Northeast North Dakota farmers get an early start planting
N.D. – Dry weather has resulted in a smooth start to Darren Kadlec’s 2021 planting season. The Pisek farmer is nearly finished planting his wheat, and on an early May day was wheeling his 4760 John Deere tractor that was pulling a harrow-packer across a…
North Dakota celebrates Child Care Provider Appreciation Day on May 7
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Human Services places a priority on quality early childhood experiences to help children realize their potential. The department is joining Gov. Doug Burgum, parents and partner agencies in honoring child care providers on Friday, May 7, which…
Minot educators response to Native American education bill
MINOT, N.D. – Schools in North Dakota will soon be required to teach Native American history. Some school leaders said they don’t yet know how that will incorporate Senate Bill 2304. They have until the start of the 2021 fall semester to begin including more…
Bastiat Founder Rep. Rick Becker Loses in His Own District
MINOT, N.D. — The fight for control of the North Dakota Republican Party continues to play out in district party reorganizations across the state. Activists aligned with the Bastiat Caucus in the Legislature have been trying to take over district leadership positions and then use those positions…
Minot leaders approve grant for CTE center
MINOT, N.D. – Dakota College at Bottineau is one step closer to getting a new location in Minot to be used for career and technical education. The Minot City Council approved an $800,000 MAGIC Fund grant for Minot State University Foundation to purchase the property….
NWS Dought Briefing cautions dry conditions to persist through summer
MINOT, N.D. – A Drought Briefing issued by the National Weather Service Wednesday cautions that current drought conditions across North Dakota are likely to “persist or worsen” well into the summer months. The NWS adds, “It is always possible we could have a pattern change and transition…
Night one of the Minot Police Department’s Citizens Academy
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Police Department holds a yearly Citizens Academy, which allows the community and law enforcement agency to have a better understanding of each other and learn a little more about the department. On night one of the academy, students learned about patrol…
Flood Protection on the way for Tierrecita Vallejo
MINOT, N.D. – Minot City leaders approved the WC-1 plan for the Tierrecita Vallejo levee segment at Monday’s city council meeting. In this rendering by the Souris River Joint Board, the proposed levee will protect the neighborhood and tie off the Northwest end of Minot’s…
