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Agenda announced for Governor's Workforce Summit

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BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced registration is open and the agenda is available for the 2026 Governor’s Workforce Summit, set for Sept. 23 at the Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence. The summit will bring together policymakers, employers, educators, workforce professionals and community leaders to explore solutions for strengthening North Dakota’s workforce and positioning the state for long-term economic growth. “Building the workforce North Dakota needs for the future requires us to think differently about how we develop ...

DCB provides dental training at Northland

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BOTTINEAU – Dakota College at Bottineau announced it has added Northland Health Centers to its clinical rotation partnership. DCB’s Dental Hygiene program is in its second year at the DCB downtown location in Minot. Through the partnership, dental hygiene students will complete hands-on rotations at Northland’s Minot Dental Center, gaining practical experience while helping expand access to preventive oral health services for patients in the region. DCB is the only accredited program in western North Dakota that allows students to work alongside experienced dental professionals in ...

Peace Garden honors 9/11 victims

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The International Peace Garden opened its 9/11 memorial site in 2002. The area contains salvaged iron remnants, donated in 2010, from the remains of the World Trade Center, according to its website. Each year the Peace Garden holds a memorial service open to the public on Sept. 11 to ...

First West Nile death reported in ND

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BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an individual older than 60 from southwestern North Dakota has become the state’s first West Nile virus-related death in 2026. As of Sept. 9, 25 human West Nile virus cases have been reported in 14 counties, HHS reported. Fourteen of those individuals were hospitalized. In 2025, North Dakota had 86 cases and two West Nile virus-related deaths. Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms or have only mild symptoms, such as fever and headache. In more severe cases, the virus can cause high fever, ...

Remembering Stanley native on 9/11

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Ann Nelson was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, in 1971 and raised in Stanley, North Dakota. Nelson lost her life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, and since has been honored throughout the state of North Dakota for her passions and aspirations. Nelson worked in the World Trade ...

Minot library to hold free literacy event

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Families and people of all ages are invited to celebrate literacy, learning and community at Fall Into Reading, a free event taking place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. at the Minot Public Library. This community literacy event aims to unite families, educators and local organizations for an engaging afternoon dedicated to the joys of reading and interactive learning activities. Guests will enjoy activity stations throughout the library, opportunities to connect with local organizations, schools and community resources and participate in plenty of hands-on fun. As a special ...