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MSU earns A+ in preparing reading teachers

Minot State University’s teacher education program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future elementary educators in reading instruction. The recognition comes as part of NCTQ’s 2026 Teacher Prep Review, which evaluates how well teacher preparation programs equip future teachers with evidence-based reading instruction practices aligned with the science of reading. “We are deeply committed to preparing our students to teach reading well to all learners and are happy to have been recognized for that dedication,” ...

Music venture caps off when girls take stage

Four young Minot women have spent the past several weeks exploring the world of music. They’ve also polished their performance skills and are ready to rock the house in Citizens Alley this Thursday, June 25. Jersey Johnson, Kenleigh Monley and sisters Zoey and Selah Miller will share the ...

Rarely seen ND artifact in new Smithsonian exhibition

WASHINGTON – An eared grebe, a rarely seen North Dakota artifact, is among artifacts from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History's new exhibition, “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural ...

ND airports post second highest May boardings

BIAMARCK – North Dakota's commercial service airports recorded 104,951 passenger boardings during May 2026, making it the second-highest May passenger total in state history, according to The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. The total was 2.4% below the record-setting May 2025 level. The modest statewide decline from May 2025 was primarily attributable to airline service adjustments in Grand Forks and Minot, including the suspension of Allegiant's Las Vegas service in Grand Forks and reductions to Allegiant's leisure travel schedule in Minot. Despite these changes, passenger ...

Lansford Threshing Show this weekend

LANSFORD – The annual Lansford Threshing Show will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, at the Lansford threshing grounds on the south side of town, sponsored by the Lansford Thresher’s and Historical Association. All times are subject to potential change, but Saturday’s schedule includes breakfast at the cafe, a tractor pull at 9 a.m., with weigh in at 8 a.m., and a noon-5 p.m. car cruise. The Arlan Wenstad Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Food truck concessions will be available from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and on Saturday evening a steak fry will be held at the Lansford ...

Kiwanis scholarship awarded