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Interpretative center offers roleplaying adventure

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WASHBURN — The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center near Washburn will host “Dugouts & Pirogues: The Way Through the Northern Corridor,” a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired tabletop roleplaying event, on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. in the library. The program is family-friendly and open to ages 12 and older. Participants ages 12 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. During this ongoing monthly campaign, step into a fantasy expedition inspired by historical themes of the Corps of Discovery using Dungeons & Dragons 2024 fifth edition rules in a custom setting. Join an imaginary ...

New playground coming to southside complex

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A new playground is being installed at the SCHEELS complex on 16th Avenue Southeast in Minot. Ashley Gathman, marketing and development for the Minot Park District, said funding for the equipment and installation came from contributions from Minot Junior Golf, Minot Area Community Foundation ...

WSC awarded grant to strengthen STEM workforce

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WILLISTON — Williston State College has been awarded $373,701 through the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program to expand technical education and help prepare more skilled workers for Western North Dakota’s energy and technology industries. The funded project, “Advanced Technological Education: Developing an Effective Regional Educational Framework for STEM Technician Talent Generation for the Bakken Region,” will expand outreach to rural communities, develop certification opportunities in Electronic & Industrial Controls, strengthen training ...

DEA warns parents of online drug sales

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The Drug Enforcement Administration is cracking down on the growing number of drug traffickers on social media that are targeting children and young adults. The Omaha Division has been working with local law enforcement in its regions to spread awareness, control and stop the illegal ...

Summit brings energy, tax experts to ND

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BISMARCK — Two national experts will bring energy and tax policy perspectives to the Greater North Dakota Chamber's 2026 Policy Summit on Sept. 22 at the Bismarck Event Center. Martin Lin, senior manager in Energy & Infrastructure at Deloitte, and Joe Bishop-Henchman, executive vice president of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, will headline sessions examining two issues central to North Dakota's competitiveness: energy and taxation. Bishop-Henchman has authored more than 100 studies on tax policy and tax law and has extensive experience working with policymakers across the ...

DCB welcomes four new faculty

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BOTTINEAU – Dakota College at Bottineau has announced the addition of four new faculty members for the fall 2026 semester. New faculty members are Tanya Gillen, nursing; Joanie House, dental; Kortney Arnold, social studies; and Cyla McMechan, medical laboratory technician. Gillen joins DCB as a full-time nursing instructor, bringing a diverse background in healthcare, exercise science and rehabilitation. Raised on a North Dakota farm, Gillen earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in special education from the University of North Dakota in 1999. She later ...