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MSU Academic Hall of Fame adds two

Local News September 19, 2026

Minot State University added two new members into its Academic Hall of Fame. Michelle Bertsch and Theresa Windus will represent its class of 2026. A reception ceremony honoring the two newest members was held Friday, Sept. 18, at the Hartnett Hall Collaboration Space. "The Academic Hall of Fame celebrates alumni who have achieved distinction in their professions and made significant contributions to the advancement of their fields" said Laurie Geller, MSU vice president for academic affairs. "Through their dedication to education, discovery, and mentorship, Michelle Bertsch and ...

Milestone

Local News September 18, 2026

Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, N.H. – Area students have been named to the summer 2026 President's List at Southern New Hampshire University. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.70 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. The list includes Jacob Harless of Ryder; Brooke Araiza, Zahra Amin, Paul O'Dell, Jessy Aragon, Dalton Hoskin, all of Minot; and Sierra Simpson of Minot Air Force Base.

Save Jane event set for Oct. 2

Local News September 18, 2026

Every victim of abuse deserves a voice. Especially children. Join the Northern Plains Children’s Advocacy Center on Oct. 2 as awareness is brought to the 565 children in the northwestern region of North Dakota who were served by the center in 2025 through the Save Jane event. The event starts at 6 p.m. in the Oak Park Amphitheater. Staff, board members and the public will read the names of the children who were served last year. By doing this, they give each one a voice by saying their name, age and crimes committed against them. To protect their identities, but never their story, ...

MSO to hold annual meeting

Local News September 18, 2026

The Minot Symphony Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in Old Main, Room 214, on the campus of Minot State University. The annual meeting provides an opportunity to hear a review of the 2025-2026 season as well as the association’s overall financial health. Elections of board members will also take place. Anyone interested in applying to be on the board may submit an application online at minotsymphony.com/administration-board by Sept. 24. The meeting is open to members of the association and the general public. Attendees are asked to RSVP no ...

Semifinalists named for National Merit Scholarships

Local News September 18, 2026

Leon Yang, a student at Minot North High School, has been chosen as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. The program recognizes and rewards those who excel in their education. Nearly 6,700 National Merit Scholarships will be awarded next spring, totaling around $24 million. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing fewer than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. From more 16,000 semifinalists, more than 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist level, and in February they will be notified of this ...

Fifth annual Quilts for Veterans drive underway

Local News September 18, 2026

FARGO – When the American Red Cross and Gate City Bank launched Quilts for Veterans in 2022, they hoped the community would donate 150 quilts. More than 200 came in. Four years later, the project has become an annual tradition. Now in its fifth year, Quilts for Veterans is again inviting quiltmakers and community members to donate new quilts and fleece blankets for veterans across the region. New quilts and fleece blankets may be handmade or purchased. Donations should be new or made with new materials, preferably measuring about 60 by 80 inches, feature neutral or patriotic themes, ...