News Topic: State

Huge natural gas processing plant secures final permits for North Dakota site

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By: Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor |

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has approved the final permits for a major natural gas processing plant in northwest North Dakota.  In December, the Department of Environmental Quality issued a pollution discharge permit and the agency’s Division of Air Quality approved a construction permit for the

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Watch: North Dakota Game & Fish | 2024 in Review

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota Game & Fish is wrapping up 2024 with a collection of some of their best photography and video of 2024. If you like the North Dakota landscape and all the creatures that roam across it, you’ll appreciate this next 4 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJH7\_TgDaJY

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Property tax reform leads long list of legislative to-dos

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The upcoming North Dakota legislative session, starting January 7, is setting the stage for a critical showdown on property tax reform. With over 50 proposals on the table, both seasoned and new legislators are gearing up for a complex debate. The aim? To balance the local needs without overwhelming taxpayers. Leaders are keen on ensuring

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Minot Projects Receive Housing Development Incentives For 84 New Units

by: MinotVoice  |  

Two Minot housing projects will receive public subsidies to close the financing and feasibility gaps. The projects are supported in part by Low Income Housing Tax Credits provided by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The full news release is included below, the awards for the Engle Court and

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Lance, Bison knock off rival Jackrabbits in FCS semifinals

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In a thrilling showdown at the Fargodome, the North Dakota State Bison earned a title game appearance by toppling the reigning champions, South Dakota State, with a 28-21 triumph. Cam Miller and Bryce Lance were the dynamic duo, orchestrating the victory with game-changing plays, including Lance’s dazzling one-handed TD catch that sealed the win. With

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Lake Sakakawea Ice Fishing Access & Safety Tips

by: MinotVoice  |  

If you’re preparing for an fishing adventure on Lake Sakakawea or Lake Audubon, here’s where you can get on the ice. But be careful! Driving on the ice is risky and help is a long ways away. Access points can be found by visiting this online resource: — NEWS RELEASE & Safety Tips — **RIVERDALE,

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Commerce Dept. LIFT Loan Program Awards Funding to Four Tech and Manufacturing Companies in Fargo

by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota is making waves with its latest investment in tech innovation, awarding over a million dollars to four promising companies through the Legacy Investment for Technology (LIFT) program. The full news release from the Department of Commerce follows below, it’s notable for where these investments are being made. The North Dakota Department of Commerce

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North Dakota sees continued growth with record population estimate of 796,568 in 2024

by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota is buzzing with life as its population hits an all-time high of 796,568, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. This surge, the largest since 2020, underscores the state’s magnetism—drawing folks with prospects of jobs, low taxes, and a top-notch quality of life. With Cass and Burleigh counties leading the

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Dakota Gardener: Top vegetable varieties in 2024

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By: Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension Service |

The first step to growing a great vegetable garden is to select the best varieties. Which varieties grow best in Dakota gardens? The answer is simple. To identify the best varieties for gardeners in the Dakotas, we need to test the varieties in the gardens of the Dakotas.   That’s why we started the North

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How a frontiersman’s tie to a gang of horse thieves likely cost him his life

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by: MinotVoice  |  

It’s a real-life Jake Spoon story. And if you’re not familiar with Jake, he’s Lonesome Dove’s warning against falling in with the wrong folks. The tale of Francis Gardipee, Edmund Hackett, and Flopping Bill Cantrell is one such chronicle. These men’s fates intertwined amid the Dakota Territory’s rugged expanses, where the echoes of cowboy vigilantism

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Who is eligible for the primary care residence property tax relief?

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by: MinotVoice  |  

As the hustle of the holidays winds down, it’s time to turn an eye toward taxes—especially if you’re a homeowner in North Dakota. There’s a financial breather available: the primary residence credit, potentially trimming up to $500 from your property tax bill. This initiative, launched by the state legislature, aims to ease the property tax

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Free virtual event to highlight legislative advocacy 

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Frustrated by the world around you but don’t know what to do about it? This may be a soft solution. On Saturday, a free virtual event, Amplify North Dakota, will show you how to effectively engage with lawmakers as the legislative session approaches. Hosted by the Prairie Action North Dakota Institute, this one-hour session covers

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North Dakota’s Find The Good Life campaign aims for ‘boomerangs’ this holiday season

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Returning to your roots can be an unexpected journey. For Max and Melissa Otto, it was the lure of family gatherings and North Dakota’s serene outdoors that called them back after years away. During this festive season, North Dakota’s “Find The Good Life” campaign invites former residents to consider coming back. It’s more than nostalgia—it’s

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Kelly Armstrong takes office as North Dakota’s 34th governor

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By: Staff, North Dakota Monitor |

Kelly Armstrong assumed office Sunday as North Dakota’s governor after taking the oath of office Friday in a private family ceremony. Armstrong, a Republican who resigned effective Saturday as North Dakota’s sole U.S. House representative, succeeds Gov. Doug Burgum. Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden took the oath of office on Friday, joined by their

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Gov. Burgum and Lt. Gov. Miller receive resolutions for water development

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In North Dakota, water is more than just a resource; it’s a lifeline that Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Governor Tammy Miller have fiercely protected. This week, they received resolutions of appreciation for their relentless efforts in expanding the state’s water infrastructure. Over the past eight years, their administration has funneled over $2.1 billion into

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North Dakota’s Cross-state partnership looks to boost drone use and research

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota is once again proving its mettle in the frontier of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The state, which has invested heavily in drone and UAS technology, is extending its innovative reach to Tennessee. Through a new partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, North Dakota’s Northern Plains UAS Test Site will help develop a

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