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North Dakota Department of Commerce Announces $15 Million Destination Development Grant to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Destination Development Grant Program, a $15 million initiative aimed at enhancing the state's tourism industry. This program, funded by the 69th Legislative...

News Release: Discover the Spirit of the West and Native American Traditions in North Dakota
North Dakota is where the spirit of the American West lives on in rodeo arenas, historic villages, and across windswept prairies. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of bull riding, the storytelling of frontier towns, or the rhythm of powwow...

Governor Armstrong Proclaims North Dakota Tourism Week
In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week from May 4-10, 2025, Gov. Kelly Armstrong has officially proclaimed this week as North Dakota Travel and Tourism Week. This proclamation underscores the significance of tourism in the state and...

From Moving Boxes to New Beginnings: ND Welcomes Jobseekers
Bismarck, North Dakota, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As National Moving Day signals the unofficial start of peak relocation season across the U.S., North Dakota is rolling out the welcome mat with its innovative workforce recruitment campaign,...

William Johnson 1939-2025.
William (Bill) J. Johnson, aged 85, formerly of Northwood, ND passed away in Savage, MN on April 28, 2025. Born in Northwood to Vernon and Fern (Gaulke) Johnson, Bill was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. John Lutheran Church in...

William Johnson 1939-2025.
William (Bill) J. Johnson, aged 85, formerly of Northwood, ND passed away in Savage, MN on April 28, 2025. Born in Northwood to Vernon and Fern (Gaulke) Johnson, Bill was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. John Lutheran Church in...

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - State Court Aministrator
We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. The North Dakota Court System offers...

Job Announcement - Staff Attorney - State Court Aministrator
We understand that compensation isn’t a one-time discussion. Please see Compensation for more details on our compensation strategy. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. The North Dakota Court System offers...

Tax Commissioner Announces First Quarter 2025 Taxable Sales Figures
Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus has announced that North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the 1st quarter of 2025 decreased by 1.53 percent compared to the same period in 2024. For January, February, and March of 2025, taxable sales and...

NI Holdings, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
FARGO, N.D., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NI Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”, NASDAQ: NODK) today announced several strategic leadership appointments to support the company’s long-term growth and execution of its core business strategies. “We...

Casinos.com Announces International Casino Awards Winners
Casinos.com has revealed the first-ever International Casino Awards winners, a landmark event honoring the best in global casino entertainment. As part of the newly established International Casinos Day™, the consumer-led awards highlight...

NDDOT hosts public information meeting for Highway 85 project
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation will host public information meetings Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, from 5-7 p.m. Mountain Time to discuss proposed improvements to U.S. Highway 85 from the junction of...

Temporary closure of eastbound ramp at US 2/US 83 in Minot
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has temporarily closed the eastbound ramp at the U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 83 interchange in Minot due to emergency culvert repairs. The ramp is expected to reopen within two...

Traffic shift on Pacific Avenue and Chateau Road as roundabout work continues
MEDORA, N.D. – Beginning the week of May 22, the North Dakota Department of Transportation will redirect traffic on Pacific Avenue through the two north side lanes of the new roundabout at Chateau Road. Motorists traveling on Chateau Road will...

NDDOT hosts public input meeting for US 85 near Watford City
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will host a public input meeting May 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT time to discuss traffic signals and lighting along U.S. Highway 85. The meeting will be held at the McKenzie County...

Dennis M. Sobolik 1931 - 2025
Dennis M. Sobolik, 93, of Hallock, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Kittson Memorial Nursing Home. Dennis was born on Sept. 16 ,1931, in Fordville, N.D., to D.J. and Belle Sobolik. He was baptized and confirmed into the...

Dennis M. Sobolik 1931 - 2025
Dennis M. Sobolik, 93, of Hallock, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Kittson Memorial Nursing Home. Dennis was born on Sept. 16 ,1931, in Fordville, N.D., to D.J. and Belle Sobolik. He was baptized and confirmed into the...

Lane closures at I-94 Red River Bridge in Fargo to begin next week
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation continues progress on the Interstate 94/Red River Bridge repair project, with recurring lane closures to I-94 scheduled to begin the week of May 12. Crews will be installing temporary...

Job Announcement - Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - Child Support
Child Support – Remote within the US – Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator Use your child support and family law experience to impact tens of thousands of children. Join one of the nation’s most successful child support programs as the...

Job Announcement - Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator - Child Support
Child Support – Remote within the US – Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Administrator Use your child support and family law experience to impact tens of thousands of children. Join one of the nation’s most successful child support programs as the...