BISMARCK – North Dakota’s congressional delegation has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement this week that it plans to end a Biden-era rule aiming to cut emissions of methane from oil and gas field operations. The delegation has raised concern about the rule’s impact on ...
FARGO – Helping Hands Harvest benefit dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center, Fargo. The deadline for tickets is Sunday, Nov. 1. Contact Farm Rescue for ticket information at info@farmrescue.org or 252-2017. The event is an evening of food, fellowship and raising funds to support farm and ranch families facing unexpected challenges. Featured speakers include a farm family assisted by Farm Rescue sharing their personal journey, reflecting on the challenges they faced, what receiving assistance meant to them and how they are doing ...
BISMARCK – The Office of North Dakota's First Lady is inviting members of the public to submit handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree, which will be displayed in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol starting with a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 29. First Lady Kjersti Armstrong has selected “Kindness” as the theme of this year’s State Christmas Tree. Submitted ornaments can vary from traditional to contemporary arts. Items that are commercially produced or made from kits are not eligible. Designers are free to create ornaments in any shape or medium ...
BISMARCK – North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA), in partnership with the Governor's Office, is accepting nominations for the 2027 ND Governor's Awards for the Arts. Presented every two years, the awards recognize outstanding individuals, educators, community groups and organizations whose dedication, leadership and creativity have made a lasting impact on the arts and cultural life of North Dakota. The ND Governor's Awards for the Arts honor those who expand access to the arts, enrich artistic experiences, preserve and celebrate cultural heritage, strengthen arts education and ...
BISMARCK – North Dakota students have chances to win one of two $1,500 Smart with My Money Scholarships through the Bank of North Dakota this month. The bank is providing one $1,500 scholarship to North Dakota high school juniors and seniors and one $1,500 scholarship to college students who are North Dakota residents or attending a North Dakota school. The scholarships will be awarded through a contribution to a College SAVE 529 Plan account that can be used toward qualified higher education expenses, including tuition. Starting Nov. 1, students who register for a free account at ...
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Insurance Commission has notified 25 pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) of apparent unlicensed activity in the state. North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread said in a news release that the PBMs have 20 days after receiving the notice to submit a complete license application before cease-and-desist orders are issued. PBMs serve as middlemen between insurers, pharmacies and drug manufacturers. They influence prescription drug pricing, coverage and pharmacy reimbursement, affecting what North Dakotans pay for medications and the ability of local ...
