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North Dakota Department of Commerce Releases Comprehensive Workforce Ecosystem Assessment Findings
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has released the findings of its North Dakota Workforce Ecosystem Assessment, a comprehensive review of the state's workforce landscape. Conducted by Deloitte, a global professional services network, the...

NDDOT invites North Dakotans to attend public input meetings, share feedback on update to Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation is updating the state’s long-range transportation plan, a process that will feature opportunities for residents and stakeholders to participate, including online feedback opportunities...

Xcel Energy Names Ryan Long Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
Xcel Energy announced today Ryan Long as the company’s executive vice president and chief legal and compliance officer, effective immediately. Long, currently president of Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, takes over the role...

Proactive MD Announces Expansion into North Dakota and Utah
Healthcare innovator accelerates national growth with new access points SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Proactive MD®, national leader in value-based care, announced the acquisition of multiple advanced...

NDDOT seeks presentation proposals for 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation today announced the call for presentations for the 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference. Scheduled for March 10-11, this annual event will be held at the Bismarck Event Center....

Volt Lithium to Commission Mobile Direct Lithium Extraction Unit in North Dakota's Bakken Region
Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“Volt” or the “Company”), soon to become LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc., pending shareholder approval, announces the upcoming final assembly and deployment of its proprietary...

Generational Group Advises Gunter Honey, Inc. in its Sale to AG Pollen
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Gunter Honey, Inc. to AG Pollen. The acquisition closed May 30, 2025. Based in Towner, North Dakota, Gunter...

THCA Flower 2025: Area 52 Unveils 2025 THCA Flower Strains – Zoap, Yaas Betch, & Lemon Cherry
Las Vegas, NV, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Area 52, the #1 online dispensary celebrated for its innovative cannabinoid formulations and unwavering dedication to quality, proudly announces the launch of its 2025 Best THCA Flower Collection....

Public Information Meeting – Draft 2026-2028 Triennial FTA DBE Goal Setting Methodology
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Civil Rights - Transit Section will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 pm CST to discuss the proposed FTA 2026-2028 Triennial DBE Goal Setting...

North Dakota Department of Commerce Announces $15 Million Destination Development Grant to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Destination Development Grant Program, a $15 million initiative aimed at enhancing the state's tourism industry. This program, funded by the 69th Legislative...

LIFT Program Opens Applications in Business Loan Funding
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announces the opening of the Legacy Investment for Technology (LIFT) application process today, June 16. This funding opportunity drives economic growth in our state by fueling innovative North Dakota...

Applied Digital Announces 250MW AI Data Center Lease With CoreWeave in North Dakota
DALLAS, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD), a designer, builder and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure for HPC applications, has entered into two approximately 15-year lease agreements with...

Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million from national settlement with Purdue Pharma
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...

News Release: Discover the Spirit of the West and Native American Traditions in North Dakota
North Dakota is where the spirit of the American West lives on in rodeo arenas, historic villages, and across windswept prairies. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of bull riding, the storytelling of frontier towns, or the rhythm of powwow...

O2B Early Education Expands Into North Dakota with Acquisition of Bright Futures Learning Centers; Opens New School in Alabama
GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O2B Early Education, a leader in early childhood education, proudly announces a major milestone in its growth strategy with expansion into North Dakota and the grand opening of its 76th location...

Dr. Susan Ray-Degges selected as Top Professor of the Year in Interior Design by IAOTP
Dr. Susan Ray-Degges will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Susan Ray-Degges, Professor and Interior Design...

Attorney General James Announces Every State Has Joined $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...

RockWallet Secures North Dakota Money Transmitter License, Expanding Digital Asset Services
WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- – RockWallet LLC, makers of the self-custodial, multi-currency wallet designed to make it simple to buy, use, store, and trade digital assets securely, today announced it has...

August 15 Bid Opening DBE Industry Update Meeting
The Civil Rights Division Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Office will be holding a DBE Industry Update meeting Monday, August 11, 2025, at 9 a.m. CT. The meeting will be held at the North Dakota Department of Transportation at 608 E....

Attorney General Tong Announces All 55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
Press Releases 06/16/2025 Attorney General Tong Announces All 55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement Connecticut will receive up to $64 million over 8 years (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced...