BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2024: WATFORD CITY, N.D. - The 2024 Main Street ND Summit kicked off its first full day today with a keynote address from Gov. Doug Burgum, setting an enthusiastic tone for the 21/2-day event. In his opening remarks. Burgum welcomed nearly 500 community leaders, business owners, city planners and economic development professionals who gathered to explore the theme of "Regional Prosperity."  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Calvin University issued the following news: Calvin University is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever marching band program under the leadership of seasoned band director Dr. Steve Sudduth. With 25 years of experience building and directing marching bands, Sudduth brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for connecting music programs with their communities. Steve Sudduth began his career in 1999 and has successfully established and led march  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 30 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: North Dakota's State Board of Higher Education issued $30 million in bonds to finance the construction of a new athletic center at Bismarck State College. The new facility will host the college's basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. It will feature a rock wall, 3-D sports simulators and an indoor walking track. Fredrikson represented the underwriter in connection with the issuance. The Fredri  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 30 -- Bismark State College issued the following news: Bismarck State College (BSC) is starting the 2024-25 academic year on a high note with a significant increase in full-time student enrollment. As of Tuesday, Aug. 27, the first full day of classes, the college had seen a 13.8% rise over last year in the number of traditional college-age students and older taking 12 or more credits at BSC. This statistic does not include high school dual credit enrollment. The   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 29 -- North Dakota Attorney Drew Wrigley issued the following news: Attorney General Drew Wrigley has announced that his office won dismissal of legal challenges brought against the state by multiple organizations opposed to laws permitting the State to regulate the development of pore space reservoirs for CO2 storage. North Dakota's geology contains an abundance of pore space reservoirs--porous geologic formations deep underground--that experts say are capable of   more