NECHE, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — Operating hours at four ports of entry in North Dakota are being expanded.
Starting Jan. 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will operate Fortuna and Noonan from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Neche from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Walhalla from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., in coordination with Canada Border Services Agency.
Sen. John Hoeven has been pushing for the expanded hours, saying it is critical to tourism and trade in northern border states.
Hours were reduced during the COVID pandemic.
“This is good news for our border communities, ag producers, tourism industry and travelers, but more needs to be done. The continued restricted hours at ports of entry across the northern border are a real challenge for our economy and the many industries that rely on trade with our close friend and ally, Canada,” said Hoeven.
“These impacts are avoidable and are the direct result of the Biden administration’s failed border policies, which caused resources and personnel to be pulled away from the northern border. With the new administration coming in, we will continue working to ensure the law is enforced, restore order along our nation’s borders and bring North Dakota’s ports of entry back to their normal operating hours.”
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