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NDSU projects use technology to improve North Dakota agriculture, commercial transportation
NDSU is investing to accelerate technologies in industries vital to the state’s commercial interests, thanks to the Technology Acceleration Program, an initiative funded by new state legislative appropriations for research. “The State of North Dakota legislature and Governor Burgum focused on commercialization and advancing technology readiness levels through their...
Take a deep dive into Red Trail Energy’s bioethanol manufacturing process
Founded in 2003, Red Trail Energy LLC (RTE) is a North Dakota-based investor group. “We are focused on financing, constructing, and, since 2007, operating a 50-million-gallon name-plate capacity corn-based bioethanol production facility near Richardton, North Dakota,” opens Jodi Johnson, CEO of RTE. “RTE is 100 percent investor-owned and governed by a board of directors encompassing seven members,” she adds.
NDSU researchers developing tech to treat diabetes
The NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity’s Sparking Big Ideas Research Initiative included a March workshop focused on “Hacking aging: Bridging disciplines for a more inclusive future.” The workshop was led by KnowInnovation in support of team formation and proposal development, with a goal of fostering seed proposals to advance ideas for the development of competitive proposals in pursuit of significant external funding.
North Dakota Monitor selected for ProPublica investigative reporting project
Two big items on my wishlist when we launched the North Dakota Monitor less than seven months ago: Find a way to bring more investigative reporting to the state, and recruit back to North Dakota a talented journalist who had left. I’m thrilled to say we’ve achieved one of those goals and are well on […] The post North Dakota Monitor selected for ProPublica investigative reporting project appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
ND’s DAPL suit against the federal government nearing an end
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Three months after North Dakota’s trial against the federal government over the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, the case is nearing its conclusion. The state of North Dakota filed its post-trial brief on Friday, urging U.S. District Court Judge Dan Traynor to rule in favor of the state and hold the federal government accountable for […]
Airports hope to land state funding for major projects
Three North Dakota airports have plans for major upgrades and will be asking the state Legislature to approve a combined $120 million for the projects. Fargo’s Hector International Airport had its official groundbreaking Monday for a terminal expansion and parking garage. The airports in Grand Forks and Dickinson also have what airport officials call “generational […] The post Airports hope to land state funding for major projects appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Pilot program aims to spur workforce housing in rural North Dakota
The North Dakota Industrial Commission last week approved a pilot program to support the development of rural workforce housing. The program is limited to North Dakota communities with 20,000 residents or fewer, according to an announcement from the commission. It will be supported by up to $10 million from the Bank of North Dakota. The […] The post Pilot program aims to spur workforce housing in rural North Dakota appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
North Dakota Native Vote honored with national award
"The award is for upholding the rule of law and promoting democracy. We worked with all of the Tribes to ensure that our people had less stumbling blocks to the ballot and to the polling site," said Nicole Donaghy, Executive Director, North Dakota Native Vote.
SkyWest Airlines Signs New 3-Year Deal For Service Out of Devils Lake and Jamestown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A new deal has been reached to keep SkyWest Airlines as the company offering flights out of Devils Lake and Jamestown. Department of Transportation signed a three-year deal with SkyWest which is good through June 30, 2027. As part of the Essential Air Service program,...
Union members rally in downtown Grand Forks
(KNOX) -Members of the local United Steelworkers Union and others rallied Tuesday afternoon outside of Edgewood Healthcare headquarters in downtown Grand Forks, to support union workers at Edgewood Healthcare owned Sierra Hills in Cheyenne Wyoming. Tom Ricker is with the local steelworkers union. “February of this year 45 employees voted...
Governor Burgum to appear at Mandan Rodeo Days
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — This year’s Mandan Rodeo Days will feature a special guest as part of its Independence Day celebration — North Dakota State Governor Doug Burgum. According to a press release from Mandan Rodeo Days, Burgum will carry the American flag into the rodeo’s grand arena during their grand entry on Thursday, July […]
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