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Nominations sought for Tribal Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior is seeking nominations of representatives to serve on Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum's Tribal Advisory Committee, a key forum for strengthening collaboration between tribes and the federal government. According to Interior Department ...

Indian Affairs seeks applications for Tribal Tourism Grants

WASHINGTON – The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs is seeking applications for $2.4 million in Tribal Tourism Grants to support tribes in expanding tourism visibility and driving increased visitation to tribal destinations. “Tribal tourism offers a powerful opportunity ...

Public should be alert to electrical hazards

During the summer season, the public is encouraged to stay alert to electrical hazards that can exist in and around marinas, docks, launch ramps, swimming pools and hot tubs. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a nonprofit organization, although many people are ...

Applications open for innovation loans

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications for the Legacy Investment for Technology (LIFT) program have opened. Applications are due July 30. “The LIFT program supports North Dakota companies as they commercialize innovative technologies developed in our ...

Research Center precipitation

 At 8 a.m., Monday, July 6, 0.20-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period.

Milestone marked with Makoti Threshers

Since 2001, the world has changed immensely; however, one thing has remained a constant: a Dunn Center man’s presence, quiet charisma and volunteer labor at the annual Makoti Threshing Show. Each year, Leo Piatz travels about two hours and more than 100 miles one way to breathe life into ...