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Focus on moms leads to healthy babies

Healthy moms translate to healthy babies, according to the philosophy behind the services provided by North Dakota Catholic Charities. “If it wraps around the health of a baby, health of a pregnancy, health of a mom, we’re doing it,” said Kristie Urness, social worker with Catholic ...

Thanks, Mom

Lois Kankovsky, Minot, wrote the following poem for her mother, Ella Baklenko of Benedict, for Mother's Day. She said she wrote it in about 1985. For all of the thinks you have given me. ...for an appreciation of beautiful things .. a garden of flowers .. a fresh bouquet on the ...

County to examine its gravel pit rules

Concerns about whether Ward County’s regulations on gravel pits are strong enough could spur some ordinance changes. The Ward County Commission on Tuesday, May 5, heard from Douglas-area resident Brent Johnson, who voiced concerns about pit expansions and the spread of weeds in calling for ...

HHS seeks public comment on State Plan on Aging

BISMARCK - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), Adult and Aging Services Section is seeking public comment on the draft Older Americans Act State Plan on Aging for the period of Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2030. Public comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on May 31. The State ...

MOMS Club to hold membership, diaper drive

The MOMS Club of Minot-Burlington has announced its official Spring Membership Drive, taking place on Friday, May 15, at 3 p.m. in Radio City Park. In the spirit of mothers supporting mothers, the event will also feature a communitywide diaper drive to benefit the Delight & Co. Diaper ...

Law enforcement to make Special Olympics torch run

Law enforcement officers from across North Dakota will take to the streets, highways and community routes during the week of May 11-15 as part of the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Dakota. The torch run is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness ...