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HHS creates behavior health program directory

BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that residents can now search for mental health and substance use disorder programs in one place through the newly broadened Behavioral Health Program Directory. Previously known as the North Dakota Mental Health Program Directory, the newly named North Dakota Behavioral Health Program Directory helps North Dakotans easily locate and access behavioral health services across the state. The expanded directory allows users to search for mental health and substance use programs by location, specialties, telehealth options, ...

Velva child dies in Lake Audubon incident

GARRISON – A 5-year-old Velva child lost his life in an accidental drowning at Lake Audubon on Sunday, July 26, according to the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. Grayson Olson was playing on the shore with a young sibling when he entered deeper water and became submerged. Immediate efforts by the mother and accompanying adult to recover the child were unsuccessful, the sheriff’s office reported. Upon arrival, sheriff’s office personnel immediately entered the water in a rescue effort. Multiple agencies were summoned for support. About two hours after the initial report, the ...

Homeless advocates see promise in housing law

Advocates for unhoused people in North Dakota are hopeful a landmark federal housing bill, which just became law, will help the state address its growing housing crisis. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to boost supply while limiting ownership by private equity ...

August blood drives set

The heat is on this August to help ensure every patient can get the blood they need when they need it. Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is thanking donors with a $15 gift card of their choice in Vitalant Donor Rewards when they use the code, AUGUST15-2026-V, to make an appointment and donate in August. Local blood drives coming up in August are: – Friday, Aug. 7, Nathan Artz Memorial Drive, Little Flower Church, 800 University Ave. W, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 10, Minot Service Clubs, Sleep Inn Convention Center, 2400 10th St. SW, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 10, ...

DCB educator receives Trees Award

BOTTINEAU – Michelle Cauley has been selected to receive the Trees Award for 2026 Environmental Educator of the Year, according to information from Dakota College at Bottineau. The Trees Awards are sponsored by the NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service and will be presented during the Trees ...

Veteran receives Quilt of Honor