge Steven A. Lautt was formally sworn in in a ceremony held on August 22, 2025 at the Ward County Courthouse. Several Supreme Court Justices, Governor Armstrong, and District court judges were in attendance. At...

Judge Steven A. Lautt Investiture - August 22 Photos
North Central Judicial District Judge Steven A. Lautt was formally sworn in in a ceremony held on August 22, 2025 at the Ward County Courthouse. Several Supreme Court Justices, Governor Armstrong, and District court judges were in attendance. At...

Agristo Potato Processing Project Progresses in Grand Forks
Since announcing plans in January to build a $450 million potato processing facility in Grand Forks, Belgium-based Agristo has continued to make major progress. GRAND FORKS, ND, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Since...
NI Holdings, Inc. Announces $5M Repurchase Plan
FARGO, N.D., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NI Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”, NASDAQ: NODK) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an authorization for the repurchase of up to approximately $5 million of the Company’s...