The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Eddy County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $262,500 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) to address the shortage of experts in agricultural management and economics. In addition to this, the grant aims to empower women and underrepresented groups in the agriculture and food production sector.NIFA's investment of $3.2 million in Food and Ag Sciences National Needs Graduate and Post-grad Fellowship Grants includes these funds for NDSU. The National Needs Fellowship program offered by NIFA aims to train students...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Dickey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Eddy County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and several of his colleagues have written a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, urging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to take advantage of the Schedule A Shortage Occupation list in order to tackle the workforce shortages that the country is currently facing. The list, which was established in 1965, was designed to streamline the process of hiring international talent. However, it has not been updated since 2005 and currently only includes two professions - professional nurses and physical therapists - which no longer meet the...
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that it will be providing a significant financial boost to the Northland Health Partners Community in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. A sum of $1,501,596 has been awarded to support health care services in the area.This funding comes as part of the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Health Center Cluster grant program, which aims to provide financial assistance to community health centers across the United States. The program plays a crucial role in ensuring that underserved communities have...
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and several of his colleagues have sent a letter to Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), expressing their condemnation of the UN's response to Hamas' sexual violence against women in Israel. The bipartisan letter, led by Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Jacky Rosen, calls for an independent investigation into the sexual violence committed by Hamas.In the letter, the senators highlight the fact that the use of sexual violence is a war crime under international law, as affirmed by multiple UN Security Council Resolutions....
The Minot International Airport in North Dakota has received a significant funding boost for its drainage improvement project. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $890,535 to the airport to complete the final phase of 9,000 feet of drainage improvements. This project aims to enhance safety measures and reduce wildlife attractants.The FAA's decision to award these funds to the Minot International Airport is part of the agency's commitment to supporting airport modernization and safety projects. The funds will be...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has granted $200,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, a tribal community college in New Town, North Dakota. This funding will support the college's extension program objectives by allowing them to expand their services to remote and underserved tribal segments on the Fort Berthold Reservation.One of the key areas that will benefit from this funding is equine education. The college plans to offer informal equine education, community equine activities, and therapeutic riding. These...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently bestowed an award of $99,093 to SafetySpect, Inc., a biotechnology company based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This financial support comes as part of the EPA's Small Business Innovation Research program and aims to contribute to the advancement of the food industry.The funding will specifically be allocated towards the development of a cutting-edge device that will revolutionize the management of red meat. This device will enable the establishment of the shelf-life for red meat, thereby facilitating more...
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Dickey County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Morton County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and his colleagues have introduced the ATF Accountability Act of 2023, aiming to address concerns regarding the lack of accountability and transparency within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms' (ATF) classification review process. The legislation includes provisions to establish an appeals process for gun manufacturers to challenge classification decisions that they believe harm businesses or violate the Second Amendment.The current classification review process conducted by the ATF determines whether a firearm is...
Senator John Hoeven has joined forces with Senator Mike Braun to introduce the ATF Accountability Act. The purpose of this legislation is to bring transparency to the rulings made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and establish a formal appeals process. Senator Hoeven emphasized the importance of the legislation in protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans and providing a check on the ATF's classification process. He stated, "Our legislation would better protect the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans from...