NORTH DAKOTA

North Dakota Business News

This page covers corporate activity, market shifts, executive leadership changes and retail developments across the state. Coverage details organizational performance and broader economic trends relevant to North Dakota.

NSF Awards $500,000 to Five Ag Tech Startups

NSF Awards $500,000 to Five Ag Tech Startups

Five startups will share funding for farm technology, with several products set to be tested in North Dakota.

Live Poll

Should farmers in your area adopt new ag tech like AI-powered sensors and weed control?


People

Live Poll

Should senators block presidential nominees to force policy changes they want?

People

Cramer Holds Trump Nominees Over Wetland Rule

North Dakota senator blocks confirmations to pressure the administration to eliminate a Biden-era rule on Fish and Wildlife Service wetland easements.

Cramer Holds Trump Nominees Over Wetland Rule

Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Do you believe state investment in modern highway rest areas is a good use of funds?

Openings & Closings

North Dakota Opened New Oriska Rest Area

The $10 million facility on Interstate 94 provides upgraded parking and amenities for travelers.

North Dakota Opened New Oriska Rest Area

Philanthropy

Live Poll

Do you believe local government infrastructure grants effectively improve your community's quality of life?

Philanthropy

North Dakota Awards Grants to Six Cities

The state is investing over $4.2 million in essential infrastructure projects across six local communities.

North Dakota Awards Grants to Six Cities

Jobs

Live Poll

Do you believe employee-owned retirement plans offer better long-term security than traditional 401(k) models?

Jobs — General

Governor Armstrong Proclaimed Employee Ownership Month

The North Dakota governor marked the occasion with a ceremony at the state Capitol on Tuesday.

Governor Armstrong Proclaimed Employee Ownership Month

Industry

Agriculture

North Dakota Allows Red Diesel for Hauling

Governor Kelly Armstrong and federal officials temporarily permit lower-taxed red-dyed diesel for on-road farm hauling as prices climb.


More in Business

Coverage takes in industry reports, funding rounds, store closures and major company announcements across the state. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties where commerce connects to the larger market. Agricultural fluctuations and energy sector performance remain the most significant factors influencing the state economic landscape. Periodic changes in trade regulations and commodity prices drive much of the corporate news cycle here.