BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 11 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: Tim Lamb, candidate for North Dakota Attorney General, applauds the recent North Dakota Supreme Court decision in favor of landowners' rights. In Northwest Landowners Association v. State, 2022 ND 150, the Court held that landowners' sub-surface land rights are protected by the constitution. The case challenged a new law giving sub-surface rights or what is called "pore space" to oil comp  more

ARGUSVILLE, North Dakota, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Aug. 9, 2022: Gov. Doug Burgum today highlighted the benefits of the FM Area Diversion for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo metro area and the entire state of North Dakota during a groundbreaking ceremony for the 30-mile diversion channel, a key piece of the comprehensive flood protection project. Today's groundbreaking near Argusville was attended by local, state and federal officials and was held  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 11 (TNSper) -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2022: Gov. Doug Burgum today thanked North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Director Bill Panos for his impactful service to the state after Panos submitted his resignation effective Sept. 9, citing family obligations in his home state of California. Burgum announced NDDOT Deputy Director of Engineering Ron Henke will serve as interim director. Burgum appointed Panos a  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 11 (TNSfund) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The National Science Foundation recently awarded $10 million to a six-state collaborative working to boost the underrepresentation of Alaska Native and American Indian (AI/AN) students in STEM disciplines and the workforce. The grant award funds Cultivating Indigenous Research Communities for Leadership in Education, or the CIRCLES Alliance. The alliance is led by principal investigator Aaron T  more

WILLISTON, North Dakota, Aug. 10 (TNSper) -- Williston State College issued the following news release: Williston State College is proud to announce that Wendy McGinley, Associate Professor of Massage Therapy, has been named as President of the CHI Health at Home Board of Directors. McGinley has served on the board for the past three years, representing Western North Dakota. Her first work with home health and hospice began years ago with a connection through family. She also worked as a Physi  more