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Behavioral health conference accepting registrations

BISMARCK – Registration is open for the sixth annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Sept. 14-17 at the Bismarck Event Center and online through a livestream option. The main conference will take place Sept. 15-17, with optional pre- and post-conference sessions offered Sept. 14 and Sept. 17. More than 1,400 in-person attendees and hundreds of virtual participants are expected to take part in keynote presentations, breakout sessions and networking opportunities focused on behavioral health, child welfare, suicide prevention and youth ...

Music camp continues concert performances

DUNSEITH – Session 4 at the International Music Camp culminates on Saturday, July 11, with a performance or display from each of the 12 camp programs offered during the week. The art exhibit will open at 10 a.m. in Howard Hall. At the same time, the handbell concert will take place in the Alme International Arts Centre. The harp performance will take place outside the Alme International Arts Centre at 11:30 a.m., weather permitting. The guitar recital will be held at 11 a.m. in the Burdick Center for the Performing Arts, followed by the piano and organ recital at 12:30 p.m. The ...

Milestone

North Dakota State University FARGO – Area students were among North Dakota State University graduates this spring. Receiving degrees were: Zackary Grover, Burlington, Bachelor of Science in management, magna cum laude; Jakob Van Berkom, Burlington, Bachelor of Science in horticulture and urban agriculture, cum laude; Alyssa Ball, Des Lacs, Bachelor of Science in agricultural education; Alison Betz, Douglas, Bachelor of Science in agricultural education; Brooklyn Rodin, Kenmare, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Cooper Bohl, Minot, Bachelor of Science in construction management, magna ...

Junior Golf announces scholarship recipients

The Minot Junior Golf Association (MJGA) has announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, recognizing nine graduating seniors for their dedication to the game of golf, academic achievement, and commitment to their communities. The 2026 scholarship recipients are Breckin Bohl, ...

Credit union partners with Companions for Children

Aspire Credit Union has announced its 2026 nonprofit partnership with Companions for Children. Each year, Aspire Credit Union selects a nonprofit organization to highlight and support through volunteerism, fundraising and community awareness efforts. "At Aspire Credit Union, we believe in ...

Area trail projects receive grant dollars

BISMARCK – The Maah Daah Hey Trail restoration and the Three Affiliated Tribes National Park East Side Trail development were among projects awarded funding through the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation Trail Program. The program received 17 applications totaling $3.48 million in grant requests for project funds. The program allocates about $1 million to award through the Federal Highway Administration. This round’s funding priority aligned with Gov. Kelly Armstrong's initiative to create opportunities and access to four-season outdoor recreation for all ...