‘North Dakota 250 Road Trip’ exhibit opens July 1
BISMARCK — The public is invited to the opening of the State Historical Society of North Dakota’s new exhibit, “North Dakota 250 Road Trip: Our American Story,” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in ...
Leaders see benefits to higher ed student recruitment
Given North Dakota’s workforce needs, incentivizing the state’s colleges and universities to attract more students could be money well invested, according to decision-makers who spoke at Minot State University Thursday, June 18. State Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot, and Tim ...
Armstrong to present Rough Rider Award to wrestling legends
BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will present the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to national champion wrestlers and legendary wrestling coaches Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner on Oct. 1 during a ceremony at the Capitol in Bismarck. In March, Armstrong announced the twin brothers from Bismarck as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the Rough Rider Award, the highest commendation for the state’s citizens. The award ceremony, which includes the unveiling of the official portrait that will hang in the Rough Rider Award Hall of Fame, will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 in the ...
MSU earns A+ in preparing reading teachers
Minot State University’s teacher education program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future elementary educators in reading instruction. The recognition comes as part of NCTQ’s 2026 Teacher Prep Review, which evaluates how well teacher preparation programs equip future teachers with evidence-based reading instruction practices aligned with the science of reading. “We are deeply committed to preparing our students to teach reading well to all learners and are happy to have been recognized for that dedication,” ...
Music venture caps off when girls take stage
Four young Minot women have spent the past several weeks exploring the world of music. They’ve also polished their performance skills and are ready to rock the house in Citizens Alley this Thursday, June 25. Jersey Johnson, Kenleigh Monley and sisters Zoey and Selah Miller will share the ...