WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) North Central Regional Food Business Center today announced $600,000 awarded in Business Builder grants to provide financial assistance for small and mid-sized farm and food businesses. The funding is being awarded to 15 projects across North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. "These Business Builder grants   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 28 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending five candidates for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the elevation of the Honorable Sarah E. Hennesy to the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the other vacancy will occur upon the resignation of the Honorable Greta M. Smolnisky. The seats will be chamb  more

JOHNSTON, Iowa, June 29 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Omaha Division issued the following news release: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division hosted its third annual Family Summit at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, June 27, bringing together families from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota representing 41 loved ones lost to a fentanyl poisoning. "This is a somber day," DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Steven  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 29 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following joint statement on June 28, 2024, with North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley: * * * North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued a joint statement today applauding a U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturning the Chevron doctrine, which stemmed from a 1984 decision in Chevron vs. Natural Resources Defense Council that gave deference to federal agencies in interpreting laws passe  more

MINOT AFB, North Dakota, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Minot Air Force Base issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Col. Jesse Lamarand assumed command of the 5th Bomb Wing from Col. Daniel Hoadley during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 28. Prior to assuming command of the 5th BW, Lamarand was the commander of the 2nd Operations Group, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. leading daily operations for the Air For  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 29 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on June 28, 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that North Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Brandon Solberg plans to retire from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 61/2 years as superintendent of the Highway Patrol. Solberg has accepted another position in state government as director of the Facility Management Division in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), effective Dec. 1. Solberg has served  more