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Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Thursday, Dec. 9, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of World War II veteran and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, who died today at age 98.

Find a North Dakota treasure for every person on your list – naughty and nice alike. Whether you take a trip across the state, order online, or stay local to purchase gifts this year, browse the collection below to see what homegrown and homemade North Dakota has to offer in some of our large cities and small towns.

The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division announced today $5 million in grant funding to expand access to residential substance use disorder treatment services for adults in underserved areas of the state.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) announced today customers may now take their driver's license knowledge test online at dot.nd.gov.

Gov. Doug Burgum today joined Bismarck State College President Doug Jensen, state legislators, business leaders and others in highlighting the critical importance of BSC’s future Polytechnic Education Center in meeting the state’s significant workforce needs.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the application window for round one of the 2022 Main Street Initiative (MSI) Partners in Planning (PiP) Grant will be open from Nov. 30 through Jan. 31, 2022. 

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today it has renewed the Renaissance Zone Program for the city of Underwood for five additional years.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today it has renewed the Renaissance Zone Program for the city of Velva for five additional years.

Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum encourage the public to join them for holiday readings, music and carols at the 40th annual North Dakota State Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in Memorial Hall at the Capitol. The theme of this year’s Christmas tree is “Share Your Story,” inspired by the first lady’s platform of encouraging people to share their experiences of how addiction and recovery has impacted their lives, but also broadly applies to the notion that every person has a story worth sharing.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce recently completed a tour across North Dakota with representatives from RoleCall, a talent consultation company, to kick off a statewide talent attraction project.