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North Dakota

$450K fine proposed after blast badly injures 3 workers in North Dakota

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued 11 safety violations to KLX Wireline and proposed penalties exceeding $450,000.

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Business

North Dakota posts modest unemployment rate increase

Though the unemployment rate climbed slightly, year-over-year data signaled a continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 17, 2022 07:36 AM

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North Dakota

Lawmaker suggests bringing in 10,000 refugees to fix North Dakota's workforce problem

“Please arrange for more persons from Ukraine to come to North Dakota. Please develop options including a fast-track path for those fleeing the Russian invasion, family connections, and a special admission process into the US based on humanitarian grounds. North Dakota is ready to help these people in this time of great tragedy," Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, said in a letter to Gov. Doug Burgum and President Joe Biden.

March 25, 2022 11:23 AM

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National

Costs of going unvaccinated in America are mounting for workers and companies

For individuals forgoing vaccination, the risks can include layoffs and ineligibility to collect unemployment, higher insurance premiums, or loss of academic scholarships. For employers, vaccine hesitancy can contribute to short-staffed workplaces.

March 25, 2022 07:31 AM

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Business

NDSCS offering registered apprenticeships to tackle state's workforce deficit

There are nearly 20,000 jobs in North Dakota that need filling and considerably fewer people to fill them, according to Job Service North Dakota. The North Dakota State College of Science's registered apprenticeship program is seeking the address the gap.

March 15, 2022 08:14 AM

By Thomas Evanella

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Lifestyle

'Couch desk,' the latest work-from-home gizmo, deserves a sitting ovation

Do you have Don Draper aspirations but Homer Simpson's love of not wearing pants? Then you might want to check out the Couchmaster CYCON, an ingenious invention that allows you to conquer those spreadsheets and leverage your wheelhouse from the comfort of your sofa.

March 11, 2022 02:00 PM

By Tammy Swift

Lifestyle

What will introverts do when we have to return to the office?

Working from home with your kitty snuggling on your lap? No need to attend the company Christmas party? Many of the undervalued, overlooked introverts of the world have loved this "new abnormal."

February 25, 2022 01:15 PM

By Tammy Swift

Minnesota

Coalition once again calls for Minnesota to require paid leave

Minnesota Senate Republicans opposed to the bill said it increases taxes on employers for benefits they may already offer or that workers might not need.

February 14, 2022 02:26 PM

By Alex Derosier

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Business

With minimum wage rising across the Midwest, North Dakota stands pat

Twenty-six states — including Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota — are set to increase their minimum wage in 2022. Meanwhile, minimum wage holds steady at $7.25 per hour in North Dakota. While business advocates say the status-quo is working, labor leaders say its time for a change.

January 28, 2022 12:13 PM

By Thomas Evanella

Business

Fargo-developed CareerViewXR offering new level of immersion to career discovery

Created by Be More Colorful, a virtual reality agency housed in NDSU's Research and Technology Park, the CareerViewXR platform aims to revolutionize how students explore career paths. "What we’re really working to do is use immersive media to help create authentic experiences that align the right people with the right careers," company CEO and co-founder Matt Chaussee said.

December 24, 2021 12:27 PM

By Thomas Evanella

Business

Unemployment rate climbs slightly in North Dakota

The non-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate rose from 2.3% in October to 2.5% in November, Job Service North Dakota reported.

December 21, 2021 12:52 PM

By Thomas Evanella

Business

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota adds $500 COVID-19 vaccine incentive

The new incentive offers $500 to employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have secured a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

November 30, 2021 11:21 PM

By Thomas Evanella

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Minnesota

Minneapolis school bus drivers threaten strike

Minneapolis and many school districts across the state are grappling with driver shortages that are causing scheduling problems for districts and students returning to school.

November 14, 2021 01:59 PM

By Matt McKinney / Star Tribune (TNS)