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The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Eddy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending May 25?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

58.9% of Stutsman County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

Stutsman County's only university had 58.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Eddy County in week ending May 25?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Eddy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Cramer hosts Norwegian ambassador in Fargo highlighting bilateral ties

Norway’s Ambassador to the U.S., Anniken Krutnes, visited Fargo on Friday in her first trip to North Dakota, a state known for its significant Norwegian heritage. Invited by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Krutnes aimed to highlight the state's cultural ties and economic strengths while discussing defense and national security policies between Norway and the United States.

2022: 29.8% of Dickey County students played sports on collegiate teams

Dickey County's only university had 29.8% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

1 gas station in cities throughout Dickey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending May 18?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Dickey County in week ending May 18?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Central ND News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Central ND News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

3.2% of Dickey County residents considered unemployed in 2021

The unemployment rate in Dickey County hit 3.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Rep. Armstrong hosts field hearing on northern border crisis

Grand Forks, ND — Congressman Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL) hosted a field hearing of the House Judiciary Committee and the Northern Border Security Caucus on Wednesday, focusing on the northern border crisis. The hearing, titled “The Biden Border Crisis: North Dakota Perspectives,” examined the effects of current border issues on North Dakota’s residents and communities.

Senator Hoeven joins bipartisan trip urging support for Israel

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, joined a bipartisan national security congressional delegation in Egypt this week. The delegation met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to build regional support for Israel and emphasize the importance of defeating Hamas.

HHS awards over $4 million to Minot Public School District

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $4,431,195 to Minot Public School District 1. These funds are designated to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs. These initiatives aim to promote early childhood learning, health, and development, alongside family and community support services.

HHS awards $1 million to UND for geriatrics workforce enhancement program

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,000,000 to the University of North Dakota (UND) for its Dakota Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This program aims to improve care delivery for older adults and assists primary care teams in developing age and dementia-friendly practices.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Eddy County in week ending May 18

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Eddy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Norwegian ambassador visits North Dakota; discusses heritage and policy

Norway’s Ambassador to the U.S., Anniken Krutnes, will visit North Dakota this week for the first time to celebrate the shared history between North Dakota and Norway and their strong partnership. Senator Cramer will host Ambassador Krutnes in Fargo on Friday, May 31, with events highlighting the state’s Norwegian heritage and economic strength while advancing discussions on defense and national security policies between the two countries.

Army Corps awards $23M contract for Fargo flood risk management project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract worth $23,893,746.95 to PWS, Incorporated for the construction of the Southern Embankment Reach SE-4. This project is part of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Flood Risk Management Project and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2027.

Army Corps awards $24M contract for Fargo-Moorhead flood protection

Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a nearly $24 million contract to PWS, Inc. of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The contract is for further construction of the southern embankment, a crucial component of the Fargo-Moorhead region’s comprehensive flood protection project.

Senators introduce bill to expedite drug approval for rare diseases