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NDDPI approves Christian school in Stanley

STANLEY – Christian Crossroads Academy has announced it has received formal approval from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) as of July 20, marking a significant milestone as the academy prepares to welcome students for its inaugural school year. The approval represents the successful completion of the state's review process and affirms that Christian Crossroads Academy has met the requirements necessary to operate as a nonpublic school in North Dakota. "Our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, families, and community supporters have worked tirelessly to ...

Council pushes to get Trinity’s top floor occupied

A dispute over building code has left the top floor of Trinity Health’s hospital vacant since the medical complex opened on April 30, 2023. The Minot City Council determined Monday, July 20, the situation needs to change, and if that means the council needs to do some prodding of Trinity ...

Milestone

Bismarck State College BISMARCK – Area students were among more ethan 650 graduates following spring semester at Bismarck State College. Commencement was May 15. Graduates included: Caleb Brentrup, Minot, certificate in carpentry (residential); Andrew Christensen, Kenmare, certificate in automotive technology (electrical/chassis); Gunnar Deaver, Berthold, Associate in Applied Science in agriculture industry and technology; Tristan Dobson, Minot, Associated in Applied Science in petroleum production technology; Tayler Falcon, Minot, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science; Austin ...

ND State Parade honors 250 years of heroes

Visitors find fun, adventure at ND State Fair

Mental health crisis calls outpace answering capacity

When North Dakotans in a mental-health crisis call a main hotline, some are directed to a national backup center. Officials say as demand soars, local answering capacity needs more support, with lingering questions about the rural impact. An interim legislative committee heard testimony ...