WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer to Attend Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) will join a bipartisan group of senators in attending the Halifax International Security forum (HFX) this weekend in Nova Scotia, Canada. Cramer is the chair of the Airland Subcommittee on the Senate Armed Services Committee and is the Republican lead on both the Am  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Klobuchar Pass Resolution Recognizing National Adoption Month and Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Across the United States, more than 100,000 children in foster care are waiting to be adopted. For many, adoption provides children the stability of a permanent home and the opportunity they need to thrive. To encourage families throughout the nation to consider adoption, U.S. Senators Kevin Crame  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Co-Leads Effort to Better Realize Long-Term Savings from Preventive Health Care * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today joined his colleague Senator Angus King (I-Maine), as well as Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), in reintroducing S. 3204, the Preventive Health Savings Act. This bipartisan legislation would enable the Congressional Budge  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Nov. 19 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Democratic-NPL on the House Epstein Vote FARGO - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to force the Department of Justice to publicly release the Epstein files in its possession. This happened because Democrats and a handful of House Republicans had the required signatures for a discharge petition to force a vote. North Dakota Rep. Julie Fedorch  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy has amended a previous notice concerning the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the North Plains Connector Project. DOE issued an amended notice of intent (ANOI) to clarify its involvement in the project, which aims to connect Colstrip, Montana, to St. Anthony, North Dakota. The GDO issued a notice of intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS for the transmission project. The NOI had stated that the DOE did not hold deci  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved North Dakota's partial Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA determined that the state's program meets the standard for approval after reviewing the CCR permit program application submitted by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ). This action allows North Dakota's CCR permit program to operate in lieu of the Federal C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak announces December mobile office hours schedule * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced the December mobile office hours schedule for her staff to connect with North Dakotans and assist them with federal casework. December office hours: * Stutsman County, Alfred Dickey Public Library - Tuesday, December 2nd, 12:00 - 2:00pm CT * Traill County,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak bill to streamline broadband permitting advances Energy and Commerce Subcommittee * Washington, D.C. - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee yesterday advanced Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak's (R-ND) CABLE Expansion Act, (link is external) which now heads to the full Committee for consideration. The bill expedites broadband deployment   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes for transparency and justice for Epstein victims * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 4405, legislation requiring the public release of all unclassified federal records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. "Jeffrey Epstein's victims deserve justice, and the American people deserve answers," Fedorchak said. "Back i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes to lift restrictions on LNG and expand American refining capacity * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in support of two bills that unleash American energy production by lifting restrictions on U.S. natural gas exports and expanding domestic refining capacity. "By freezing LNG export permits and allowing America's refining capacity to erode, t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes to repeal Biden-era regulations blocking oil, gas, and coal development * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after voting in favor of three Congressional Review Acts (CRAs) joint resolutions of disapproval to repeal burdensome Biden-era regulations that stifle U.S. energy production: "The Biden administration shut down res  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26 * Global Thunder 26 (GT26), the latest iteration of U.S. Strategic Command 's annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded Oct. 26 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. While Exercise GT26 occurred at multiple locations, Minot AFB supported activities amongst two bomb wings and a miss  more

MINOT AFB, North Dakota, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: * * * Global Strike Airmen strengthen strategic readiness during Global Thunder 26 By Senior Airman Trust Tate - Global Thunder 26 (GT26), the latest iteration of U.S. Strategic Command's annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded Oct. 26 here. While Exercise GT26 occurred at multiple locations, Minot AFB supported activities amongst two bomb wings and a missile wing accoun  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven to Speak at Halifax International Security Forum * WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, will speak on a panel at the 17 th annual Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada to outline U.S. security priorities. Hoeven is part of a bipartisan Senate delegation attending the national security forum which brings together d  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Duckworth Introduce Mental Health in Aviation Act * WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Mental Health in Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) approach to mental health and medical certification. The Mental Health in Aviation Act improves aviation safety by encouraging both pilots and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: EPA Issues Proposed WOTUS Rule to Protect Property Rights, Bring Regulation Into Compliance With the Law * Senator Worked to Protect Against Biden and Obama-Era Overreach, Prevent Implementation of Expanded WOTUS Definitions WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to restore the traditi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges FERC Approval of Southwest Power Pool's Fast-Track Energy Plan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Filing a lawsuit today in the D.C. Circuit, the Sierra Club challenged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approval for the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) to fast-track the interconnection of mostly fossil-fueled generation to the power grid. SPP spans 14 states, stretching from L  more

ROLLA, Missouri, Nov. 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T wins four awards from CASE * Missouri S&T received four Best of CASE District VI Awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The CASE District VI awards showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, special events, and marketing and communications among colleges and universities in the district. District V  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Nov. 18 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU Distinguished Professor receives prestigious award The honor is considered Frontiers in Reproduction's top distinction and recognizes an individual who has significantly guided the international reproductive sciences community. * Larry Reynolds, University Distinguished Professor of Animal Sciences at NDSU, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Beacon Award by the Frontiers in Reproduction  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Nov. 21 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Biomedical engineering event showcases innovation and student entrepreneurship NDSU welcomed researchers, industry professionals, and student innovators to campus for the 8th Annual North Dakota Biomedical Engineering Symposium. Held in the Memorial Union Ballroom, the event brought together participants from NDSU, the University of North Dakota, regional institutions, hospitals, startups and medica  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Nov. 21 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Bison Ready program makes textbooks more affordable NDSU is committed to lowering barriers to student success, especially when it comes to course materials. A powerful partnership between the NDSU Bookstore and NDSU Libraries has led to a comprehensive, student-centered approach that ensures all students have access to the materials they need, right from day one. What Is Bison Ready? In the Fall o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * NTIA Approves North Dakota's Final Proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program * The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced it approved North Dakota's final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, which was a product of the fully-paid-for-Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Approval of North Dakota's proposa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following commentary to the Bismarck Tribune: * * * Time to Fix the Unaffordable Care Act Block "Our health care system is broken, and North Dakotans know it. "The law that was supposed to make things better--the Affordable Care Act (ACA)--has not lived up to its name. "'If you like your plan, you can keep it,' leaders assured us. "'A typical family will save up to $  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Nov. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford welcomes new family medicine physician to Minot * BISMARCK, N.D. Ashley Kremer, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined the Sanford Northwest Clinic in Minot and is accepting new patients. Dr. Kremer received her medical degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks. She completed her residency in family medicine   more

FARGO, North Dakota, Nov. 19 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Tribal partners, NDSU redefine bison management Known as BisonGuard, the project weaves together generations of Indigenous tradition with pioneering technology. * A new shepherding system being developed in North Dakota holds the promise of transforming bison management by bridging centuries-old traditions and the latest technology. Known as BisonGuard, the project weaves together generations of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Air Force Welcomes General Ken Wilsbach as Chief of Staff * WASHINGTON, D.C. - General Ken Wilsbach formally assumed responsibility of serving as the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff on Tuesday during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. As the 24th Air Force Chief of Staff, he oversees 665,000 active, guard, reserve, and civilian personnel, and sets the strategic direction for force modernizati  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Nov. 20 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * ND SBDC staff complete national AI certification to support North Dakota small businesses Three advisors from the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) have completed national certification in artificial intelligence (AI) through America's SBDC's AI University (AI U), a program funded by Google.org. The certification equips SBDC advisors with practical AI knowledge  more