Japan is North Dakota's eighth largest export Market--and for the first time Japanese ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki visited the state to talk about the growing trade opportunities. Fujisaki had lunch with Governor jack Dalrymple Tuesday at the capitol. North Dakota merchandise exports to Japan have more than doubled since 2000. Some exports to Japan include mustard seed--soybeans and tractors. North Dakota supplies almost 65 percent of soybeans used by Japan's natto soybean food industry. The ambassador also discussed the importance of sharing the culture of Japan with the United States.
<<(Ambassador Fujisaki/Japanese Ambassador to the United States)"One thing important in culture is not only these traditional things but the collaboration of cultural heritage and the new modern technology.">>
The Ambassador will leave Bismarck to visit with Japanese students attending UND in Grand Forks.
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The number of trees in Bismarck is multiplying almost as fast as the number of new faces. The city is helping some homeowners pay for those trees. Reporter Sarah Gustin has the story. A quick stroll and
The number of trees in Bismarck is multiplying almost as fast as the number of new faces. The city is helping some homeowners pay for those trees. Reporter Sarah Gustin has the story. A quick stroll and
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Nearly six months ago North Dakota lost two soldiers in Afghanistan. Sgt. First Class Darren Linde and Specialist Tyler Orgaard were killed last December when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle. Tonight
Sgt. First Class Darren Linde and Specialist Tyler Orgaard were killed last December when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle.
Tonight family and friends are remembering those soldiers as their names are placed on the Fallen Soldiers Memorial.
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North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today. Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota. The goal is to ensure coordination with local
North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today. Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota. The goal is to ensure coordination with local
House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
Dismissing a veto threat from President Barack Obama, lawmakers in the House passed legislation that links student loan rates to the ups and downs of the financial markets in a vote largely along party lines.
The Republican leaders of the House of Representatives are pledging to act to fix the nation's immigration system but making clear that they will not simply accept legislation passed by the Senate.
House members writing a bipartisan immigration bill said Thursday they had patched over a dispute that threatened their efforts, even as they and the rest of Congress prepared to return home for a weeklong recess where many...
President Barack Obama says Attorney General Eric Holder will review Justice Department policy on leaks investigations involving the news media.
President Barack Obama said Thursday that the Justice Department will review the policy under which it obtains journalists' records in investigations of the leak of government secrets.
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is challenging the part of the federal health care law that requires for-profit companies to offer employees health coverage that includes products the business owners find morally...
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is challenging the part of the federal health care law that requires for-profit companies to offer employees health coverage that includes products the business owners find morally objectionable, such...
President Barack Obama was interrupted three times by a woman who shouted about drones and detainees in Cuba as he delivered a speech on national security.
President Barack Obama was interrupted three times by a woman who shouted about drones and detainees in Cuba as he delivered a speech on national security.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says a new study indicates that high discharge, short duration reservoir releases out of Fort Randall Dam could help flush fine sediment out of the Missouri River.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says a new study indicates that high discharge, short duration reservoir releases out of Fort Randall Dam could help flush fine sediment out of the Missouri River.
Floodwaters that swamped Crystal have stopped entering the small Pembina County town, and county Emergency Manager Andrew Kirking says the focus is now on cleanup.
Floodwaters that swamped Crystal have stopped entering the small Pembina County town, and county Emergency Manager Andrew Kirking says the focus is now on cleanup.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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