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New school year brings new Surrey superintendent

SURREY – This school year brings a new role for Steven Bucks as Surrey Public School’s superintendent. He takes over from Central Regional Education Association interim superintendent Dr. Luke Schaefer. Bucks said his career has been an interesting evolution that led him from teaching in the classroom to holding leadership positions in administration. Bucks originally intended to become a pilot before shifting toward education, which led him to leave his home state of Wisconsin and attend Minnesota State University, Mankato, for its flight program. He met his wife, Dawn, who is ...

Minot gears up for annual Pride Festival

Magic City Equality is hosting its annual three-day Pride Festival to celebrate and come together to uplift LGBTQ2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Two-Spirits and more) across North Dakota. Running Friday through Sunday, Aug. 21-23, the festival will include performers, cultural events, food, vendors and a safe space to come together as a community. “Pride is about celebration, but it is also about community, visibility and creating spaces where people know they belong,” said Magic City Equality leadership. “We want everyone who attends Minot Pride ...

Council adopts mosquito control plan

Surveillance and ground fogging will be the focus of the City of Minot’s mosquito control program going forward. The Minot City Council on Monday, Aug. 17, contemplated costs, flexibility, effectiveness and chemical toxicity before settling on a plan that carries an estimated cost of about ...

VitellaCare helps families navigate back-to-school stress

As the school year begins, families face a multitude of pressures and changes. While the transition can be exciting for some students, it can also bring anxiety for others. According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, mental health is discussed more frequently among Gen Z than among other generations. ...

Nineteen file for tribal business council

NEW TOWN – Nineteen people have filed as candidates for the Three Affiliated Tribes' Business Council. According to the uncertified candidates list announced by the Tribal Election Board Monday, Aug. 17, the following individuals filed for the following respective positions in the 2026 primary election. Chairman: Stacey Driver, Robert Roaming Wolf Sr., Vivian Hall, Darwin Williams, Lloree Dickens, Monica Mayer, Frederick Fox and Whitney Bell. Four Bears representative: Robert White (incumbent), Yvette Young Bear, Reynold Young Bird Jr. and Marcus Levings. Twin Buttes ...

Ribbon cutting set for water treatment plant

MANDAREE– The MHA Nation will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its Bruce A. Fox Water Treatment Plant at Mandaree Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. According to MHA Nation information, Fox spent 33 years with Fort Berthold Rural Water and has been a longtime champion of tribal water rights. The plant will ensure that safe, sustainable and reliable drinking water is distributed to community members across Fort Berthold Reservation. The program will include MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox, MHA Tribal Business Council; Fort Berthold Rural Water Department, Sen. ...