North Dakota weekly unemployment claims declined last week
N.D. – New weekly unemployment claims in North Dakota declined last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New claims, which are usually an indicator of layoffs, dropped to 748 in the week ending May 8, down from 770…
ADM plant is a ‘great milestone for the North Dakota soybean industry’
N.D. – Plans for a new soybean crush plant to be built at Spiritwood, N.D., will provide a new marketing tool for soybean farmers, allowing them another channel to move soybeans as value-added products such as soybean meal and soybean oil, an industry official says. “It’s…
ND Teacher Has Students Reenact George Floyd Arrest in Classroom
N.D. – A Wahpeton North Dakota teacher has put herself in hot water after having some students reenact the George Floyd arrest in her classroom. Dakota News Now is reporting that Wahpeton Elementary School’s fifth-grade teacher, Barb Michelson, has been placed on administrative leave since last week,…
Governor’s official State Band and Chorus programs chosen for 2021
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that the Bismarck Legacy High School Wind Ensemble and Larimore High School Senior Choir have been selected as the 2021 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs. “Congratulations to Bismarck Legacy High School Wind Ensemble and Larimore…
Main Street construction to cause traffic delays this summer in Mandan
MANDAN, N.D. – Mandan’s Main Street is getting a face-lift this summer, and residents and visitors should expect traffic delays. The $3.8 million project contains various components along different stretches of the roadway, including concrete repair, pedestrian crossings, and traffic light replacement and removals. The…
Local water provider receives loan for distribution project
MINOT, N.D. – A local water provider will be receiving a loan of more than $3 million from the state Department of Environmental Quality for water and sanitary and storm sewer projects. The North Prairie Regional Water District is one of three recipients of a…
Minot community activists organize 2021 Juneteenth celebration
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot African American Heritage Council recently announced plans for their Juneteenth Block Party. Juneteenth is the day commemorating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. The event will be held on June 19, at 20th Avenue SE in the old…
Week of fundraisers to benefit Roger Maris Cancer Center, community causes
FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health is adding events to the Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament to raise money for enhanced cancer treatments including a bone-marrow transplant program that will launch later this year. Sanford administrators say the bone-marrow transplant program at the Roger Maris Cancer…
