Here’s your North Dakota Business Daily Briefing for October 10, 2025, with new or still‑active developments likely to affect businesses over the next 30–45 days.
🔍 State / Cross‑Sector Developments
BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) Reporting Rule Update
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What happened: FinCEN’s interim final rule now exempts U.S. domestic entities from BOI reporting; only foreign‑formed companies doing business in U.S. states are required to report. Secretary of State | North Dakota
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Why it matters: Many small businesses, nonprofits, and local LLCs no longer need to file beneficial ownership reports, reducing regulatory burden.
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Who is affected: Domestic LLCs, corporations, non-U.S. entities registered in ND.
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Effective: Already in effect under the interim final rule.
New State Business Gateway & Data Hub Tools
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What happened: ND unveiled a new business gateway portal and state data hub to centralize business resource access, licensing, and state data services. Grand Forks Herald
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Why it matters: These tools can streamline permitting, reporting, and data lookups for businesses, especially smaller firms with limited resources.
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Who is affected: All ND businesses, home‑based firms, nonprofits, entrepreneurs.
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Timeline: Soft launched; further updates expected in coming weeks.
⚡ Energy / Oil & Gas / Utilities / Environment
Rulemaking: ND Oil & Gas Carbon Dioxide Proposed Changes
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What happened: The ND Oil & Gas Division announced public hearings on proposed administrative rule changes regarding carbon dioxide operations. ND Public Notices
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Why it matters: Changes in CO₂ rules could impact operators’ compliance costs or project feasibility.
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Who is affected: Oil & gas producers, carbon capture / injection projects, landlords with leases.
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Key dates: Hearings Oct 20–21, 2025; written comments accepted by 5:00 p.m. Oct 31, 2025.
Chevron Layoffs in ND After Hess Merger
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What happened: Chevron plans to lay off more than 100 employees in ND (63 in Minot, 48 in Tioga) due to its acquisition of Hess. North Dakota Monitor
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Why it matters: Job losses affect local economies, suppliers, service providers, and increase workforce availability.
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Who is affected: Affected workers, local businesses, service vendors, communities in oil regions.
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Timing: Layoffs already notified to Job Service North Dakota.
🏥 Healthcare / Public Health / Insurance
Medicaid: Extended MAT Coverage & Rural Hospital Reimbursement
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What happened: ND Medicaid will remove the end date for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) coverage effective Oct 1, 2025; additionally, from Dec 1, 2025, Medicaid will reimburse rural emergency hospitals. Health and Human Services North Dakota
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Why it matters: Clinics and emergency hospitals can rely on stable funding for services, improving access in rural areas.
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Who is affected: Addiction treatment providers, rural hospitals, health systems in underserved areas.
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Effective dates: Oct 1 (MAT); Dec 1 (rural hospital reimbursement).
Insurance Producers: New Data Security Requirements (SB 2088)
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What happened: SB 2088, signed into law, updates the timeline & rules for data security obligations on insurance producers in ND. LegiScan
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Why it matters: Agents and brokers must ensure compliance with ND’s data security rules to avoid penalties or license issues.
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Who is affected: Insurance producers, agencies, brokers operating in ND.
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Implementation: Law sets new deadlines for when various provisions must take effect.
🎓 Education & Training
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No newly published K–12 or higher ed rule changes discovered today.
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Tip: Watch for grant announcements or updates via the ND Department of Public Instruction or State Board of Higher Education.
🏭 Manufacturing, Retail, E‑Commerce, Cottage / Agri‑Food
Raw Milk & Derived Products Now Permitted (HB 1131)
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What happened: As of August 1, 2025, ND law allows raw milk and some related products (cream, butter) to be sold directly by producers (though not via grocery stores). The Sun+1
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Why it matters: Small dairy farmers / cottage producers gain more direct sales options, expanding potential revenue streams.
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Who is affected: Small dairy farms, cottage food operators, local consumers.
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Note: Sale restrictions to direct producer sales still apply; regulatory compliance (labeling, permitting) is essential.
Minot Intermodal Export Opportunities
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What happened: The ND Trade Office is promoting export potential via Minot’s intermodal facility to help manufacturers reach new markets. minotdailynews.com
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Why it matters: Manufacturers can reduce shipping costs or increase reach by leveraging local export access.
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Who is affected: Manufacturing firms, export‑oriented businesses, logistics providers.
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Timing: Ongoing; trade missions being scheduled.
🏗 Construction / Real Estate / Local / Zoning
HB 1150: Proposed Sunday Closing Laws
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What happened: HB 1150 (introduced) seeks to adjust or codify Sunday closing laws for retail establishments in ND. North Dakota Legislative Branch
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Why it matters: If passed, retail businesses would face new restrictions or rules on Sunday operations, affecting revenue planning.
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Who is affected: Retailers, restaurants, service shops, malls, storefronts.
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Status: In legislative consideration — monitor its progress in coming weeks.
🏛 Government / Nonprofit / Public Services
SCR 4021: Resolution Against Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
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What happened: The ND Legislature passed a concurrent resolution urging the federal government and ND’s governor to end the DBE program. LegiScan
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Why it matters: If DBE support is reduced or eliminated, minority / women / disadvantaged contractors could lose set‑aside or support advantages in public contracting.
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Who is affected: Disadvantaged business owners, contractors competing in public procurement, municipalities.
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Action: It’s a nonbinding resolution, so no immediate legal impact — but signals legislative intent.
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