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ND Democratic-NPL convention set for Bismarck

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Democratic-NPL has announced its state convention, themed “Unite For Our Future,” will be held at Bismarck State College from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 8. “At a moment when division threatens progress, we come together – across generations, ...

Prairie Grit launches “United With GRIT” with Minot schools

Prairie Grit announced it is launching United With GRIT, a public outreach series with Minot Public Schools that pairs high school athletics with adaptive sports through two featured events. During the events, student athletes will wear custom jerseys, adaptive athletes will take the spotlight ...

Trinity Health Foundation awards nursing scholarships

Trinity Health Foundation awarded nursing scholarships on Friday, Jan.9 to students from Dakota College at Bottineau and Minot State University during its annual Nursing Scholarship Awards Program, supporting students at multiple stages of their nursing education while strengthening the ...

PrairieFare: A New Year’s resolution for an old friend

I had a conversation with an old friend of mine on Zoom. I have known him since childhood when I’d leave him a couple of spritz cookies and a glass of milk every year. “Did you find your gift under the tree?” he asked. “Yes, thank you! You know I collect dachshund figurines. I liked ...

Oil, gas lease sales generate $8 million-plus in revenue

BILLINGS, Mont. — The Bureau of Land Management announced it has leased 19 parcels totaling 4,116 acres in Montana and North Dakota for more than $8.65 million in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the ...

Elks awards scholarships

Minot Elks Lodge #1089 awarded three scholarships based on its lodge area submissions for the Elks National Most Valuable Student Scholarships. The awards were given to: Cody Irwin, Minot North High School $1,500; Emersyn Kopp, Minot North High School $1,000; and Brynn Hanson, Des Lacs ...