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NDDPI releases charter school application forms

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction announced it has released the application materials and timeline for the state's first round of public charter schools under ND ANCHOR, the state's new framework for approving and overseeing charter schools. The application window opens Dec. 2 and closes March 2, 2027. Decisions will be announced in mid-May. ND ANCHOR stands for Authorizing North Dakota Charters for High-Quality Outcomes and Results. In April 2025, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 2241, which allowed public charter schools in North Dakota for the first ...

Webinar to explore anti-bullying strategies

“Courage Wins: Helping Kids Navigate Online, Conflict, Drama, and Cruelty” will be offered online on Nov. 19 at noon through the North Dakota State University Extension Service. The class is free of charge for North Dakota residents. In this warm and practical workshop, Erin Walsh will helps parents and others distinguish between bullying, conflict and social drama and explains why these differences matter. Drawing on developmental science, Walsh shares concrete strategies to help young people disrupt bullying, navigate conflict with skill, and practice emotional courage when it ...

Course examines child’s first five years

A child’s first five years are the foundation for a lifetime of loving and learning. “Active Parenting: First Five Years will explore the ages and stages and the importance of nurturing young children, choosing positive discipline strategies and encouraging early learning activities at home. The online course held through the North Dakota State University Extension Service includes four Wednesday sessions that begin Dec. 2 from 7:30-9 p.m. Participants are eligible for North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Credits (Growing Futures). The class is free of charge for North Dakota ...

Small town band shares musical passion

BOTTINEAU — Members of the Too Old to Stand band, TOTS for short, are finding that simply doing what they love has a way of resonating with audiences. The Bottinea band started in 2017 when five friends, Shane Parsons, Luther Olson, Brady Michel, Robert Marum and Swain Benson, wanted to do ...

Council proceeds with utility building remodel

Members of the Minot City Council were pleased Monday, Nov. 2, with a remodeling option for the city’s water and sewer building, which is estimated to cost about half of an original plan to construct a new building. Last March, the council rejected a low bid of about $3.5 million to ...

Movie Skate returns with ‘Toy Story 5’

Minot Parks invites the community to lace up their skates and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun at the next Movie Skate, featuring 'Toy Story 5,' on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 6-8 p.m. in the Pepsi Rink at MAYSA Arena. Admission is at the door per person, with skate rentals available for an additional fee for those who need them. Movie Skate offers families and friends a chance to enjoy a movie on the big screen while skating around the rink. Everyone is welcome to attend.