USDA Research and Crop Policy Remain Key Focus
Federal agriculture research and crop policy remain major issues as lawmakers continue discussions surrounding the 2026 farm bill and USDA priorities. The USDA Economic Research Service reported ongoing research tied to commodity programs, conservation, crop insurance and
North Dakota Ag Commissioner Announces Availability of Farmers Market Grants
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that grants are available to North Dakota farmers markets to purchase marketing supplies to increase visibility, awareness and attendance at the markets, and to increase sales of specialty crops.
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Designate Major U.S. Highway as ‘Interstate 47’ in Honor of President Trump
(Washington, DC) — An 18-hundred mile highway that stretches from Texas to Montana could soon be named in honor of President Trump. U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) on Tuesday introduced the I-47 Future Interstate Act to designate US-287,
Commission Holds Hearing Into Proposed Energy Merger
(Helena, MT) — A hearing is underway to consider a proposed merger between the state’s largest energy utility and another company. The Montana Public Service Commission began a four-day hearing yesterday into the potential merger between NorthWestern
North Dakota District Court Judge Nominated To Court Of Appeals
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota District Court Judge Daniel Traynor has been nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals. President Trump nominated Traynor to replace Circuit Judge Ralph Erickson who announced his intention to retire last month.
Basin Electric Breaks Ground On $4B Power Plant
(Bismarck, ND) — Groundbreaking has started on a massive Basin Electric Power Cooperative plant near Ray. The power plant is expected to cost roughly four-billion dollars. Officials say the Bison Generation Station will be the largest power
North Dakota is at Low Risk for Hantavirus
(Bismarck, ND) — While state health officials urge caution, they’re reminding North Dakotans that the risk of a hantavirus outbreak in our state is relatively low. So far this year, there’s been a single case of hantavirus
Sewer Line Project Will Impact Minot Traffic
(Minot, ND) — Expect to see detours this week in Minot as summer road construction begins. Crews will be repairing sewer lines on 3rd Street SE between Central Avenue and Burdick and 16th Street near the mall,
New Senior Center will Occupy a Former Elementary School In Mandan
(Mandan, ND) — A former elementary school in Mandan will soon be transformed into a senior center for Morton and Oliver counties. The Morton County Council on Aging is buying the old Custer Elementary school on 8th
Amazon Shipping Facility is Coming to Bismarck
(Bismarck, ND) –An Amazon package shipping facility is moving into Bismarck. The city issued Amazon a public permit last year for a warehouse on Yegen Road. The Bismarck facility will join others in Fargo, Minot, Dickinson and