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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 for tribal nations to share their histories, cultures and traditions while creating jobs and generating sustainable economic growth in their communities,” Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Billy Kirkland said. Grants, ranging in value from $200,000 to $300,000 each, will be awarded to 10 ...

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 unfamiliar with the risks associated with electricity in and around water, incidents involving electric shock drowning (ESD) continue to cause serious injuries and fatalities each year. ESD occurs when faulty electrical wiring or equipment on boats or piers causes an electrical current to leak into ...

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 state,” said Brian Opp, CEO of the North Dakota Development Fund. “By investing in innovation, LIFT helps diversify North Dakota’s economy, strengthen our competitive position and accelerate the growth of high-potential businesses.” Since its inception, LIFT has recommended $47.5 million through ...

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 ...

Construction firm celebrates library completion

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — JE Dunn Construction (JE Dunn) is celebrating the completion and grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) in Medora. This milestone represents the culmination of a dedicated, multi-year partnership to establish a world-class institution that honors the 26th president’s legacy of leadership and conservation, according to JE Dunn Construction information. As construction manager, JE Dunn helped bring the project from concept to completion through a Construction Management at Risk delivery model alongside the Theodore Roosevelt ...