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Back to school means increased student traffic

The beginning of the school year means more young people traveling via bicycle, electric bike, off-highway vehicle and on foot. According to Vision Zero, both pedestrians and drivers have roles in keeping students safe. Growing methods of transportation mean different encounters on daily drives, especially in neighborhoods. Karin Mongeon, director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation Highway Safety Division, said, "Every trip to school should end with every student arriving home safely. We all share the responsibility of preventing crashes and moving North Dakota closer to ...

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New school year brings new Surrey superintendent

SURREY – This school year brings a new role for Steven Bucks as Surrey Public School’s superintendent. He takes over from Central Regional Education Association interim superintendent Dr. Luke Schaefer. Bucks said his career has been an interesting evolution that led him from teaching in the classroom to holding leadership positions in administration. Bucks originally intended to become a pilot before shifting toward education, which led him to leave his home state of Wisconsin and attend Minnesota State University, Mankato, for its flight program. He met his wife, Dawn, who is ...

SWC approves water projects in region

BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved more than $5.9 million in funding for projects including dam support, water supply, and other water infrastructure projects across the state during its Aug. 18 meeting in Bismarck. Approved projects include: – Burke County Water Resource District, North Star Dam removal, $185,282. – Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, MM 10R Irrigation Project, $253,729. – Underwood, water system improvements, $450,074. – Western Area Water Supply, R&T Stanley and Little Knife Bay, $646,650. Gov. Kelly Armstrong and ...

‘Come From Away’ comes to Minot

The Mouse River Players Community Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the Tony award winning musical "Come From Away" as a tribute to Sept. 11 and a reminder of the community that came together in the aftermath to support around 7,000 people. “The high point is humanity,” ...

Minot man pleads guilty to gross sexual imposition

A Minot man charged with multiple sexual offenses against a minor has pleaded guilty to four charges, including two felonies, in North Central District Court. Steven Exantus, Minot, appeared in court Aug. 14, pleading guilty to gross sexual imposition, a felony AA; luring minors by computer, a felony B; and contributing to the delinquency of a minor and false information or report to law enforcement, both misdemeanor C. A felony A charge of gross sexual imposition and additional misdemeanors of contributing , contributing to delinquency of a minor, and delivery to a certain persons ...