The four contractors, who worked for the private security firm Blackwater owned by the brother of Trump's education secretary, were included in a wave of pre-Christmas pardons announced by the White House.

The four contractors, who worked for the private security firm Blackwater owned by the brother of Trump's education secretary, were included in a wave of pre-Christmas pardons announced by the White House.

The four contractors, who worked for the private security firm Blackwater owned by the brother of Trump's education secretary, were included in a wave of pre-Christmas pardons announced by the White House.

The four contractors, who worked for the private security firm Blackwater owned by the brother of Trump's education secretary, were included in a wave of pre-Christmas pardons announced by the White House.

It includes $1.4 trillion in spending to fund government agencies and $892 billion in COVID relief.

It includes $1.4 trillion in spending to fund government agencies and $892 billion in COVID relief.

By investing the Legacy Fund’s wealth on Wall Street, North Dakota is transferring economic opportunities to other states and abroad, according to advocates of using the fund to spur the state's economy.

By investing the Legacy Fund’s wealth on Wall Street, North Dakota is transferring economic opportunities to other states and abroad, according to advocates of using the fund to spur the state's economy.

Adding to the uncertainty, the package includes $1.4 trillion in spending to fund government agencies. If Trump does not sign the legislation, then a partial government shutdown will begin on Tuesday that would put millions of government workers' incomes at risk, unless Congress steps in with a stop-gap measure the president accepts.

Adding to the uncertainty, the package includes $1.4 trillion in spending to fund government agencies. If Trump does not sign the legislation, then a partial government shutdown will begin on Tuesday that would put millions of government workers' incomes at risk, unless Congress steps in with a stop-gap measure the president accepts.

The goal of testing is to identify asymptomatic travelers to avoid further COVID-19 transmission.

The goal of testing is to identify asymptomatic travelers to avoid further COVID-19 transmission.

The cuts would take $7.7 million from the Police Department’s budget to fund other public safety programs and initiatives.

The cuts would take $7.7 million from the Police Department’s budget to fund other public safety programs and initiatives.

The car wash will be the third in a growing group of washes owned by Jason Gehrig. Altony's owner still seeking donations to fund renovations of former Little Caesar's site.

The car wash will be the third in a growing group of washes owned by Jason Gehrig. Altony's owner still seeking donations to fund renovations of former Little Caesar's site.

Non-profit raises money for coffee gift cards for healthcare workers.

Non-profit raises money for coffee gift cards for healthcare workers.

A rundown of some of the best stories found on Inforum.

A rundown of some of the best stories found on Inforum.

Leah Juelke says she'll use the cash to set up scholarships for refugee and immigrant students

Leah Juelke says she'll use the cash to set up scholarships for refugee and immigrant students

Gov. Doug Burgum said during a presentation to the North Dakota House and Senate that his plan for record state spending would continue to fund top priorities, like K-12 education and social services, amid a rocky patch for the state's oil industry.

Gov. Doug Burgum said during a presentation to the North Dakota House and Senate that his plan for record state spending would continue to fund top priorities, like K-12 education and social services, amid a rocky patch for the state's oil industry.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (Reuters) — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators and members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday proposed a $908 billion COVID-19 relief bill that would fund measures through March 31, including $228 billion in additional paycheck protection program funds for hotels, restaurants and other small businesses.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (Reuters) — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators and members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday proposed a $908 billion COVID-19 relief bill that would fund measures through March 31, including $228 billion in additional paycheck protection program funds for hotels, restaurants and other small businesses.

FARGO — Sunday marks the highest number of passengers traveling by plane since the pandemic started. But the people in charge of Hector International Airport said the traffic is still not half of the same day in 2019.

FARGO — Sunday marks the highest number of passengers traveling by plane since the pandemic started. But the people in charge of Hector International Airport said the traffic is still not half of the same day in 2019.

The local folk and blues group played at Hector International Airport last week, and more musicians will perform at the unlikely live music venue in the following weeks.

The local folk and blues group played at Hector International Airport last week, and more musicians will perform at the unlikely live music venue in the following weeks.