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North Dakotan leads while living with HIV, earns Bush Fellowship

Jason Grueneich, pictured June 2, 2025, at the Capitol in Bismarck, is a 2025 Bush Fellow. Grueneich works to build support for people living with HIV, including advocating for legislation approved earlier this year. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A Bismarck man who has experienced substance abuse, recovery and living with HIV is hoping to develop…

North Dakota Native Vote selected for Bush Prize

North Dakota Native Vote encourages civic engagement among North Dakota’s Native communities. It will receive $139,000 in grant money as one of two winners of the 2024 Bush Prize. (Photo provided by Bush Foundation)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota Native Vote will receive $139,000 after being named one of two nonprofit winners of the 2024 North…

Three North Dakota Leaders Among Those Selected As 2020 Bush Fellows

There were 24 Bush Fellowsfor 2020.

NORTH DAKOTA – The Bush Foundation provides fellows with up to $100,000 over the span of two years to pursue learning experiences that help them become greater leaders. One of the three North Dakota fellows is Laetitia Hellerud from West Fargo. A refugee from Burundi, she quickly got involved in the community by becoming a member of the New Americans…