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North Dakota Prepares for Earlier, and Longer Spring Fire Season

“We’ve seen severe to extreme drought through the winter across western North Dakota, and moderate drought along the southern and southeastern portions of the state,” says Meteorologist Megan Jones with the National Weather Service in Bismarck. “The lack of significant snowpack during[...]

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Game and Fish Offers Wildlife Food Plot Seed

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is once again offering free seed for the 2025 growing season to landowners interested in planting wildlife food plots for pheasants. Rather than a traditional corn or sunflower food plot, Game and Fish is offering[...]

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North Dakota Launches ROOT Grant Program to Tackle Workforce Shortages

 Today, the North Dakota Department of Commerce is launching the Relocation Opportunity for Outstanding Talent Grant Program (ROOT) to help businesses attract and retain skilled workers by offering relocation incentives. “North Dakota employers are facing critical workforce shortages, and the ROOT program is designed[...]

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North Dakota Selects Three Aquifers for Recharge Study

North Dakota’s water future depends on smart planning, and state officials are taking a proactive approach. After a comprehensive study on Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), the Department of Water Resources has identified three key aquifers for further analysis. These underground reserves—vital for[...]

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New Data Collection Shines Light on Broader School Staff Shortages

When schools struggle to find teachers, the problem is visible. But another staffing crisis is unfolding quietly—one that affects nearly every aspect of school life. North Dakota’s schools are facing a growing shortage of paraprofessionals, bus drivers, and other non-licensed staff, essential[...]

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Produced water spill reported in Williams County

BISMARCK, N.D. – Enable Bakken Crude Services notified the North Dakota Department of Env ironmental Quality (NDDEQ) on Monday, Feb. 24, of a produced water spill approximately 7 miles southeast of Ray. Initial estimates from Enable indicate 670 barrels (28,140 gallons )[...]

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Dept. of Commerce asks employers asked to participate in North Dakota survey to support workforce development

The North Dakota Department of Commerce, in partnership with Deloitte, a leading global provider of consulting and advisory services, is conducting a statewide employer survey to assess and improve the state’s workforce ecosystem. “This survey provides a valuable opportunity for North Dakota[...]

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Game and Fish reports 17 new cases of CWD in North Dakota

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department tested 1,456 animals for chronic wasting disease during the 2024 sampling season. Game and Fish confirmed 17 deer tested positive for CWD, 15 of which were taken by hunters and two were clinical deer confirmed[...]

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Strongest January on Record for North Dakota Air Travel

(Bismarck, ND) – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In January 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,587 passenger boardings, making it the busiest January[...]

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North Dakota Insurance Department assisted over 1,500 consumers in 2024, recovering over $2 million

BISMARCK, N.D. – Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread announced today that the North Dakota Insurance Department helped over 1,500 consumers in 2024, assisting with insurance-related complaints and inquiries, ultimately recovering over $2 million for policyholders across the state. As a consumer protection agency,[...]