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Chief justice will not seek re-election

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BISMARCK — Chief Justice Jon Jensen of the North Dakota Supreme Court announced in a letter Wednesday, Oct. 5, that he will not be seeking re-election as chief justice. Jensen said it had been an honor to serve as chief justice for the past six years, and reflected on a number of measures ...

Former Minot AFB commander to lead Global Strike Command

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Air Force Global Strike Command airmen bid farewell to Gen. Thomas Bussiere and welcomed new commander Gen. S.L. Davis during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base Tuesday, Nov. 4. “This command underpins every operational plan in the ...

Roosevelt Park Zoo’s giraffe family grows

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Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot has a new addition to its giraffe family with the birth on Sunday, Nov. 2, of a healthy, 145-pound male calf. According to zoo information, the giraffe calf was born at 10 p.m. inside the zoo’s state-of-the-art Giraffe Barn. The long-legged baby giraffe, who ...

State Historical Society selects 2025 local history awardees

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BISMARCK — Arlene Saugstad has been posthumously awarded the North Dakota Person of History Award from the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The historical society announced the winners of its 2025 Local History Awards in three categories on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The North Dakota ...

ND caregivers continue trek down emotional, complex journey

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During this year's National Family Caregivers Month, a North Dakotan says her experience highlights the emotional toll of doing everything a person can for a loved one facing a serious health issue. New data from AARP says more than 140,000 North Dakota adults provide largely unpaid care to ...

Former MPS paraprofessional withdraws guilty plea

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Guilty pleas previously entered by a former Minot Public Schools paraprofessional accused of having inappropriate communications with middle school students have been withdrawn due to procedural errors at his change of plea hearing. According to North Central District Court documents, Hiroki ...