N.D. homeowners have until March 31 to apply for a new property tax credit up to $500.

The Primary Residence Credit (PRC) was established last year through the legislative process. Homeowners must apply online for the state property tax credit through the office of the state tax commissioner. Approved applicants will receive the credit as a reduction on their 2024 tax statement, which will be mailed in December.

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Facing the challenge of finding and recruiting teachers to fill eight openings at the start of the 2023-24 school year, the Mott-Regent School District looked across borders to find talent in the Philippines. The rural school district eventually hired two North Dakotans and six Filipino educators, who are teaching kindergarten, first grade, science, math, music and special education this year. Beyond sharing their teaching talents, the Filipino teachers are also sharing their culture, with students, the school and the local community.

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North Dakotans will soon cast votes in the 2024 election cycle. While most legislative districts are the same, a recent court decision will change boundaries for Districts 9 and 15, which may impact voters there.

N.D. Secretary of State Michael Howe reminds interested individuals of important requirements candidates must meet for their names to appear on 2024 ballots. The filing deadline for all candidates is 4 p.m. CT April 8.

If you own a home in North Dakota and use it as your primary residence, you likely qualify for a new $500 property tax credit.

The Primary Residence Credit (PRC) was established last year through the legislative process. Homeowners must apply online for the state property tax credit through the office of the state tax commissioner. Approved applicants will receive the credit as a reduction on their 2024 tax statement, which will be mailed in December 2024.

Rustic Herb Bread and Tortellini Soup

Americans like food. A lot. In fact, the United States has a long list of national days dedicated to certain foods, which have been carefully researched and catalogued by Marlo Anderson in the National Day Calendar – the official, authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique national days. (Read about it on page 6.)

ice fishing

The N.D. Game and Fish Department is encouraging anglers to refer to the 2022-24 North Dakota Fishing Guide for winter fishing regulations, available online at https://gf.nd.gov/fishing/regulations-guide/2022-24.

Some winter fishing regulations include:
• A maximum of four poles is legal for ice fishing. When fishing a water body where both open water and ice occur at the same time, however, an angler is allowed a maximum of four poles, of which no more than two poles can be used in open water.

Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, North Dakota Living features two veteran-owned Pride of Dakota businesses.

Jaydobo is owned by Jayson Parsons, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, whose line of seasonings brings the zest of the Southwest to the heart of the Midwest.

The Jolly Jalapeno is owned by Alfredo and Tabatha Lugo, who balance their salsa-making business with their military careers in the U.S. Air Force.

Read their stories here!