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DPI staff volunteer to substitute teach

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) is launching a new effort in which State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier, along with department staff, will volunteer as substitute teachers during the 2026–27 school year. “Every parent and teacher knows to best serve students, understanding the realities of today’s classroom is essential,” State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to connect directly with kids and remain grounded in the everyday experiences of our students and teachers.” Bachmeier also hopes the effort ...

BurliMOT events set for Sept. 11-12

The SCHEELS BurliMOT half marathon, half marathon relay and 5K events will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, with a separate 1 mile walk/run/roll on Friday, Sept. 11. The scenic 13.1 mile BurliMOT course follows the Souris Valley along dedicated running and biking paths from Burlington to downtown Minot, ending in Citizens Alley. Register by Sept. 1 to receive a custom BurliMOT shirt. Medals will be provided to all finishers. A shuttle from downtown Minot to Burlington is available for participants in the half marathon. The half marathon relay may include up to four runners and ...

Vegetation control to begin on Missouri River sandbars

RIVERDALE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct vegetation management activities throughout September on sandbars in the Missouri River between Garrison Dam and Huff. The Bismarck-Mandan river segment will not be sprayed. This work is being done to keep the sandbars free of vegetation to improve nesting habitat for the threatened piping plover. Certified applicators using helicopters will begin spraying around the beginning of September on the vegetated portions of sandbars. About 1,200 acres have been identified for treatment by a team of federal and state agency ...

Garrison water district proposes system improvements

GARRISON – An environmental review has found no significant impacts from system improvements proposed by the Garrison Rural Water District, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The current system cannot keep up with pressure demands in western service areas, according to NDDEQ information. The western area is the farthest from the water source, which has made water availability and pressure limited during peak demands. By constructing a new pump station and reservoir, the pressure and water demands can be stable throughout peak usage timeframes. Total ...

Tribal reps bring input to addiction forum

WASHINGTON — North Segment Councilwoman Dr. Monica Mayer of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation), along with Teliea Baker, director of The Door Resource & Recovery Lodge, and Dr. Joy Froelich of Good Road Recovery Center, recently attended the Chronic Disease of Addiction ...

Head Start to hold coat drive

Head start will be holding a coat drive, though coats are not the only needed donations. Donations will be accepted Sept 1-30, and the drop off location is Qdoba at 1700 S. Broadway, Minot. This will be the first year in many years that Head Start has held a coat drive. The greatest needs are snow pants sizes 2T-⅞, snow boots sizes toddler 5-13 and youth 1-5, coats sizes 3T-⅞ and warm cold-rated gloves. Head Start is expecting 100-plus donations and is hoping for extras for the families of the children it is helping. Clothing can be brand new or gently used. Items will be ...