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SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Mark Formal Beginning of Point Defense Battle Lab at Grand Forks Air Force Base
DESCRIPTION:EMERADO\, N.D. – On Thursday\, April 9\, Senator John Hoeven will mark the formal beginning of the Point Defense Battle Lab at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee\, Hoeven worked with Air Force leadership to advance Grand Forks’ selection for the battle lab\, which will develop and test advanced technologies to defend installations from small\, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) threats. Interested media are asked to RSVP to Senior Master Sergeant BreeAnn Sachs at breeann.sachs@us.af.mil by COB Wednesday. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 9 \n2:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: Point Defense Battle Lab \nBldg. 811\, 641 Alert Ave \nGrand Forks AFB
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-mark-formal-beginning-of-point-defense-battle-lab-at-grand-forks-air-force-base/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
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UID:10000871-1775568600-1775574000@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven\, USDA Under Secretary Hutchins to Announce AgTech Initiative at Grand Farm
DESCRIPTION:Senator Worked to Fund New Initiative\, Building Upon Grand Farm-NDSU-ARS Cooperative Agreement \nWHEATLAND\, N.D. – On Tuesday\, April 7\, Senator John Hoeven will host Dr. Scott Hutchins\, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Research\, Education and Economics (REE)\, in North Dakota to announce a new agricultural technology initiative at Grand Farm. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee\, Hoeven secured $2 million to create an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) work site at Grand Farm\, which builds upon the Cooperative Agreement he worked to establish and fund between Grand Farm\, North Dakota State University (NDSU) and ARS. Prior to the announcement\, Hoeven and Hutchins will participate in technology demonstrations at Grand Farm’s Innovation Campus. A media availability will be held at the conclusion of the announcement. \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 7 \n1:30 p.m. CT – Technology Demonstrations \n2:00 p.m. CT – Announcement \n2:30 p.m. CT – Media Availability \nWhere: Grand Farm Innovation Campus \n3717 153rd Ave SE \nWheatland \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-usda-under-secretary-hutchins-to-announce-agtech-initiative-at-grand-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
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SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Mark Grand Opening of Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant
DESCRIPTION:VALLEY CITY\, N.D. – On Wednesday\, April 1\, Senator John Hoeven will mark the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The facility has the capacity to process 40\,000 tons of pulse crops per year\, including dry edible beans\, peas and lentils\, providing a local market for North Dakota’s producers and supporting the state as a top producer of these commodities. \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 1 \nNoon CT – Program Start \n12:20 p.m. CT – Senator Hoeven Remarks \nWhere: Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant \n11249 33rd Street SE \nValley City \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-mark-grand-opening-of-columbia-grain-pulse-processing-plant/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
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SUMMARY:FAA Secure Data Feed Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:GRAND FORKS\, N.D. – On Friday\, February 27\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a press conference with Trevor Woods\, Executive Director of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site\, officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and leaders from North Dakota’s unmanned aviation industry to announce the activation of the secure FAA radar data feed at the state’s test site. Hoeven first announced the agreement to bring the radar feed to the test site at the 2024 UAS Summit\, following his work to pass legislation to require such an initiative from the FAA and make the case for North Dakota as the best location for these efforts. Hoeven will outline how this capability will maintain the state’s position as the most advanced UAS ecosystem in the nation\, empowering new avenues for UAS and counter-UAS research\, development and testing. \nWhen: Friday\, February 2710:30 a.m. CT \nWhere: Robin HallAtrium4275 University AveGrand Forks \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/faa-secure-data-feed-press-conference/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260221T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
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UID:10000022-1771664400-1771668000@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:142nd Engineer Battalion Welcome Home Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:VALLEY CITY\, N.D. – On Saturday\, February 21\, Senator John Hoeven will help welcome home 50 members of the North Dakota National Guard’s (NDNG) 142nd Engineer Battalion following their yearlong deployment to the nation’s southern border in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). \nWhen: Saturday\, February 219:00 a.m. CT \nWhere: Valley City State UniversityCenter for Arts306 Viking DriveValley City \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/142nd-engineer-battalion-welcome-home-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
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UID:10000023-1771596000-1771599600@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Press Conference with EERC\, Rep. Fedorchak on Crack the Code 2.0
DESCRIPTION:GRAND FORKS\, N.D. – On Friday\, February 20\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a press conference with Representative Julie Fedorchak and Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) CEO Charles Gorecki outlining efforts to advance Crack the Code 2.0. Hoeven is spearheading the $157 million initiative to partner the state’s coal and oil industries\, with the goal of doubling both oil recovery in the Bakken and the life of North Dakota’s coal-fired power plants. \nWhen: Friday\, February 20 \n            2:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: EERC \n             Humbolt Room \n             15 N 23rd St \n             Grand Forks \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-press-conference-with-eerc-rep-fedorchak-on-crack-the-code-2-0/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T141937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T141937Z
UID:10000024-1771579800-1771583400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Discuss Efforts With YWCA to Renew Homelessness Continuum of Care Grants
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Friday\, February 20\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a roundtable with Erin Prochnow\, CEO of YWCA Cass Clay\, and members of the YWCA Board of Directors to discuss efforts to renew federal funding for homeless services in North Dakota\, including through facilities like Lantern Light in Fargo. Through his role on the Transportation-HUD Appropriations Committee\, Hoeven has been working with Prochnow\, other service providers across the state and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner to advance the renewal of HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) grant funds\, which support access to housing and comprehensive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. \nWhen: Friday\, February 20 \n            9:30 a.m. CT \nWhere: YWCA Emergency Shelter \n             Butler Room \n             3000 S University Dr \n             Fargo
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-discuss-efforts-with-ywca-to-renew-homelessness-continuum-of-care-grants/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T141940Z
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UID:10000025-1771423200-1771426800@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Meeting on Bismarck Airport Terminal Development Project
DESCRIPTION:BISMARCK\, N.D. – On Wednesday\, February 18\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a meeting with Bismarck Airport officials and local leaders to discuss the Bismarck Airport’s more than $132 million Terminal Development Project. As a member of the Senate Transportation\, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee\, Hoeven is working to fulfill the project’s $50 million federal funding share\, enabling the airport to renovate its 20-year-old terminal and expand passenger capacity to meet increasing air service demand. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 18 \n            2:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: Bismarck Municipal Airport \n             Conference Room A/B \n             2301 University Dr. \n             Bismarck \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-meeting-on-bismarck-airport-terminal-development-project/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260217T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260217T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T141940Z
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UID:10000026-1771363800-1771367400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Provide Update on Nuclear Modernization for Minot Air Force Base Missions
DESCRIPTION:Senator Holding Meeting with Director of ICBM Modernization\, Task Force 21 \nMINOT\, N.D. – On Tuesday\, February 17\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a meeting with MG Colin Connor\, Director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Modernization\, and members of Task Force 21 to discuss progress on nuclear modernization for the missions at Minot Air Force Base. Hoeven\, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee\, will provide an update on the Sentinel ICBM\, the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile\, B-52 upgrades and the procurement of the MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter\, among other priorities. \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 17 \n             9:30 a.m. CT \nWhere: Dakota Territory Air Museum \n             100 34th Ave NE \n             Minot \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-provide-update-on-nuclear-modernization-for-minot-air-force-base-missions/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T141940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T141940Z
UID:10000027-1771250400-1771250400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Outline New Initiative to Grow Grand Forks Tech Ecosystem\, Connect Small Businesses with Defense Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:GRAND FORKS\, N.D. – On Monday\, February 16\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a press conference with leaders from the region’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS)\, space and defense contracting industries to discuss a new upcoming initiative in Grand Forks to help connect small businesses with military research\, development and procurement opportunities. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee\, Hoeven worked to fund the initiative in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations legislation\, part of his efforts to strengthen the missions of the Grand Forks Air Force Base and grow the region’s tech ecosystem. \nWhen: Monday\, February 16 \n            2:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: The Hive \n              375 2nd Ave N \n              Grand Forks \n-###
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-outline-new-initiative-to-grow-grand-forks-tech-ecosystem-connect-small-businesses-with-defense-funding-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T141941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T141941Z
UID:10000028-1768903200-1768910400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Press Conference\, Roundtable with FM Diversion\, Lake Agassiz Water Authority & Garrison Diversion
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Tuesday\, January 20\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a press conference with members of the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority\, Lake Agassiz Water Authority and Garrison Diversion Conservancy District to discuss the impact of the funding provisions that Hoeven secured in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations legislation\, which benefit water supply projects and flood protection in the Red River Valley. Specifically\, Hoeven worked to advance: \n\n$50 million for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) project\, which uses existing federal infrastructure to save the Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) $200 million.\nHis legislation directing the Corps to apply $100-120 million in federal savings to reduce the local cost share of flood protection in the Red River Valley.\n\nFollowing the press conference\, Hoeven will hold a roundtable to discuss the two initiatives in detail. \nWhen: Tuesday\, January 20 \n             10:00 a.m. CT – Press Conference \n             10:30 a.m. CT – Roundtable \nWhere: Fargo City Hall \n             Commission Chambers \n             225 4th St N \n             Fargo \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-press-conference-roundtable-with-fm-diversion-lake-agassiz-water-authority-garrison-diversion/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T141941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T141941Z
UID:10000029-1768831200-1768834800@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Community Celebration Marking Acquisition of Devils Lake Hospital by Altru
DESCRIPTION:DEVILS LAKE\, N.D. – On Monday\, January 19\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a community celebration to mark the acquisition of Devils Lake Hospital by Altru Health System from CommonSpirit Health. Joined by Devils Lake Mayor Jim Moe\, Altru President Dr. Josh Deere\, CommonSpirit Health Central Region President Tim Bricker and other health care leaders and professionals from the region\, Hoeven will discuss how this opportunity will help ensure the Lake Region has the best possible health care for local residents\, benefitting both health care providers and patients. \nWhen: Monday\, January 19 \n            2:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: Lake Region State College \n             Hofstad Agricultural Center \n             1801 College Dr N \n             Devils Lake \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-community-celebration-marking-acquisition-of-devils-lake-hospital-by-altru/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T142053Z
UID:10000030-1767954600-1767954600@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Press Conference With Governor Armstrong on Rural Health Transformation Program
DESCRIPTION:BISMARCK\, N.D. – On Friday\, January 9\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a press conference with Governor Kelly Armstrong and Pat Traynor\, Interim Commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services\, to discuss plans for advancing the Rural Health Transformation Program. Hoeven will outline how years of effort to build the state’s fiber optic infrastructure and a network of new Critical Access Hospitals have positioned the state to have a head start in this competitive grant program. North Dakota was awarded nearly $200 million from the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) for the first year of the five-year initiative. \nWhen: Friday\, January 9 \n            10:30 a.m. CT \nWhere: Dakota Carrier Network \n              4202 Coleman St \n              Bismarck \n-###
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-press-conference-with-governor-armstrong-on-rural-health-transformation-program/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251213T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T142053Z
UID:10000031-1765631700-1765634400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Address North Dakota Farmers Union Annual Convention\, Discuss Efforts on Trade\, Farm Safety Net Enhancements & Ag Assistance
DESCRIPTION:BISMARCK\, N.D. – On Saturday\, December 13\, Senator John Hoeven will address the North Dakota Farmers Union annual convention. The senator will discuss efforts to open new markets and secure better trade deals for producers\, as well as advance the $12 billion in agriculture assistance he announced with President Trump earlier this week. The assistance will serve as a bridge until the farm safety net enhancements that Hoeven secured in the One Big Beautiful Bill come into full effect\, while giving the administration additional leverage in its trade negotiations with China. \nWhen: Saturday\, December 13 \n            1:15 p.m. CT \nWhere: Bismarck Event Center \n             315 S 5th St \n             Bismarck \n-###
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-address-north-dakota-farmers-union-annual-convention-discuss-efforts-on-trade-farm-safety-net-enhancements-ag-assistance/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T142054Z
UID:10000032-1764079200-1764079200@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven & NPS to Reopen Theodore Roosevelt National Park Scenic Loop
DESCRIPTION:MEDORA\, N.D. – On Tuesday\, November 25\, Senator John Hoeven will join National Park officials to reopen the scenic loop in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s south unit. Hoeven has been working to fund and advance the 6.15-mile restoration and enhancement project since the road’s failure due to erosion\, having secured $51 million for the effort through the Restore Our Parks Act\, legislation he sponsored and helped pass as part of the Great American Outdoors Act. Interested media are asked to meet at the South Unit Visitor Center\, from which the group will caravan to the scenic loop gate. \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 25 \n            10:00 a.m. MT \nWhere: Theodore Roosevelt National Park \n             South Unit Visitor Center \n             201 East River Road N \n             Medora \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-nps-to-reopen-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-scenic-loop/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T142054Z
UID:10000033-1763992800-1763992800@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven & Fargo Memorial Honor Guard Will Break Ground on Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:HARWOOD\, N.D. – On Monday\, November 24\, Senator John Hoeven\, along with members of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard (FMHG) and federal\, state and local leaders\, will break ground on the Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC). This follows Hoeven’s successful efforts to secure an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)\, including VA Secretary Doug Collins and VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs (USMA) Sam Brown\, to approve the conceptual design advanced by the Hoeven-led community working group in partnership with the FMHG. \nUSMA Brown will be joining Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony at Hoeven’s invitation. This milestone comes as the latest in the senator’s efforts to expand the cemetery’s footprint and ensure it has the facilities required to adequately address the needs of veterans\, their families and volunteers. \nWhen: Monday\, November 24 \n            2:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: Fargo National Cemetery \n             8709 40th Ave N \n             Harwood \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-fargo-memorial-honor-guard-will-break-ground-on-veterans-memorial-center-at-fargo-national-cemetery/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142054Z
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UID:10000034-1763128800-1763128800@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Ag Research\, Producer Roundtable at NDSU
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Friday\, November 14\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a roundtable at North Dakota State University (NDSU) with agriculture researchers\, producers and commodity groups to discuss the priorities that Hoeven worked to secure in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 agriculture funding legislation. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee\, Hoeven helped negotiate the bill’s inclusion in a legislative package to end the government shutdown\, which was passed by Congress this week. \nAmong other priorities\, the discussion will focus on growing support for agriculture research initiatives in the state. This includes increased funding that Hoeven secured for the NDSU Ag Risk Policy Center\, continued renovations at the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center\, and the AgTech Cooperative Agreement between NDSU\, Grand Farm and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service. \nWhen: Friday\, November 14 \n            2:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: NDSU Memorial Union \n              Prairie Rose Room \n              1401 Administration Ave \n              Fargo \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-ag-research-producer-roundtable-at-ndsu/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251113T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251113T144500
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
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SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Discuss Crack the Code 2.0 at Lignite Energy Council Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:BISMARCK\, N.D. – On Thursday\, November 13\, Senator John Hoeven will participate in a panel discussion at the Lignite Energy Council’s (LEC) annual meeting in Bismarck. Hoeven\, joined by leaders from the LEC\, North Dakota Petroleum Council\, the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) and Rainbow Energy\, will discuss his Crack the Code 2.0 initiative\, which seeks to partner the state’s oil and gas industry\, using enhanced oil recovery to double both oil recovery in the Bakken and the life of North Dakota’s coal-fired power plants. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 13 \n             2:45 p.m. CT \nWhere: Bismarck State College \n              Polytechnic Education Center \n              1500 Edwards Ave \n              Bismarck \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-discuss-crack-the-code-2-0-at-lignite-energy-council-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
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UID:10000036-1756126800-1756130400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:ICBM Modernization\, Task Force 21 Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:MINOT\, N.D. – On Monday\, August 25\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a roundtable discussion with Maj. Gen. Colin Connor\, Director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Modernization\, and the members of Task Force 21. Hoeven organized the meeting as part of his efforts to keep the nation’s nuclear modernization efforts on track and ensure the Minot Air Force Base has the facilities it needs to field the new systems as soon as they are fully developed. \nWhen:  Monday\, August 25 \n1:00 p.m. CT \nWhere:  Minot Area Chamber EDC \n1020 20th Ave SW \nMinot \n  \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/icbm-modernization-task-force-21-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142220Z
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UID:10000037-1755612000-1755615600@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Mark Ribbon Cutting for New Parking Ramp at Hector International Airport
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Tuesday\, August 19\, Senator Hoeven will join local\, state\, and federal leaders to mark the ribbon cutting for a new parking ramp at Hector International Airport. The project is part of a broader terminal expansion to meet the growing needs of the Fargo-Moorhead region\, improve airport infrastructure\, and enhance the passenger experience. \n  \nHector International Airport Parking Ramp Ribbon Cutting \n           When: Tuesday\, August 19                       2:00 p.m. CT \n           Where: Hector International Airport                        2801 32nd Ave N                        Fargo \n  \n  \n-###- \n 
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-mark-ribbon-cutting-for-new-parking-ramp-at-hector-international-airport/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142221Z
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UID:10000038-1755597600-1755603000@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Discuss OB3 Wins at Fargo-Moorhead Chamber Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Tuesday\, August 19\, Senator John Hoeven will meet with the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce to discuss key provisions of the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3). The legislation includes permanent tax relief for families and small businesses\, support for North Dakota’s energy sector\, important farm bill improvements\, and funding to enhance border security. Senator Hoeven will highlight how the bill advances North Dakota’s top industries and strengthens the state’s economy. \nFargo-Moorhead Chamber Roundtable \n      When:  Tuesday\, August 19 \n                    10:00 a.m. CT \n      Where:  Red River Valley Fair Grounds\, Barnyard Bar \n                     1805 Main Ave W \n                     Fargo\, ND
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-discuss-ob3-wins-at-fargo-moorhead-chamber-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142221Z
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UID:10000039-1755514800-1755525600@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Mark Grand Openings of NDSCS Career Innovation Center\, Elinor Coatings’ Extreme Weather Materials Center
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Monday\, August 18\, Senator John Hoeven will mark the grand opening of the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Career Innovation Center (CIC). The nearly $35 million project is supported by more than $12 million in federal funding that Hoeven worked to secure\, with the center providing training and technical education to high school and college students\, helping them to get a head start on their careers and meeting workforce demands in the region. \nLater that day\, Hoeven will discuss his efforts to advance the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials\, a new initiative from Elinor Coatings to meet the demands of military missions operating in harsh climates. The center comes in part as the result of the $20 million in federal funding that Hoeven worked to secure through his role on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee for the company’s coatings and materials research to date. The event will kick off with tours of the Elinor and Aurora Center labs and conclude with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. \n  \nCareer Innovation Center Grand Opening \nWhen: Monday\, August 18 \n            11:00 a.m. CT \nWhere: NDSCS CIC \n             4230 64th Ave S \n             Fargo  \n  \nAurora Center Launch Event \nWhen: Monday\, August 18 \n             1:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: Elinor Coatings \n             1805 NDSU Research Park Dr \n             Fargo \n  \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-mark-grand-openings-of-ndscs-career-innovation-center-elinor-coatings-extreme-weather-materials-center/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250813T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
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UID:10000040-1755092700-1755097200@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Discussion at EERC with Energy Secretary Wright on Advancing U.S. Energy Dominance
DESCRIPTION:GRAND FORKS\, N.D. – On Wednesday\, August 13\, Senator John Hoeven will host U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright at the University of North Dakota (UND) Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC). Hoeven and Wright\, joined by Senator Kevin Cramer\, Representative Julie Fedorchak and Governor Kelly Armstrong\, will hold a media availability as well as a roundtable with energy producers from across North Dakota to discuss efforts to advance U.S. energy dominance. Interested media should RSVP to nkrueger@undeerc.org. \n  \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 13 \n            1:45 p.m. CT – Media Availability \n            2:15 p.m. CT – Roundtable \n  \nWhere: Energy & Environmental Research Center \n             15 N 23rd St \n             Grand Forks \n  \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-discussion-at-eerc-with-energy-secretary-wright-on-advancing-u-s-energy-dominance/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142339Z
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UID:10000041-1755003600-1755014400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Meetings with U.S. Forest Service Chief on Access for Grazing\, Energy Development
DESCRIPTION:DICKINSON\, N.D. – On Tuesday\, August 12\, Senator John Hoeven will hold meetings with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz and grazing groups and energy producers in Dickinson. Hoeven invited Schultz to North Dakota to hear directly from local stakeholders on the need for improved access to the national grasslands and to address issues on federal lands. A media availability will be held immediately following the discussion with the grazing groups. \n  \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 12 \n             1:00 p.m. MT – Grazing Roundtable \n             2:15 p.m. MT – Media Availability \n             2:45 p.m. MT – Energy Producer Roundtable \n  \nWhere: Astoria Hotel & Event Center \n              363 15th St W \n              Dickinson \n  \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-meetings-with-u-s-forest-service-chief-on-access-for-grazing-energy-development/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142339Z
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UID:10000042-1754649000-1754661600@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Hold Law Enforcement\, UAS & Small Business Roundtables with CBP Commissioner
DESCRIPTION:EMERADO\, N.D. – On Friday\, August 8\, Senator John Hoeven will host U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott in North Dakota. Hoeven and Scott will review border operations throughout the Grand Forks sector\, which covers 861 miles of the northern border\, and discuss opportunities to better leverage the region’s dynamic unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry to both better secure the border and advance counter-drone research and development. The visit will include two roundtables that Hoeven is organizing with local law enforcement agencies and UAS and small business leaders. Media interested in attending the roundtable at GrandSKY are asked to RSVP to smeyer@grandskynd.com. \n  \nLaw Enforcement & UAS Roundtable \nWhen: Friday\, August 8 \n            10:30 a.m. CT \nWhere: GrandSKY \n              MT-1 Board Room \n              1204 Lady Hawk Drive \n              Emerado \n  \nSmall Business Roundtable \nWhen: Friday\, August 8 \n             1:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: Chamber of Commerce Board Room \n              202 N 3rd St \n              Grand Forks \n  \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-hold-law-enforcement-uas-small-business-roundtables-with-cbp-commissioner/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142339Z
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UID:10000043-1754571600-1754571600@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven Hosting HUD Secretary for Affordable Housing Tour & Roundtable in Fargo Region
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Thursday\, August 7\, Senator John Hoeven will host U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in North Dakota\, where they will visit affordable housing developments in the Fargo region. The visit includes a tour and resident meet-and-greet at Monterey and Brighton Place in West Fargo and concludes with a stakeholder roundtable\, focused on better leveraging public-private partnerships to more effectively meet North Dakotans’ housing needs. Interested media are asked to RSVP to alex_finken@hoeven.senate.gov and jacklyn.a.ward2@hud.gov. \n  \nMonterey & Brighton Place Tour \nWhen: Thursday\, August 7 \n             1:00 p.m. CT \nWhere: Monterey & Brighton Place \n             805 Sheyenne St \n             West Fargo \n  \nHousing Stakeholder Roundtable \nWhen: Thursday\, August 7 \n             3:15 p.m. CT \nWhere: Fargo City Hall \n             Commission Chambers \n              225 4th St N \n              Fargo \n  \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-hosting-hud-secretary-for-affordable-housing-tour-roundtable-in-fargo-region/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T142340Z
UID:10000044-1754557200-1754564400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Senator Hoeven to Mark Re-Routing of Red River Through Flood Protection Control Structure
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Thursday\, August 7\, Senator John Hoeven will mark a major milestone as the Red River is permanently re-routed through the control structure of the Fargo-Moorhead region’s flood protection project. The control structure is the central feature of the project and was constructed utilizing the $750 million federal funding share that Hoeven secured\, serving as the largest of the three gated structures making up the southern embankment. Diverting the river serves as a key step toward making the project fully operable by spring 2027. \n  \nRed River Re-Routing \nWhen: Thursday\, August 7 \n             9:00 a.m. CT \nWhere: Red River Structure \n              4886 County Rd 81 S \n              Horace \n  \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/senator-hoeven-to-mark-re-routing-of-red-river-through-flood-protection-control-structure/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250725T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142539Z
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UID:10000045-1753450200-1753452000@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:119th Wing New Headquarters Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Friday\, July 25\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a press conference with leaders from the North Dakota Air National Guard (NDANG) to announce efforts to fund and build a new $33 million headquarters for the 119th Wing in Fargo. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee\, Hoeven has secured initial funding for the planning and design phase of the project\, which will provide an updated\, consolidated space to more efficiently support mission training and operations. \nThis will include the NDANG’s Regional Training Site (RTS)\, which is currently spread across multiple buildings and will be brought together into a single\, purpose-built facility\, better enabling the RTS to provide specialized training programs like Rapid Airfield Damage Repair to active-duty and Guard units from across the country. Interested media should RSVP to nathan.r.rivard.civ@army.mil. \n  \nWhen:    Friday\, July 25 \n      1:30 p.m. CT \n  \nWhere:    Fargo Air National Guard \n       1400 32nd Ave N \n       Building 400 \n       Fargo \n  \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/119th-wing-new-headquarters-press-conference/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250718T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142539Z
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UID:10000046-1752845400-1752845400@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Advisory: Hoeven to Mark Successful Execution of Project Ultra Cargo Delivery Initiative
DESCRIPTION:EMERADO\, N.D. – On Friday\, July 18\, Senator John Hoeven will mark the successful execution of Project ULTRA’s cargo delivery initiative and review live unmanned cargo flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station. Hoeven will lead a press conference with officials from GrandSKY\, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site and their project partners to outline this new milestone. \nAs a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee\, Hoeven worked to establish and fund Project ULTRA\, having secured $6 million for the initiative to date to support the development of practical unmanned applications for the military and provide a template for similar operations at bases across the country. The senator continues working to increase the size and scope of Project ULTRA and will provide an update on the future of the initiative during the press conference. \n            When:              Friday\, July 18 \n                                     1:30 pm CT \n                                 \n             Where:            GrandSKY UAS Flight Operations Center \n                                     1 Grand Sky Blvd \n                                      Emerado \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/advisory-hoeven-to-mark-successful-execution-of-project-ultra-cargo-delivery-initiative/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250619T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021853
CREATED:20260311T142540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T142540Z
UID:10000047-1750339800-1750347000@www.hoeven.senate.gov
SUMMARY:Hoeven\, Working Group to Announce Critical Milestone in Building Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:FARGO\, N.D. – On Thursday\, June 19\, Senator John Hoeven will hold a press conference with local leaders and members of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard to announce a critical milestone in efforts to build a Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC). The announcement builds upon the working group and community plan that Hoeven worked to establish\, with the goal of advancing the Honor Guard project\, ensuring local input and meeting the needs of veterans\, their families and volunteers. \nFNC Press Conference \n            When:              Thursday\, June 19 \n                                      1:30 pm CT \n                                 \n             Where:            Fargo VFW – Lower Level \n                                     202 Broadway N \n                                     Fargo \n-###-
URL:https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/event/hoeven-working-group-to-announce-critical-milestone-in-building-veterans-memorial-center-at-fargo-national-cemetery/
CATEGORIES:General Event
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