Alyssa Cool has been given a unique award for her passions, helping students overcome their own adversity that disabilities handed them. Going to both Minot High and Minot State University, Cool earned her Bachelor of Science in physical education and master’s degree at Minot State ...
American farmers are at a crossroads and regional researchers are out with new information about certain practices they said could boost struggling operations and help the environment. A new study showed regenerative agriculture can be profitable and help reverse climate change. The Ecdysis ...
NDSU Extension-Ward County will offer Lead Local, a one-day training for aspiring, elected and appointed leaders serving on local boards, councils and committees. The workshop will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center, Minot. “Local boards and committees play an important role in the decisions and work that shape our communities,” said Paige Brummund, NDSU Extension agent. “Serving on a board is an opportunity to contribute your time and experience, but it also comes with responsibilities. Lead Local provides ...
Souris Valley United Way's fundraising campaign to support area charitable organizations is officially underway. SVUW recently announced it already is at 42% of its campaign goal of $625,000. The campaign runs through Jan. 31. SVUW serves the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, ...
ANAMOOSE – A rural Martin man sustained minor injuries when his vehicle was struck by a BNSF train near Anamoose Thursday, Oct. 1. According to The Pierce County Sheriff’s office, at about 10:37 a.m., dispatch received a 911 call reporting a collision between a northwest bound BNSF train and a motor vehicle. Dispatch was advised the collision occurred on the train tracks located on the 3200 block of 26th Avenue Northeast, about eight miles east of Anamoose. A Jeep Wrangler occupied by Charles Weick, 65, was struck by the train. Weick was transported to a Harvey hospital for ...
BISMARCK – A passenger with measles traveled on Amtrak's westbound Empire Builder, which departed Chicago on Sept. 23 and arrived in Minot the morning of Sept. 24. This created a potential exposure risk for passengers, and anyone at the station while the train was scheduled to be in Minot from about 9:06 to 9:51 a.m., according to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. The passenger reported getting off the train to use the restroom at the Minot station at about 9:30 a.m. Anyone who was at the Amtrak station in Minot while this train was stopped, as well as ...
