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Senior Santa program sees first season success

There was a single ornament hanging from a Christmas tree in the waiting room at Minot Home Instead on Monday. The tree, when fully decorated, had about 50 ornaments hanging from its branches, each with a list on the back of wants or needs of a senior or disabled community member as part of a ...

Carbon pipeline debate reaches new stage

More regulatory action is needed, but a controversial pipeline project in North Dakota is moving forward after a permit was recently approved. Supporters and opponents are now eyeing the next steps. The state's Public Service Commission gave Summit Carbon Solutions the green light for a ...

ND attracting top talent with Find the Good Life

BISMARCK — Find the Good Life in North Dakota is welcoming former North Dakotans home this holiday season. The national talent attraction campaign launched in June of 2022 is aimed at addressing the state’s workforce shortage in an innovative way, according to North Dakota Tourism. “As ...

HHS to host on opioid, substance use prevention

BISMARCK – North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services will host two events to address the opioid crisis and substance use prevention on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Bismarck Event Center. Both events are open to in-person and virtual attendees, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to ...

Community invited to celebrate Lille Julaften

Lille Julaften, or Little Christmas Eve, is the celebration before the celebration in Norway. Sons of Norway-Thor Lodge invites the community to learn how Norwegians celebrate Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Scandinavian Heritage Center, lower level, located at 1020 S. Broadway. The ...

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning during cold weather

BISMARCK – November marks Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and the North Dakota Fire Marshal has been working to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and the simple steps North Dakotans can take to protect their families. Carbon monoxide, often referred to as the ...