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Trinity welcomes first student into echocardiography program

Trinity Health has accepted the first student into its newly established Adult Echocardiography Program, marking an important milestone in the organization's commitment to advancing heart care and workforce development. This program is the only hospital-based adult echocardiography program in North Dakota, according to Trinity Health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, creating a demand for trained healthcare professionals who can assist in the diagnosis and management of heart disease. Echocardiographers use ultrasound technology to evaluate ...

Grants available for historic preservation

BISMARCK — The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through its annual appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) money from the National Park Service, is making $150,000 available to the public for use in the restoration, stabilization and protection of historic and archaeological properties. This money can only be used on properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The granting of HPF money is a competitive process. Applications will be reviewed by a committee from the State Historical Society’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Department ...

Historic bridge to be studied for rehab

A historic walking bridge in east Minot that has been deteriorating with age is being considered for rehabilitation. The Minot City Council on Aug. 3 approved negotiating with AE2S of Grand Forks to conduct the preliminary engineering on the Eastwood Park Bridge to determine the extent of the ...

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ND water experts say ‘if in doubt, stay out’

North Dakota officials are monitoring dozens of lakes and reservoirs for harmful algal blooms and are asking residents to be on alert during recreational activities. Lake Tschida in Grant County and at least seven other bodies of water are under active advisories. Laxmi Prasad, assistant ...