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NDCF celebrates local giving during NCF week

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BISMARCK – From equipping firefighters to supporting local libraries and improving community gathering spaces, local community foundations help turn hometown generosity into lasting support. During National Community Foundation Week, Nov. 12–18, the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) announced, it is recognizing the donors and volunteers who make that work possible. Established in 1976, NDCF is a statewide community foundation that connects charitable giving with community needs. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $141 million in grants benefiting North ...

Vehicle fire extinguished Sunday

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A vehicle fire near a building was extinguished without spreading on Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the Minot Fire Department. The department reported it responded at about 6:48 p.m. to the 1200 block of Second Avenue Southwest for reports of a vehicle fire. While en route, responding crews were informed that the vehicle on fire was close to a nearby structure. The first engine arrived within three minutes and 20 seconds and quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures. All fire damage was contained to the vehicle, and no injuries were reported.

Surrey school faces post-election decisions

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SURREY – Preliminary election results that show a Surrey Public School bond issue failed by five votes has left the Surrey School Board with decisions to make. Among them is whether to challenge the election results because of street coding errors that kept 12 district voters in McHenry ...

Veterans program set for Wednesday

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Brad Reed, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of North Dakota, from West Fargo, will be guest speaker at the Veterans Day program in Minot on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The program begins at 11 a.m. in the Armory inside the Minot Municipal Auditorium at 420 3rd Ave. SW. Staff Sgt. Robert Hellemn of Minot Air Force Base will serve as master of ceremonies. This year's program is hosted by the Minot VFW, Post 753.

MSU's Focus on Healthcare: Association supports future ND nurses

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This is the second in a series about Minot State University's focus on healthcare. The Nursing Students Association of North Dakota (NSAND) provides nursing students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, advocate for the nursing profession and become involved in their communities ...

Low interest races draws low voter turnout

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This week, North Dakota saw its lowest voter turnout in a general election in 50 years, a sharp contrast to the national attention surrounding this year’s midterms. The North Dakota Secretary of State reported just under 40% of eligible voters cast ballots in this year's election. Michelle ...