North Dakota
Tech hubs in Montana, North Dakota receiving federal grant funds
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – More federal grants have been announced to support regional technology hubs in Montana and North Dakota.
The Headwaters Tech Hub in Montana will focus on photonics – the science of light manipulation and detection and quantum computing.
The Economic Development Administration provided 41 million dollars to support innovation in those fields.
“I know it is going to create good paying jobs in our state and give Montana’s top-notch entrepreneurs the tools they need to solve the world’s most pressing tech and national security challenges,” said Senator Jon Tester, D-MT.
“Montana is leading the country in tech innovation, which will help us win the race against China, create good-paying jobs here at home and further boost our economy. From optics and photonics to quantum computing, I am grateful to help advance Montana’s ability to contribute even further to the important research, development, and jobs that will help strengthen our national security and help the country stay competitive globally,” said Senator Steve Daines, R-MT.
Around 1.5 million dollars of that amount will go towards the Grand Farm in North Dakota, which partners with the Tech Hub.
The autonomous farm is looking at how photonic sensing systems can work with drones and robotics in the agriculture industry.
“It shows how we continue to leverage more resources as we drive forward and lead the nation in precision agriculture,” said Senator John Hoeven, R-ND.
The designation was awarded to Montana in October 2023 as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, which created 31 “Tech Hubs.”
The Headwaters Tech Hub consists of a 27-member consortium which includes Grand Farm, Montana State University, The University of Montana, John Deere and RDO Equipment.
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(KNOX) – The North Dakota Board of Higher Education is being asked to weigh in on the reconstruction of Ray Richard’s Golf Course in Grand Forks. The upgrades and deferred maintenance improvements are the result of the pending DeMers Avenue/42nd Street Underpass project.
UND sold 6.5 acres of the nine hole course to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for the grade separation. During the road construction the golf course will be realigned and reduced to a par 34 course. UND will also address underground utilities and irrigation systems. The total cost is around 4.5 million dollars.
The course will close for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The goal is to reopen in 2028. SBHE is expected to approve the design at its April 30th meeting.
Crews are expected to begin preliminary work on the $90 million dollar underpass project this week. The initial phase will have minimal impacts to traffic on both 42nd Street and DeMers Avenue. Larger impacts are expected later this summer.
MAPLETON, N.D. (Valley News Live) – Casselton Fire responded to a shop fire in rural Mapleton on Saturday afternoon, according to Casselton Fire Chief John Hejl.
Casselton Fire was dispatched to the scene at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Windy conditions escalated the fire before crews arrived, Hejl said.
Firefighters used defensive and offensive lines to control the fire upon arrival.
Casselton Fire was assisted by Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Casselton Ambulance, West Fargo Police Department, Davenport Fire and Mapleton Fire.
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A do not use water advisory issued by the City of Finley, North Dakota. April 2026.
FINLEY, N.D. (KFGO) – The city of Finley, North Dakota has been without potable water since Friday due to a suspected water main leak. Steele County Emergency Management says it is unclear how long it will take to restore water services in the city.
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality says the available water in Finley has been deemed unusable for drinking, cooking, bathing and washing dishes or laundry.
The water system will need to be flushed and samples that say the water is safe will need to be collected for the water advisory to be lifted.
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