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Doc providing rural families with healthcare

Dr. Stephen McDonough, a pediatrician with McKenzie Health in Bismarck, has a solid resume as a public health leader, but he now focuses less on policy and more on what North Dakota families need. He said rural families with limited access to healthcare should not be overlooked in the practice ...

MHA dancer celebrates cultural exchange

Sage Casas, also known as Zaysha Xxabish, has been dancing since he could walk. Now at age 26, he’s one of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation’s champion dancers and is performing at Norsk Hostfest today at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m at the Stockholm stage. “When I’m dancing I’m in ...

Minot instructor, student recognized for lifelong learning

Nadine Nelson, instructor at Minot Adult Learning Center, and Elisabet Weber, a former student at the center, received North Dakota Association for Lifelong Learning (NDALL) awards during the association’s fall conference this month in Bismarck, according to a news release from the ...

Volunteers sought for Scandinavian festival

Norsk Hostfest continues to have opportunities for volunteers interested in assisting with the upcoming festival, Sept. 25-28, in Minot. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help Scandi chefs in the ScandiKitchen, assist with move-in, setup and move out, selling tickets and other ...

Minot’s WayFinders, intermodal among Main Street ND awardees

WATFORD CITY – Minot’s WayFinders program has received the Main Street ND’s 21st Century Workforce Award (Urban) for its efforts to tackle workforce challenges by providing a personalized onboarding experience for community newcomers, the North Dakota Department of Commerce announced ...

Local animal shelter in ‘dire’ need, could face closure

The Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot has immediately slowed its animal intakes due to financial issues and is asking for community donations, according to shelter executives. “Intake has slowed or paused, but adoptions will continue as normal,” said Laura Garcia, the shelter’s ...