Verizon expands wireless network in Hazelton, North Dakota

Sat, Nov 15th 2008, 06:34 - Verizon Wireless, a provider of a wireless voice and data network and a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and Vodafone (NYSE:VOD) (LSE: VOD), announced on Tuesday (11 November) that the company has activated a new cell site in Hazelton, North Dakota, USA. The new cell site reportedly improves network coverage along US Highway 83 as far as five miles north and as far as four miles south of the town. In addition, coverage is also improved along State Highway 34 for more than four miles east...

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Opens New Denver Office and Expands in Fargo

Sat, Nov 15th 2008, 06:33 - Fargo, ND - Ulteig Engineers, Inc. opened a new office in Denver, Colorado on October 1, 2008. The new office is in addition to the Fargo, Bismarck, Detroit Lakes, Minneapolis, and Sioux Falls locations. The company is also moving its Corporate Headquarters to a new location near the Urban Plains Center in Fargo. The Denver office will become an important location for Ulteig’s energy-related projects—a discipline in which the company is a recognized industry leader. Ulteig’s Energy sector works with clients ranging in size...

ND lawmakers representing UND want tuition freeze

Sat, Nov 15th 2008, 06:31 - Four of the North Dakota Legislature's youngest members are asking Gov. John Hoeven to include a two-year tuition freeze in his budget plans. The four sent a letter to Hoeven's office Thursday requesting the freeze. Hoeven said he'll consider the idea. His budget plans already include $40 million in tuition grants for lower-income students. The letter's signers include all three legislators from Grand Forks' District 42, which includes the University of North Dakota. They are Republican Rep. Stacey Horter and two newly elected Democrat...

Doctor to promote findings on vegan diet reversing diabetes

Sat, Nov 15th 2008, 06:27 - “If I were president, I would make our first priority the health of our children, because the health of our children is actually the worst it’s ever been. We act like a fat kid is cute. Well, a fat kid is going to get diabetes and it’s going to shorten their life. Kids today are going to live a shorter life than their parents and that is a tragedy.” Those words, though not president yet, help to show that Dr. Neal Barnard is concerned with the well being of those with diabetes. The Fargo native, who now lives in Washi...

Odney acquires Fargo firm

Sat, Nov 15th 2008, 05:05 - Fargo, ND - Odney Advertising has acquired Image Communications, a Fargo-based marketing and advertising firm specializing in the agriculture and manufacturing industries. The Fargo expansion is consistent with Odney's increasing presence in the eastern part of the state. Troy White established Image Communications in 1995. He and his staff provide marketing, advertising, design and Web services to clients throughout the area. Three of the Image Communications staff will join Odney's Fargo office. White will serve as the director of ac...

Lewis named “Rookie of the Year”

Tue, Oct 21st 2008, 23:31 - Fargo, ND - Teresa Lewis was named “Rookie of the Year” at The Growth Coach annual conference, held in October in Austin, Texas. The Growth Coach is a business coaching company dedicated to helping business owners and business professionals develop a strategic mindset and take themselves and their business to the next level. Lewis launched her business in the fall of 2007 and has been recognized for her commitment, dedication and results during her first year of business. As part of a nationally recognized company with a proven ...

Boudjouk, Burgum Win Inaugural Award

Tue, Oct 21st 2008, 23:30 - Fargo, ND - During the Red River Valley Research Conference: Milestones & Horizons held on Monday, U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) honored two of the region’s most innovative high-tech leaders for their contributions to the Research Corridor. Area software innovator Doug Burgum was presented with the “Pathfinder Award” for his “exceptional achievement in developing and deploying breakthrough technologies, products, processes or services in the marketplace that have a significant effect on the way business and ...