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Boarding school survivor to speak at MSU

On Nov. 5, the Minot State University Native American Club will host speaker Dr. Ramona Klein in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. Klein will share her personal experiences as a survivor of the Fort Totten Boarding School and discuss the lasting impact boarding schools have had on Indigenous communities, according to the club. There will be a campus event at 11 a.m. for students, staff and faculty and a community event, free and open to the public, at 6 p.m. Both sessions will take place in the Hartnett Hall Collaboration Space. “I wanted everyone…

HHS raises lead safety awareness

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about lead exposure and ways North Dakotans can protect children…

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Local Elections

Incumbents seek reelection in Ward County

Three incumbents are seeking reelection to their Ward County offices in the Nov. 3 general election. Ward County Sheriff Robert Roed said he is seeking a third four-year term to the office. Ward County Commissioners John Fjeldahl, finishing 20 years on the board, and Jason Olson, finishing his first term, are seeking additional four-year…

Local Sports

Patriots earn top spots in state cross country

The Bismarck Century Patriots took top spots in both the Class A Boys 5000 meter and the Class A Girls 5000 meter races in the 2026 North Dakota State Cross Country Championship over the past weekend, October 23-24. The Patriots' boys team finished first overall with a total of 35 points. Fargo Davies finished…

Obituaries

Merlyn Smette

Nov. 22, 1940-Oct. 18, 2026 Upham Merlyn Jason “Mick” Smette, 85, Minot, formerly of…

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