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East Grand Forks district seeks deal to send students to Career Impact Academy
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (569+ words) GRAND FORKS " The East Grand Forks School District is in the process of drafting a contract with Grand Forks Public Schools that would allow some students to take specialized courses at the new Career Impact Academy. The Career Impact Academy…...
Veeder: When growing up is hard to do
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (162+ words) You know what the kids remember all these years later now that they are teenagers and grown adults with jobs? Swimming in the backyard pool at the Airbnb in 60-degree weather. Which is typical, and also a bit of a…...
North Dakota FFA membership grown 43% in 10 years
2+ week, 5+ day ago (440+ words) GRAND FORKS " Future Farmers of America membership in North Dakota has more than 40% over the last decade. Nikki Fideldy-Doll, the state's FFA adviser, said "it comes back to the real-world experiences and workforce development." Fideldy-Doll, also a supervisor of agricultural…...
Students encouraged to submit entries for annal art competition
2+ week, 4+ day ago (267+ words) GRAND FORKS " High school students in Minnesota's Seventh District are invited to submit entries to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. April 20. "I encourage high school students from Minnesota's Seventh Congressional District to participate in the annual…...
North Dakota students participate in national 'conservation through art' program
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (965+ words) In a state known for its ducks and other waterfowl, a youth conservation program is helping to ensure the next generation knows how to protect them. The Junior Duck Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is a…...
MSUM student finds mentors and global experience on the path to a dual degree
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (595+ words) Kobey Block is a dual major in accounting and economics with a business emphasis at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) and will graduate this May. He's been a business development intern on the mergers and acquisitions team with Doosan Bobcat…...
After Ben Strinden's gesture, a Hallock family battling cancer is inspired to give back
4+ week, 1+ day ago (493+ words) GRAND FORKS " Ben Strinden wanted to know more about the Pollestad family. He saw 16-year-old Avery and 11-year-old Finn standing with their parents, Jeremy and Erin, on UND's bench during warmups before a Halloween night game. It was Hockey Fights…...
Ramsey County student earns award in North Dakota poetry championship
1+ mon, 18+ hour ago (434+ words) GRAND FORKS " A student at Starkweather Public School has earned an award in the 2026 North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud championship held recently in Bismarck. Sawyer Wilhelmi, a senior, received the fifth-place award in the contest which is sponsored by…...
University of Mary announces new residence hall to meet enrollment
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (417+ words) BISMARCK, N.D. " The University of Mary continues to grow despite declining national enrollment, surpassing 4,000 students. To meet the unprecedented demand for on-campus housing rooted in faith and community, and as anticipated through its Vision 2030 planning, the university is taking a bold,…...
Letter: Keeping North Dakota’s children safe
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) Handle with Care connects schools, law enforcement and the community to ensure that educators know when a child needs understanding, not questions, so support, safety, and learning come first. Letter: Keeping North Dakota's children safe Handle with Care connects schools,…...