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ND’s longest living World War II veteran dies

North Dakota’s longest living World War II veteran has died. Ray Curtis, Minot, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, June 21, at a Minot assisted living facility. He was 109 years old. In recent years, he was recognized as one of the oldest living World War II veterans in North Dakota and ...

‘North Dakota 250 Road Trip’ exhibit opens July 1

BISMARCK — The public is invited to the opening of the State Historical Society of North Dakota’s new exhibit, “North Dakota 250 Road Trip: Our American Story,” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in ...

Leaders see benefits to higher ed student recruitment

Given North Dakota’s workforce needs, incentivizing the state’s colleges and universities to attract more students could be money well invested, according to decision-makers who spoke at Minot State University Thursday, June 18. State Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot, and Tim ...

Armstrong to present Rough Rider Award to wrestling legends

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will present the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to national champion wrestlers and legendary wrestling coaches Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner on Oct. 1 during a ceremony at the Capitol in Bismarck. In March, Armstrong announced the twin brothers from Bismarck as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the Rough Rider Award, the highest commendation for the state’s citizens. The award ceremony, which includes the unveiling of the official portrait that will hang in the Rough Rider Award Hall of Fame, will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 in the ...