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Excellence in forestry honored at 2026 Trees Bowl

FARGO – Fourteen "Trees Award" winners from across the state were recognized at the 36th Trees Bowl and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Trees Awards recognize individuals, organizations and agencies who contribute in an outstanding way to forestry activities. This year’s ...

DPI launches student summit, names cabinet members

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has announced the launch of the Student Legislative Summit, along with the selection of 25 middle and high school students to serve on the 2026–28 Superintendent’s Student Cabinet. Area students named to the cabinet are Brailyn Monson, eighth grade, Alexander Public School; Daphne Tredwell, 11th grade, Williston High School; Emma Striha, ninth grade, Velva Public School; Kailey Verlinde, 10th grade, Divide County High School; Parker Robertus, 9th grade, North Shore Plaza Public School; and Shiloh Christianson, ninth grade, ...

NDSU Extension program accepting applicants

Anyone who loves gardening and sharing plant knowledge is invited to apply to the North Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener program. Online training starts in January 2027, offering a learning experience for adults. The Extension Master Gardener Program is a national volunteer service organization that works in cooperation with land-grant universities. The program trains and empowers volunteers to teach others how to garden, conserve natural resources such as pollinators, beautify communities and diagnose common garden problems. NDSU Extension is now accepting ...

DCB provides dental training at Northland

BOTTINEAU – Dakota College at Bottineau announced it has added Northland Health Centers to its clinical rotation partnership. DCB’s Dental Hygiene program is in its second year at the DCB downtown location in Minot. Through the partnership, dental hygiene students will complete hands-on rotations at Northland’s Minot Dental Center, gaining practical experience while helping expand access to preventive oral health services for patients in the region. DCB is the only accredited program in western North Dakota that allows students to work alongside experienced dental professionals in ...

Minot library to hold free literacy event

Families and people of all ages are invited to celebrate literacy, learning and community at Fall Into Reading, a free event taking place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. at the Minot Public Library. This community literacy event aims to unite families, educators and local organizations for an engaging afternoon dedicated to the joys of reading and interactive learning activities. Guests will enjoy activity stations throughout the library, opportunities to connect with local organizations, schools and community resources and participate in plenty of hands-on fun. As a special ...