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North Dakota energy research center cuts affect 40 staff

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota has been forced to cut staff because of funding delays. The EERC is cutting 27 positions, UND Assistant Vice President of Communications David Dodds…

A major donation for Veterans Honor Flight from Gateway

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A major financial boost for Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota-Minnesota. The nonprofit was presented a check for $10,000 from Gateway. It comes just in time for the next trip to Washington, D.C. to honor our…

Pet Connection: Meet Luke Skywhisker

FARGO -- He may not have quite as famous a life story as his namesake, but Luke Skywhisker of Cat's Cradle shelter in the metro has a similar mystery about who his original pet…

101 state employees take buyouts in North Dakota

BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s state workforce will shrink by 101 employees after a round of buyouts is completed, though some of the jobs will be refilled. The state initiated an early separation program in February in the face of…

Tribal law enforcement academy to be located in North Dakota

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Tribal police recruits in North Dakota will soon have an option for basic training through the Bureau of Indian Affairs that’s closer to home. Camp Grafton, a North Dakota National Guard base near…

SCHEELS Home & Hardware to close by the end of the year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- SCHEELS announces that it will be closing SCHEELS Home & Hardware along 13th Avenue South in Fargo by the end of the year. It is the last remaining hardware store for the employee-owned company. In a…

Hoeven Declines to Issue Endorsement in Fargo Mayoral Race

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - Senator John Hoeven took time, following the ribbon-cutting for Vorbeck Materials' new facility, to briefly discuss the Fargo mayoral race. His colleague in the U.S. Senate, Kevin Cramer, surprised many with his endorsement of candidate…

Public hearing set on Morton County wind farm

GLEN ULLIN, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The public will get a chance to comment on a Morton County wind farm and powerline project. The North Dakota Public Service Commission has set a public hearing for 10 a.m. May 18…

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