WFD responds to commercial building fire
WILLISTON – The Williston Fire Department (WFD) reported it responded Sunday, Aug. 9, to a commercial structure fire started by an incinerator. The department was dispatched at 12:30 p.m. to the 1300 block of East Broadway Street following an initial report from a person driving by the ...
Grant to expand children’s behavioral health services
BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it has been awarded a $6 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand community-based behavioral health services for children, youth and families in north central and southeastern North Dakota. The funding, awarded through SAMHSA's Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI), will support the expansion of regional service continuums for children, adolescents and young adults (birth through age 21) at risk or with a serious emotional disturbance (SED) and ...
Registrations open for August Parent Cafe
The August Parent Cafe will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from noon-1 p.m. Learn strategies for a smooth back-to-school transition. Online Parent Cafe events offer a chance to connect, reflect and listen to other parents and caregivers. Cafes are eligible for parent education credit hours. Certificates are sent to participants after each event. To register, contact Holly Arnold at holly.arnold@ndsu.edu.
Fort Mandan brings history to life
WASHBURN — Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, Washburn, with free interactive learning programs for all ages. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. during the following times. — Aug. 31-Sept. 4: Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices. — Sept. 5-6: Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate. — Sept. 7-11: Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological ...