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Fall is just around the corner, and sportsmen from all walks of life are preparing for hunting season. In 2026, September 4 marks the start of the deer, elk, moose, mountain lion, and pronghorn hunting seasons, with additional game opening later in the month. The North Dakota Game and Fish...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECity of Beulah Receives Gold Award from International Economic Development CouncilBEULAH, N.D. – August 20, 2026 – The City of Beulah, Beulah Economic Development, and the Beulah Convention and Visitors Bureau are proud to announce that the community has been awarded a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award...

Independent restaurants, contemporary art and signature events put Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck-Mandan on the itinerary for a city getawayA hotel room inspired by a craft beer. Contemporary art that sparks conversation. Dinner shaped by the farmers and ranchers just beyond city limits. North Dakota’s cities reward travelers who follow...

The Beulah City Police Department received a total of 264 calls for service during the month of September.The data, according to department, represents calls of service with at least one verified offense. It is an analysis of offenses reported to police, and not a representation of actual crime.The most verified...

The Beulah Lions Club is holding its annual Christmas wreaths fundraiser, looking to decorate all of the war veteran gravesites for the holidays.The goal is to provide 176 wreaths and, as of Oct. 19, the Lions Club have collected 45 sponsors, so far.Each wreath sponsorship is $30, and a business...

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $4,216,938 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to six communities across the state, supporting critical infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation and public safety enhancements.The program received approximately $12.5 million in funding requests for fiscal year 2026. Awards were made using a...

The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the Automation Tax Credit (ATC) Program Portal is now open for applications. The program supports North Dakota primary sector businesses investing in automation that enhances productivity, efficiency and competitiveness across manufacturing and animal agricultural processes.Eligible businesses seeking credits for qualifying 2026...

Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden today presented the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service, celebrating teams across state government for their outstanding service to North Dakota citizens during the last year.For the second year in a row, the awards recognized team efforts, both within individual...

For years, the path to project approval ran through economic development offices, with discussions centered on capital investment and job creation. Once zoning and permitting approvals were in hand, financing was secured, and incentives were negotiated, success could be seen on the horizon.Not anymore.Today, there is a new sheriff in...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen R. Smith announced that Rural Development invested nearly $25 billion in loans and grants in fiscal year 2026. These investments are helping rural communities grow and maintain critical services that families, farmers, and businesses rely on every day.“Under President Trump’s...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a $180 million investment to launch the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Seed Sovereignty Initiative, a major effort to both strengthen U.S. agricultural security by protecting the plant genetic resources that underpin American agriculture and enable breakthroughs in U.S. agricultural innovation.This...

A client came to me not long ago with a problem that looked simple on the surface.Her business was good. Her customers loved her. Her content was consistent, and she had a following that engaged. But month after month, the needle barely moved. New customers were not coming in. The...

The states at the top of Area Development’s 2026 ranking do not win on a single measure. They assemble a broad operating proposition: workers who can support increasingly technical production, sites that can move quickly, public partners capable of making decisions and a cost structure that remains competitive after a...

Fall has reached North Dakota, and the days are full of crisp, fresh air and family outings in cozy clothes. Beulah residents spend a lot of time outside during October. This time of year also marks the fall harvest season, when farmers cull the crops they worked so hard to...

When the Beulah Miners and Hazen Bison square off on the football field for the 47th edition of the Coal Bowl Friday night, more than bragging rights are at stake.The two rivals come into the game deadlocked at 23 wins apiece since the two schools began playing for the Coal...

Project Tundra is continuing forward under an updated joint development structure that brings an experienced carbon capture project developer into a larger role while creating new opportunities for carbon dioxide utilization in North Dakota.Under the revised structure, Reliant Carbon Capture & Storage, LLC, will assume responsibility for the development, ownership...

Four North Dakota institutions are working together to expand opportunities for women student-athletes through the development of women’s flag football programs and a new regional competitive partnership.Bismarck State College, Dickinson State University, Mayville State University and Valley City State University, all members of the Frontier Conference, are collaborating to establish...

The community of Beulah has a new police officer.Anthony Moore, a Mandan native, is the new member of the Beulah City Police Department, filling the vacancy left by Ron McCloud, who is now a member of the Oliver County Sheriff’s Department.Moore, a certified police officer, has four years of experience,...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oregon State Director Jim Carmack today announced that the agency is investing $1 million to make essential improvements to the water system serving Brookings in Curry County.    "USDA's investment in this infrastructure project plays an important part in the overall vision Brookings holds...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a plan that builds upon 2025’s record U.S. ethanol export performance, removes restrictions to American biofuels, and secures new market opportunities for U.S. farmers.“2025 marks the strongest year for ethanol exports in the history of the U.S., supporting our...

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) launched AgInsights, a new data dissemination tool that will serve as a key component of NASS’s ongoing modernization strategy.Designed to enhance currently used data products and services, the AgInsights application offers streamlined information dissemination, increased operational efficiency, and a more dynamic, interactive experience...

North Dakota is entering the final stages of procurement for the state’s Drone Replacement Program (DRP), an initiative designed to transition state agencies to National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).Made possible through the support of the North Dakota Legislature, the program was created in response to changing...

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced registration is open and the agenda is now available for the 2026 Governor’s Workforce Summit, set for Sept. 23 at the Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence.The summit will bring together policymakers, employers, educators, workforce professionals and community leaders to explore...

The North Dakota Department of Commerce is highlighting the accomplishments of several North Dakota communities and organizations recognized at the 2026 Mid-America Economic Development Council (Mid-America EDC) Annual Awards, presented Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.The annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in economic development across Mid-America EDC’s 13-state region...