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Fewer resources available in fair housing cases

North Dakotans facing housing discrimination issues could be met with even fewer resources because of a lag in federal funding. The High Plains Fair Housing Center is the sole organization in North Dakota helping marginalized clients who claim unfair treatment by a housing provider. Michelle ...

Active Parenting classes to begin in August

Two Active Parenting classes will be offered online beginning in August. Active Parenting: Ages 5-12 will be held Monday evenings between Aug. 10-31 and on Sept. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Explore positive discipline and communication techniques that will strengthen your relationship with your child. The interactive program addresses situations and challenges that are expected when parenting a 5-12-year-old child. Active Parenting: Crossroads of Parenting & Divorce will be held Tuesday evenings from Aug. 11-25 and on Sept. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. The program is a five-step seminar designed to ...

Zoo breaks ground on African Plains Pavilion

Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot is celebrating another milestone in its continued growth with the groundbreaking of the new African Plains Pavilion, the latest addition to the zoo's expanding African Plains experience. Expected to open later this fall, the pavilion will further enhance ...

MACF seeks applicants for youth-focused grant programs

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) announced it is accepting applications for two grant programs that support youth development across North Dakota: the NWND Fund for Girls Grants and the Chevron 4-H Club & FFA Chapter Grants. The NWND Fund for Girls Grants support programs that help ...

Minot man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

A Minot man was arrested on allegations of possession of child sexual abuse material on Wednesday, July 29, according to the Minot Police Department. Police report executing a search warrant with assistance from the North Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at about 6:30 a.m. at an apartment in southwest Minot, following an investigation initiated from a cyber tip received through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. As a result of the investigation, Franklin M. Burkhert, 32, of Minot, was arrested and charged with 10 counts of Possession of Certain ...

Finalists named in ND History Teacher contest

MEDORA – Hunter Schuh of Harvey High School and Kari Hall of Williston High School are among five finalists in the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation’s annual North Dakota History Teacher Contest. The contest recognizes educators who inspire students through history and foster a deeper appreciation for North Dakota’s people, places and heritage, according to the foundation. One of the five finalists will be named the grand prize winner during Back-to-School & Celebrate History Summer Showcase Night on Aug. 15 in Medora. Students from across North Dakota submitted essays ...