Minot Air Force Has Economic Impact of $595 Million in 2022

The importance of Minot Air Force Base to the identity and overall economy of Minot was made clear this week. The Budget Office of the 5th Bomb Wing Comptroller presented its annual economic impact analysis report for Minot Air Force Base at a meeting of the MACEDC Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The group

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Burgum appoints Kuldip Mohanty to serve as North Dakota’s next chief information officer

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the appointment of Kuldip Mohanty to lead the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department as the state’s next chief information officer, effective Feb. 23. Mohanty has nearly 30 years of private sector experience in IT. Since 2020, he has served as CIO of HUB International Limited in

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Sen. Cramer Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Create Affordable Housing Program

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE), member of the Appropriations Committee, reintroduced their Choice in Affordable Housing Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would improve the federal government’s largest rental assistance program and create the Herschel Lashkowitz Housing Partnership Fund, named after

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Free Learning Series “Little Kids, Big World” Featured at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

BISMARCK, N.D. – Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive learning series “Little Kids, Big World” at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North Dakota’s fascinating history. The programs are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. All children must be accompanied by a parent or

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Murder Overnight in Minot, Suspect in Custody

Police responded to a Northwest Minot hotel, at around 11:52 pm January 30, 2023, on the report of a shooting. They found an unresponsive male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance but succumbed to his injuries. Darrion Jackson turned himself in to police a short time later and as a

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Death of Carrington Infant at Unlicensed Daycare Results in Murder Charge

After an investigation by the Carrington Police Department and with assistance of the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (ND BCI) and Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone, on January 30, 2023, the Defendant, Patricia Wick, was arrested. Patricia Wick is charged with Murder, a Class AA Felony, related to the death of an infant in

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Coal Creek Station Out of Compliance With EPA Coal Ash Storage and Ground Water Protections

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest action to protect communities and hold facilities accountable for controlling and cleaning up the contamination created by coal ash disposal. The Agency issued six proposed determinations to deny facilities’ requests to continue disposing of coal combustion residuals (CCR or coal ash) into unlined surface

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NDSU Extension offers youth gardening grants

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Grants of up to $600 for youth gardening projects are available through North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension. Funds may be used to purchase gardening supplies (tools, soil, seeds, plants or containers) and educational supplies. Schools, 4-H clubs, church groups and other youth organizations are encouraged to apply. Any project related to youth and gardening

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Representative Armstrong to Serve as Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) was selected to serve as Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Additionally, he will serve on the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security, the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. “I’m honored to serve as Vice Chair

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North Dakota partners with O’Leary Ventures on direct investment program

Bismarck, ND — The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that the North Dakota Development Fund (NDDF) selected the nationally acclaimed generalist venture capital investment platform, O’Leary Ventures (OLV) as a partner to manage a $45 million direct investment program aimed at bolstering economic growth throughout the state. “North Dakota takes pride in being

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North Dakota Tourism Unveils 2023 Plan Along With 100-Year Anniversary Highway Map

Bismarck, ND — Gov. Doug Burgum along with North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman and North Dakota Department of Transportation Division Director for Planning and Asset Management Director Scott Zainhofsky unveiled the new tourism and marketing campaign, and the 100th anniversary edition of the North Dakota state highway map

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State of ND Releases Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Showing Strong Position

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. “The 2022 North Dakota ACFR shows the state in a strong financial position heading into this fiscal year,” said Office of Management and Budget Director Joe

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City of Minot Settles Lawsuit with 16th Crossing Developer

The City of Minot’s lawsuit with 16th Crossing, owned by Nathan Smith, has been dismissed by agreement of both parties. Smith, along with new owner Stonehaven, LLC, and a new development company, Meritage Communities, are planning a substantial mixed-use development at the 55th Crossing location in southeast Minot to include single-family homes, townhomes, upscale apartments,

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Minot State Welcomes New Head Football Coach 

MINOT, N.D. – The Beavers have their man. Minot State’s Director of Athletics Kevin Forde is pleased to introduce veteran college coach Ian Shields as the next head coach for the Beaver football program. Shields, a former head coach at the NCAA Division I FCS, NCAA Division II, and NAIA levels begins his duties immediately

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Hess Announces 2023 Capital Budget, Bakken Investment Remains Strong

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 24, 2023– Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced a 2023 Exploration & Production capital and exploratory budget of $3.7 billion, of which more than 80% will be allocated to Guyana and the Bakken. Net production is forecast to average between 355,000 and 365,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023. Bakken net production is forecast to

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North Dakota Airline Boardings Returning to Pre-COVID Levels

North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2022 with a statewide total of 1,028,159 airline passenger boardings. This is a growth of 141,350 passengers and a 16% overall increase from calendar year 2021. All eight commercial service airports were able to provide services to more passengers in 2022 than they did in the previous

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