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DCB presents progress on drone program

BOTTINEAU – Dakota College at Bottineau reports it is making progress on its drone program through the National Science Foundation ATE grant awarded in 2023 by the U.S. government’s independent science agency. The three-year initiative is focused on strengthening the rural North Dakota ...

NDFU state convention set for Dec. 12-13

BISMARCK – Delegates will elect a new president to lead North Dakota Farmers Union into its 99th year when it kicks off its annual state convention Friday, Dec. 12, at the Bismarck Event Center. After 12 years, NDFU President Mark Watne is not seeking reelection. The impact of geopolitical ...

‘Teen Takeover’ contest seeks submissions

BISMARCK —The State Historical Society of North Dakota is accepting submissions for the 2026 “Teen Takeover” contest. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to submit an original work interpreting the theme “What will North Dakota look like 250 years in the future?” This year’s theme ...

Upcoming Minot area veterans’ events

The following information is provided by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4, Minot. Dec. 2: Minot Vet Center free pancake brunch, 9 a.m. All veterans welcome. Dec. 3: DAV Coffee, 2 p.m., Veterans Room (room 105), Ward County Administration Building, 225 3rd St. SE, Minot. Speaker ...

Suicide prevention certification training offered

NDSU Extension is offering a free QPR Suicide Prevention Certification training on Monday, Dec. 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot. Participants will become equipped to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action. Participants will ...

Foundation supports purchase of medical transport van

Trinity Health Foundation has announced the purchase of a transport van for Trinity Health KeyCare Medical, made possible through contributions to the Home Health and Hospice Fund. The new van is equipped to handle North Dakota’s winter conditions, including all-wheel drive. It will be used ...