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Students named to Northern State University honor lists for fall 2026
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (81+ words) ABERDEEN, S.D." Northern State University announced students listed on its fall 2025 semester president's list and dean's list. The president's list honors full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average (GPA) for the semester. The dean's list recognizes full-time…...
Dance is 'more than a hobby' for Sophistikix head coach Julia Friez
1+ week, 4+ day ago (585+ words) JAMESTOWN " Growing up in St. George, Utah, dance was a part of Julia Friez's everyday routine. "I was fortunate to spend two years with Kalamity Dance under the direction of the renowned Tia Bee Stokes," she said. "From 2011 to 2018, I…...
Lacy Dwelle puts in hours, months into Sophistikix dance career
2+ week, 1+ day ago (509+ words) JAMESTOWN " If you are interested in becoming a member of the Sophistikix Dance Team, you'd better be ready to commit. Just ask Lacy Dwelle. "Our season is all over the place," said Dwelle, a senior dancer for Jamestown High School's…...
LaMoure EMS volunteers earn stork pins after assisting with home birth
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1109+ words) LAMOURE, N.D. " A rural LaMoure mother is grateful to the emergency medical service providers with Community Volunteer EMS of LaMoure for helping deliver her newborn daughter safely at her home. Brandi Dohrich said she went into labor about two weeks earlier…...
Despite challenges, child care looks to innovate in North Dakota
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1752+ words) JAMESTOWN " Addressing child care staffing shortfalls, affordability, availability and quality has long been a challenge across North Dakota. Workers can be hard to find, must complete proper training and vetting, and are often underpaid. Care prices continue to climb. Average…...
The Arts Center expands Arts After School program for grades 6-8
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (1006+ words) JAMESTOWN " The Arts Center has expanded its Arts After School program to provide classes for younger and older children, according to Cole Carpenter, director of education and exhibitions. Carpenter said they're offering a new program this fall to students in…...
The Babysitters Club – real life version
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (365+ words) I remember when I was in grade school and the book series The Babysitters Club came out. This popular series inspired many youngsters to start their own clubs, become entrepreneurs and earn their own money. Babysitting is often a first…...
Grand Forks schools address needs of youth experiencing homelessness
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (548+ words) GRAND FORKS " In Grand Forks, youth homelessness is a prevalent but often unrealized issue in the community, said a school district social worker. Sara Berg, Grand Forks Public Schools student and transition liaison, works directly with unhoused youth to support…...
Napoleon, Carrington students named to BSC president's honor roll
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (88+ words) BISMARCK " Bismarck State College announces the president's honor roll for the summer 2025 semester. The following Jamestown area students have maintained at least a 3.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale while ... Napoleon, Carrington students named to BSC president's honor roll BISMARCK " Bismarck State…...
Port: A moral panic about cellphones isn’t going to help anyone
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (485+ words) MINOT " "Our use of technology and devices is probably the largest public health threat that we have out there." That's what Pat Traynor, interim director of North Dakota's Department of Health and Human Services, had to say at a recent…...