FARGO, North Dakota, July 16 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * Blanche not worthy of being confirmed, says Dem-NPL AG Candidate Tim Lamb GRAND FORKS - The Trump-Vance Administration's appointee for U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a tense confirmation hearing yesterday. Blanche has served as Trump's personal attorney and has received bipartisan criticism for his handling of the Epstein Files. Tim Lamb, Dem-NPL endorsed candidate for Nor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Bismarck May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.07 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher payi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fargo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Fargo, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.95 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Forks May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.80 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that hi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Minot May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026 * * * Workers in the Minot, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.14 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying maj  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Alsobrooks Introduce the Modal Parity in Permitting Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As North Dakotans know, the summer construction season means infrastructure projects are well underway across the state. Many of these projects are federally funded, but the permitting requirements differ depending on the transportation mode. One notable example is highway projects, which are allowed to use for  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Gallego Introduce the CLAIM Act * ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cannabis has been legalized in 42 states, but not federally. This legal disparity has created a haphazard regulatory environment for marijuana and cannabis-related businesses and services. Federal prohibitions conflict with state laws, leaving legal enterprise in limbo and requiring them to exist in the shado  more

FARGO, North Dakota, July 17 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * Dem-NPL Candidates and Lawmakers affirm their commitment to School Meals for All Democratic-NPL Candidates reaffirmed their support of School Meals for All after Governor Armstrong said he will vote no on a ballot measure to provide no-cost school meals for North Dakota K-12 students. Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Tracy Layne Foss remarked, "As an educator, I've  more

FARGO, North Dakota, July 17 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * Dem-NPL SOS Candidate Senator Ryan Braunberger says North Dakotans can trust our elections Last night, Trump delivered a meandering speech repeating lies about the 2020. Trump lost that election to former President Biden by around 7 million votes, with Biden winning 306 votes in the Electoral College to Trump's 232. Senator Ryan Braunberger, Candidate for North Dakota Secretary of S  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Energy & Natural Resources Attorney Riley Conlin Rejoins Fredrikson * Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Riley A. Conlin as a shareholder in its Energy & Natural Resources, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Energy Transition & Decarbonization groups in the Minneapolis office. Conlin is a seasoned energy lawyer who brings a comprehensive understanding of the industr  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes to strengthen national defense * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation to fund national defense programs while strengthening America's military readiness, modernizing strategic deterrence, and supporting servicemembers and their families. "The FY27 Nat  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 16.1% May 2026 from May 2025 * This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.Source: Bure  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services * DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Sanford Detroit Lakes is bringing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to Detroit Lakes. Beginning on Wednesday, July 22, outpatient MRI services will be available at Sanford MRI Services (formerly Community MRI Services), 1252 Washington Ave., Suite 2. "This new location expands access to specialty imaging,  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29 * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan are teaming up with local agencies to host a Safety Day July 29 from 1-5 p.m. outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds. Families are invited to have fun and learn about weather safety, bicycle safety, medication safety, safe sleep and more. A bounce hou  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Nearly $4.7 Million to North Dakota * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $4,673,969 for the following initiatives across North Dakota to support Head Start, diabetes prevention and treatment, and opioid response: * $3,668,086 to Mayville State University for Head Sta  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy Completes Sherco Solar Phase 3 * CLEAR LAKE, Minn., (July 21, 2026) -Xcel Energy announced the completion of Sherco Solar Phase 3, marking another major milestone in the company's transformation of a retiring coal plant into a major renewable energy hub. Located near the existing Sherco plant in Becker, Sherco Solar is the largest solar facility in Minnesota and one of   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Yankton County Sheriff's Deputies Vote Unanimously for Teamsters Representation * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org (YANKTON, S.D.) - Sheriff's deputies in Yankton County, South Dakota, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 120. "Those who protect and serve our communities deserve the protection of a strong union,"  more