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CTE programs awarded grants

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BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education has awarded $286,330 to six recipients through the 2026–27 Perkins V Innovation Grant program. The funding supports innovative projects that expand student access to career and technical education and strengthen preparation for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand careers. The recipients and approved projects are: – Bismarck State College, $50,000 for plumbing workforce training. – Central Regional Area Career and Technical Center, Bismarck, $50,000 for firefighter program equipment and rural ...

Hazen to honor hometown hero

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HAZEN – A native of Hazen and former vice commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base who set the world’s absolute speed record 50 years ago, that still holds today, will be honored in his hometown this month. A dedication ceremony of a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird sculpture ...

Evanoffs to celebrate 70th Anniversary

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Larry and Rosalie Evanoff will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 25. Their family is hosting an open house on Friday, Nov. 27, from 2-4 p.m. at the Des Lacs Community Hall.

Research Center precipitations

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At 8 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, 0.02-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the 24-hour period. At 8 a.m., Monday, Oct. 12, 0.29-inch of moisture was recorded at the NCREC in the 24-hour period. At 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 0.57-inch of moisture was recorded at the NCREC in the 24-hour period.

Minot High Playmakers present 'Annie'

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The Minot High Playmakers will present the musical “Annie,” on Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 29-31, at Minot High School in the Arvel Graving Theatre. Based on the comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is the story of a young orphan girl who captures everyone's hearts despite living a ...

Children's librarian has passion for literacy

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Randi Monley, children's librarian at the Minot Public Library, was recently recognized by the North Dakota Library Association for her outstanding contributions to children’s literacy. Monley said the award is a “testament of what we all do here as opposed to one person's work.” She ...