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2025 North Dakota Governor's Photo Contest Winners Celebrate State's Beauty and Diversity
Gov. Kelly Armstrong along with North Dakota Commerce Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman and North Dakota Council on the Arts Rhea Beto, presented the winning entries from the 21st annual North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest during...

Rural Grocery Sustainability Grant Applications Open July 9
The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that applications for the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant will open Wednesday, July 9, at 3 p.m. CDT. This competitive grant program is designed to enhance food access and support...

JOINT RELEASE: Armstrong, Wrigley applaud court ruling ordering U.S. to pay North Dakota nearly $28M for DAPL-related costs
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Attorney General Drew Wrigley today applauded a federal judge’s decision ordering the United States to pay North Dakota nearly $28 million in damages for law enforcement and other costs the...

Armstrong signs bill creating framework for establishing public charter schools in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement today after signing Senate Bill 2241, which creates a framework for establishing public charter schools in North Dakota. The Governor’s Office testified in support of the bill....

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fifth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island....

180 Water Expands Access to Solar Pump and Water Well Services Across Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota
180 Water has broadened its regional reach with an enhanced range of solar-powered water pump solutions and comprehensive water well services. WILLISTON, ND, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 180 Water has broadened its...

News Release: North Dakota’s Must-See Spring Road Trips for Epic Multi-day Adventures
This spring, North Dakota welcomes with epic road trip adventures where every mile offers the chance to explore stunning landscapes, rich history, and unique attractions at your own pace. Whether you're hiking through the Badlands, indulging in...

Volt Lithium and Wellspring Hydro Enter Into Field Development Agreement Backed by Follow-On Grant from State of North Dakota
Support from North Dakota Government: Additional funding of US$2,000,000 underscores continued support of Volt’s proprietary direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology. Accelerating Domestic Critical Minerals Production: Volt’s rapid timeline to...

Commerce Awards Energy Conservation Grants to Communities Across North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is helping communities across the state improve energy efficiency in public buildings through the Energy Conservation Grant (ECG) program, with a total of $1,168,199 awarded over the past biennium. This...

DFI Piling Establishes Permanent Location in Williston, North Dakota
WILLISTON, ND, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DFI Piling is excited to announce the opening of a permanent facility in Williston, a significant development that reinforces the company’s dedication to serving the North...

All Kids Bike Unveils Roadmap for Statewide Implementation of Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program, Calling on Other States to Follow North Dakota’s Lead
RAPID CITY, S.D., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the success of North Dakota’s historic statewide rollout of the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program in the 2023-2024 school year, the Strider Education Foundation is...

New report highlights agriculture’s $41.3 billion impact on North Dakota’s economy
VIEW THE AG IMPACT STUDY HERE BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring in collaboration with North Dakota State University (NDSU) along with the North Dakota Department of Commerce, released a comprehensive...

Armstrong appoints longtime public health leader Sherry Adams to serve as State Health Officer
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of Sherry Adams, administrator and CEO of the Southwestern District Health Unit, to serve as North Dakota’s next State Health Officer, effective Sept. 15, citing her extensive...

Armstrong: Senate confirmation of Burgum as Interior Secretary is good for North Dakota and the nation
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm former Gov. Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior, making him the second North Dakotan to hold the position. Armstrong reached...

North Dakota Development Fund Invests Over $6.6 Million to Support Economic Growth, Childcare, and Sustainability Initiatives
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that 10 companies were approved for a total of $6,628,000 in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) recently. “The NDDF is dedicated to fostering growth by...

Gevo Completes Acquisition of Red Trail Energy Assets in North Dakota, Expanding a Burgeoning Portfolio of Energy Assets
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the ethanol production plant...

Denver Plant Club Brings Sustainable Plant Education and Design to Platt Park
Denver Plant Club combines sustainability, plant education, and ethical goods in a welcoming retail space in Denver’s Platt Park neighborhood. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denver...

Armstrong appoints Jill Kringstad to succeed Fedorchak on North Dakota Public Service Commission
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed Jill Kringstad, manager of business operations for the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC), to fill the PSC seat vacated by former commissioner Julie Fedorchak, effective immediately....

North Dakota Community Development Block Grant Awards Over $3 Million to Support Local Infrastructure and Accessibility Projects
The North Dakota Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program received a substantial $8,785,020 in funding requests for the fiscal year 2024. A total of $3,070,765.46 has been awarded to four communities across the state to support essential...

Presidio Property Trust Announces the Refinance Mortgage on a Commercial Property
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: SQFT; SQFTP; SQFTW) Presidio Property Trust, Inc. (“Presidio” or the “Company”), an internally managed, diversified real estate investment trust (“REIT”) announced that on September 4, 2025,...