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Business News: ND jobs…EGF park position & recall

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11 months ago

September 10, 2023

Business News: ND jobs…EGF park position & recall

The IRS is launching an effort to crack down on 1,600 millionaires and 75 large business partnerships that owe hundreds of millions of dollars in past due taxes. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says that with a boost in federal funding and the help of artificial intelligence tools, the agency has new means of targeting rich people who’ve “cut corners” on their taxes.

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North Dakota had more available job openings in August compared to the prior month – but less than one year ago. The Labor Market Information Center says there were a total of 14,016 openings last month. That’s up 2.7% from July and is down 19.5% from the same time a year ago.

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In Minnesota, average hourly wages for all private sector workers increased 83 cents to $36.18 from June to July. Over the year average hourly earnings increased $1.80, up 5.2%. The Consumer Price Index, a common measure of inflation, rose 3.2% over the year.

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The City of East Grand Forks has received seven applications for the open position of Park and Rec Superintendent. The Civil Service Board will begin looking over the candidates this week. Finalists will go to the city council the following week. Public Works Supervisor Jeremy King is filling the post on an interim basis after Reid Huttunen was hired as city manager.

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The Grand Forks Library is among nine book buildings around the state to receive grant dollars for summer reading and engagement activities. Public libraries in Beulah, Dickinson, Grand Forks and Mandan, will receive $50,000 each. The Carrington, New Town, Williston and Divide County libraries are being awarded $35,000 each. The Cando Community Library will receive $20,000.

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The City of Grand Forks has issued as building permit for construction of the Les Schwab Tire Center at 3770 32nd Avenue South. It’s the site of the former Denny’s Restaurant which was razed last month. The permit list the construction price-tag at $4.4 million dollars.

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Prodosh Simlai, head of the department of economics and finance in the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration at the University of North Dakota, has been appointed to a term on the North Dakota State Investment Board. Simlai has been a faculty member at UND since 2007. The term is for five years.

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is leading a business development mission to Japan through September 15. The delegation will engage with a number of Japanese agricultural businesses and will meet with USDA Agricultural Trade Office. Japan is Minnesota’s fourth largest export market, representing 8% of Minnesota’s food and agricultural exports (2021), or $752 million.

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Federal regulators say more than 85,000 highchairs sold at major retailers across North America are being recalled due to a fall hazard. Toy and nursey product company TOMY International Inc. is recalling about 83,000 of its Boon Flair and Flair Elite Highchairs sold in the U.S. and another 2,850 in Canada. According to this week’s recall notice, the bolts securing the seats on the highchairs can loosen and allow the seat to detach from its pedestal.

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A meat processing company in Minnesota will pay $300,000 in penalties for employing children as young as 13 to work in hazardous conditions. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and Tony Downs Food Company signed a consent order Friday following an investigation. The agency says the company employed at least eight children ranging from ages 14 to 17. It says other employees were also hired before they were 18. The minors allegedly performed such duties as operating meat grinders, ovens and forklifts.

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Tom Brady is putting on a Delta Air Lines uniform, at least figuratively. Delta has agreed to bring the former quarterback on board as a long-term strategic adviser. Financial terms of the partnership aren’t being disclosed. Delta says Brady will help with marketing and also work on developing training and teamwork tools for airline employees.

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South Dakota Democratic delegates unanimously endorse Harris as presidential pick • South Dakota Searchlight

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6 hours ago

July 23, 2024

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South Dakota Democratic delegates unanimously endorse Harris as presidential pick • South Dakota Searchlight

The South Dakota delegates to the Democratic National Convention met virtually Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee in the 2024 presidential race.

South Dakota Democrats hopeful, not yet ready to endorse Harris as presidential nominee

In voting to endorse Harris, South Dakota Democrats fell in line with other state and national Democratic leaders who quickly followed the lead from President Joe Biden, who dropped out of the 2024 race via social media Sunday afternoon and endorsed Harris as his successor shortly thereafter.

Democrats in Nebraska, Maryland, Florida, New Hampshire, Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia were among the states where Democrats backed Harris as of Monday evening.

Harris has also picked up endorsements from key leaders at the national level. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, mentioned as a possible Democratic contender himself, endorsed Harris quickly on Sunday. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Harris Monday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had not endorsed Harris as of Monday evening, but Jeffries said earlier in the day that Harris had “excited the House Democratic Caucus and she’s exciting the country.”

Late Monday evening, the New York Times, CNN and other national media organizations reported that Harris had secured the backing of more than the 1,976 delegates needed to win the nomination in the first round of voting at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. The news came by way of a poll from The Associated Press, which broke the story.

The poll listed 2,668 delegates pledged to Harris and 54 undecided as of 10 p.m. CST Monday.

The Democratic National Committee will move forward with the process to formally nominate a presidential candidate Wednesday when its Rules Committee meets in a public virtual session amid ongoing efforts to set up a virtual roll call vote ahead of the convention next month in Chicago, according to reporting from States Newsroom.

South Dakota Democrats backed Biden with around 75% of the vote in the state’s June 4 primary. In a news release, the South Dakota Democratic Party announced that its 20 voting delegates to the August convention had voted unanimously to back Harris.

“We thank President Biden for his leadership throughout his career and for choosing Kamala Harris four years ago to be his Vice President,” said Delegate Chair Jessica Meyers. “Harris has proven that she is more than equipped to take on the Presidency and we as a delegation are looking forward to casting the official vote for her.”

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Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at the ND State Fair

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13 hours ago

July 22, 2024

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Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at the ND State Fair

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – This is a reminder for servicemembers and their families that the North Dakota State Fair is continuing its long-standing tradition of honoring those who serve with a special Military Appreciation Day on Tuesday.

Military members and their families can enjoy lunch from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the north festival tent.

The event is sponsored by the N.D. Beef Commission, N.D. Stockmen’s Association, and N.D. CattleWomen.

They can also enjoy free carnival rides from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., half-off unlimited ride wristbands, and $2 off go-cart rides.

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Applications now available for 2024 North Dakota swan license

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20 hours ago

July 22, 2024

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Applications now available for 2024 North Dakota swan license

BISMARCK – Hunters can now apply for a 2024 North Dakota swan license

on the Game and Fish Department’s website

at gf.nd.gov, the department said Monday, July 22.

North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10, while the nonresident fee is $30. The application deadline is Aug. 21.

North Dakota’s statewide tundra swan hunting season opens Sept. 28, and 2,200 licenses are available. Successful applicants will receive a tag to take one swan during the season. Since swans are classified as waterfowl, nonresidents may hunt them only during the period their nonresident waterfowl license is valid.

All swan hunters, regardless of age, are required to have a general game and habitat license when applying. In addition, nonresidents must have a waterfowl license, and residents 16 and older need a small game or combination license.

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