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DPI launches student summit, names cabinet members

Local News September 11, 2026

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has announced the launch of the Student Legislative Summit, along with the selection of 25 middle and high school students to serve on the 2026–28 Superintendent’s Student Cabinet. Area students named to the cabinet are Brailyn Monson, eighth grade, Alexander Public School; Daphne Tredwell, 11th grade, Williston High School; Emma Striha, ninth grade, Velva Public School; Kailey Verlinde, 10th grade, Divide County High School; Parker Robertus, 9th grade, North Shore Plaza Public School; and Shiloh Christianson, ninth grade, ...

NDSU Extension program accepting applicants

Home and Garden September 11, 2026

Anyone who loves gardening and sharing plant knowledge is invited to apply to the North Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener program. Online training starts in January 2027, offering a learning experience for adults. The Extension Master Gardener Program is a national volunteer service organization that works in cooperation with land-grant universities. The program trains and empowers volunteers to teach others how to garden, conserve natural resources such as pollinators, beautify communities and diagnose common garden problems. NDSU Extension is now accepting ...

Council addresses data center ordinance

Local News September 11, 2026

A plan for regulating data centers was included in a zoning ordinance amendment adopted by the Minot City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The regulations limit data centers and energy conversion facilities to the heavy industry park in east Minot and require companies to obtain permits from the Minot Planning Commission, which could include stipulations, particularly related to electricity use and sewer and water use agreements, light and noise. Doug Diedrichsen, principal planner for the city, said if a company applied for a data center now, the city’s code would place it in the same ...

Agenda announced for Governor's Workforce Summit

Local News September 11, 2026

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced registration is open and the agenda is available for the 2026 Governor’s Workforce Summit, set for Sept. 23 at the Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence. The summit will bring together policymakers, employers, educators, workforce professionals and community leaders to explore solutions for strengthening North Dakota’s workforce and positioning the state for long-term economic growth. “Building the workforce North Dakota needs for the future requires us to think differently about how we develop ...

DCB provides dental training at Northland

Local News September 11, 2026

BOTTINEAU – Dakota College at Bottineau announced it has added Northland Health Centers to its clinical rotation partnership. DCB’s Dental Hygiene program is in its second year at the DCB downtown location in Minot. Through the partnership, dental hygiene students will complete hands-on rotations at Northland’s Minot Dental Center, gaining practical experience while helping expand access to preventive oral health services for patients in the region. DCB is the only accredited program in western North Dakota that allows students to work alongside experienced dental professionals in ...

Peace Garden honors 9/11 victims

Local News September 11, 2026

The International Peace Garden opened its 9/11 memorial site in 2002. The area contains salvaged iron remnants, donated in 2010, from the remains of the World Trade Center, according to its website. Each year the Peace Garden holds a memorial service open to the public on Sept. 11 to ...