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Shelter helps keep men off cold streets

It is no secret that North Dakota winters can be brutal, and that is why Men's Winter Refuge offers help. Executive Director Mike Zimmer has been working with the Men's Winter Refuge since February 2015, which came in the middle of the busy season at the homeless shelter. Open from November ...

Methane rule rollback proposed

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s congressional delegation has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement this week that it plans to end a Biden-era rule aiming to cut emissions of methane from oil and gas field operations. The delegation has raised concern about the rule’s impact on ...

Helping Hands Harvest event set

FARGO – Helping Hands Harvest benefit dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center, Fargo. The deadline for tickets is Sunday, Nov. 1. Contact Farm Rescue for ticket information at info@farmrescue.org or 252-2017. The event is an evening of food, fellowship and raising funds to support farm and ranch families facing unexpected challenges. Featured speakers include a farm family assisted by Farm Rescue sharing their personal journey, reflecting on the challenges they faced, what receiving assistance meant to them and how they are doing ...

Ornaments sought for Capitol tree

BISMARCK – The Office of North Dakota's First Lady is inviting members of the public to submit handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree, which will be displayed in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol starting with a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 29. First Lady Kjersti Armstrong has selected “Kindness” as the theme of this year’s State Christmas Tree. Submitted ornaments can vary from traditional to contemporary arts. Items that are commercially produced or made from kits are not eligible. Designers are free to create ornaments in any shape or medium ...

Nominations requested for governor’s art awards

BISMARCK – North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA), in partnership with the Governor's Office, is accepting nominations for the 2027 ND Governor's Awards for the Arts. Presented every two years, the awards recognize outstanding individuals, educators, community groups and organizations whose dedication, leadership and creativity have made a lasting impact on the arts and cultural life of North Dakota. The ND Governor's Awards for the Arts honor those who expand access to the arts, enrich artistic experiences, preserve and celebrate cultural heritage, strengthen arts education and ...

Smart with My Money scholarship available

BISMARCK – North Dakota students have chances to win one of two $1,500 Smart with My Money Scholarships through the Bank of North Dakota this month. The bank is providing one $1,500 scholarship to North Dakota high school juniors and seniors and one $1,500 scholarship to college students who are North Dakota residents or attending a North Dakota school. The scholarships will be awarded through a contribution to a College SAVE 529 Plan account that can be used toward qualified higher education expenses, including tuition. Starting Nov. 1, students who register for a free account at ...