Minot Public Schools loosens mask mandates effective May 26
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Public School Board voted Thursday to change the district’s mask policy for students from a requirement to a recommendation, effective May 26. The vote followed lengthy discussion and testimony from parents, students and community members on the issue of whether…
Suspicious object in Mandan leads to terrorizing arrest
MANDAN, N.D. – An incident involving a suspicious object shut down streets in downtown Mandan on May 7 and led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man on a terrorizing charge. Authorities eventually determined the object was harmless. An incident involving a suspicious object shut…
North Dakota teacher on leave after class discussion led to students reenacting George Floyd arrest
N.D. — A Wahpeton, N.D., elementary school teacher is on administrative leave as the school district investigates a possible “inappropriate” and “insensitive” classroom activity that happened during a discussion of the death of George Floyd. That’s according to Superintendent Rick Jacobson, who said in a posting on…
North Dakota Governor Opens Positions for Applications
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that positions on the State Health Council are open for applications after the governor accepted the resignations of the council’s current members, thanking them for their service and contributions to the health and well-being of North Dakotans. Under state…
Burgum Thanks State Health Council Members for Their Service, Opens Positions for Applications
BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum Friday announced that positions on the State Health Council are open for applications after the governor accepted the resignations of the council’s current members, thanking them for their service and contributions to the health and well-being of North Dakotans….
North Dakota wildfire total tops 800
BISMARCK, N.D. – Wildfires in North Dakota this spring have burned an area four times the size of Bismarck, according to data released Tuesday. Wildfire officials in the state have streamlined their fire documenting system to eliminate lags in reporting, according to Beth Hill, acting outreach…
Williston Economic Development ready to get Back in the Game after summit
BISMARCK, N.D. – Commerce, construction and COVID; the 2021 Williston Economic Development Summit highlighted a year full of successes from 2020 and shared a positive outlook for the coming year. Held that the Eleven Restaurant and Lounge in Williston, the summit brought together industry professionals…
Prairie Public Broadcasting honors Rickard student in statewide writing contest
BISMARCK, N.D. – Hot dog! Rickard Elementary student Stella Rossland has been chosen as the statewide winner for PBS’ Kids Writers Contest for her story about some playful princess pups. Rossland is a kindergartner is Maria Carrier’s class, who was previously recognized for having students…
