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Senate committee advances ND water funding

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WASHINGTON – Legislation that would ensure federal funding for the Northwest Area Water Supply project was approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Wednesday, June 10, according to U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND. Hoeven sponsored the Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA) Amendments, a bipartisan bill that he noted would support more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota while helping to fulfill federal compensation that was promised to the state and tribes upon the construction of the Garrison Dam and Oahe Dam. The legislation now moves to the ...

Free summer programming offered at confluence center

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WILLISTON — Enjoy weekly summer events highlighting the area’s cultures, rivers, and history through Aug. 29 at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. Registration is not required for these free, family-friendly programs. Children must be accompanied by an ...

Nominations sought for local history awards 

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BISMARCK — The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking nominations for the annual awards program recognizing outstanding achievement in three categories of history: Excellence in Local History, Heritage Profile Honor, and North Dakota Person of History. Details and nomination forms are available online and must be delivered or postmarked by Friday, July 10, at 5 p.m. The Excellence in Local History Award recognizes individuals, groups or organizations who have dedicated time, talent and efforts to local and regional history and serve as a role model of excellence. The ...

Ryder to celebrate 120th birthday June 19-20

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RYDER – The community of Ryder will be celebrating its 120th birthday on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20. Two days of class reunions and other gatherings and events plus food and music are being planned. Activities open on Friday at 4 p.m. with a welcome and class reunions in the Community Center, followed by a catered dinner from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door but those attending are asked to RSVP to ryderturns120@gmail.com to assist planners. At 7 p.m., Memories of Ryder will begin, also in the Community Center. The evening concludes with a DJ and karaoke ...

New school to bring educational option to Stanley area

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STANLEY – Stanley-area residents who have been dreaming of a Christian school in the community will soon be getting a dream come true. Crossroads Christian Academy is scheduled to open for kindergarten through eight grade students Aug. 19 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and N.D. ...

Deferred sentence given for narcotic sales near park

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A Minot woman who pleaded guilty to delivering controlled substances to a juvenile within 300 feet of a public park has been granted a deferred imposition of sentence. Brynn Elizabetha Swanson, 20, entered her plea in March, pleading guilty to two Class B felony counts of delivery of a schedule II stimulant and one Class A felony count of delivery of a controlled substance I or II within 300 feet of a public park. One additional Schedule II stimulant count and four counts of delivery of marijuana were dismissed in accordance with a plea agreement. According to court documents, Minot ...