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State park visitors urged to help protect parks from invasive species

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, is highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) during the week of May 3-9. ANS Awareness Week in North Dakota is intended to ...

Area towns receive water project loans

BISMARCK – Kenmare and New Town are among communities recently awarded loans from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority. Kenmare received a $2.4 million Clean Water ...

International Roundup showcases ND at Medora

BISMARCK – Medora recently served as the host for the International Roundup, a three-day event that welcomed 200 participants, including 40 international tourism operators from 14 countries, for business meetings and a familiarization tour. The collaborative work with more than 100 regional ...

Youth showcase skills at Communication Arts Contest

Youth from Mountrail and Ward counties showcased their public speaking and presenting skills during the County 4-H Communication Arts Contest held March 28 at the Mountrail County South Complex in Stanley. The contest is divided into three age groups: Senior (ages 13-18), Junior (ages 8-12) ...

Minot Public Schools announces new district logo, colors

Minot Public Schools will officially transition to a new district logo and color palette, marking an important step forward in the district’s identity. The new colors — silver and gold — were selected to represent one color from each of the district’s two high schools, symbolizing ...

Grass fire quickly extinguished Monday

According to Minot Fire Department, about 2:20 p.m., Minot Central Dispatch received reports of a grass fire in the 1300 block of Third Street Northeast. Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported, and no damage occurred to the nearby ...