USMEF Statement on America First Trade Promotion Program Opening to Funding Applications

USDA announced that it is now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP). As authorized by Congress in the budget reconciliation bill passed earlier this year, the AFTPP provides an additional $285 million
NWS Issuing Winter Storm Watch for North Dakota

(Undated) — The National Weather Service is issuing a winter storm watch for North Dakota. It storm will move from west to east across parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. Snow and high winds are expected to
MHA Nation and ND School Hosts First-Ever Assembly About Indigenous Culture.

(Killdeer, ND) — The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation and Killdeer High School hosts the first-ever assembly about indigenous culture. MHA borders Killdeer and the district has about indigenous 85 students. This is the first time the
North Dakota Board Delaying Vote on Paying $1.3M in Bonuses to 12 State Employees

(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota State Investment Board is delaying a vote on paying out one-point-three-million dollars in bonuses to 12 state employees. Despite the policy already having passed, the board delayed the final vote over
Finalists Names To Build 18-Hole Expansion For Williston Municipal Gold course

(Williston, ND) — Williston Parks and Recreation are naming three construction manager at-risk finalists to expand the municipal golf course. Mid America Gold and Landscape, Heritage Golf, and Duininck Gold will go through an interview with a
North Dakota Governor Establishes New Council To Identify Ways To Prevent Homelessness

(Bismarck, ND) — A new council is being established to end homelessness in North Dakota. The Interagency Council on Homelessness will be chaired by Jennifer Henderson, director of community housing and grants management at the North Dakota
Sioux Falls Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Moves

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sanford Health’s cardiac rehabilitation program has a new home in Sioux Falls. The program is now located at 49th Street and Oxbow Avenue, opposite of the Sanford Wellness Center. The cardiac rehab program,
Reptile Gardens Back In Business After Friday Fire

(Rapid City, SD) — A Rapid City zoo is back in business after a fire Friday. A blaze broke out at Reptile Gardens. Crews were able to put down the fire at the off exhibit animal holding
2025 Grand Lighting Ceremony Tomorrow In Pierre

(Pierre, SD) — The public is invited to the 2025 Christmas Grand Lighting Ceremony tomorrow night. The Governor, First Lady and Mayor will be there and this year’s theme is “Songs of the Season.” Ninety-eight trees were
Renberg Elementary To Stay Open 1 More Year In Sioux Falls

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls School District officials propose to keep Renberg Elementary open for another year — the smallest elementary school in the district with a hundred students. The public meeting Wednesday showed closing the