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North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong gives a student the pen he used to sign a bill establishing cellphone-free public schools during a signing ceremony April 15, 2025, at Bismarck’s Centennial Elementary. He was joined by first lady Kjersti Armstrong. (Photo provided by governor’s office)

Gov. Armstrong signs bill banning public school student cellphone use in North Dakota

By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong went to a Bismarck elementary school Friday to sign a bill banning public school student cellphone use from “bell to bell.” “This is a game changer for our public schools, giving students the freedom to focus on learning and to interact with teachers and friends […]
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April 25, 2025
Rep. Ben Koppelman, left, R-West Fargo, asks a question to Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, on the House floor on April 24, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota House kills final Education Savings Account bill of session

By: Michael Achterling and Amy Dalrymple (ND Monitor) The North Dakota House overwhelmingly rejected an Education Savings Account bill Thursday night, a day after the governor vetoed a similar bill. House members voted 78-14 against Senate Bill 2400, which sought to establish private school vouchers plus Education Savings Accounts for public school and homeschooled students. In vetoing House Bill […]
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April 24, 2025

Trump signs education orders, including overhaul of college accreditations

By: Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a series of education-focused orders Wednesday related to accreditation in higher education, school discipline policies, historically Black colleges and universities, artificial intelligence in education and workforce development. The executive orders are the latest in a slew of efforts from Trump to dramatically reshape the federal role […]
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April 24, 2025
Brent Sanford was appointed interim chancellor of the North Dakota University System. (Provided by North Dakota University System)

Former lieutenant governor named interim chancellor for North Dakota University System

Former North Dakota Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford will serve as interim chancellor of the North Dakota University System. The State Board of Higher Education appointed Sanford on Monday during a special board meeting. He will succeed Mark Hagerott, who announced Friday he was accelerating his retirement to April 29. Sanford, who served as lieutenant governor […]
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April 15, 2025

MPS Names Assistant Superintendent 

Action at School Board Meeting  MINOT – Todd Kayler was introduced at Thursday’s meeting of the Minot Public Schools board as the new assistant superintendent. Kayler is currently an administrator at Roosevelt elementary school.  “He is a great candidate and will do duties very well. He’s been just tremendous at Roosevelt,” said Jim Rostad, board […]
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April 12, 2024

MSU Invites Public to Meet Coaching Candidates

Minot State University release MINOT – The search for the newest head women’s basketball coach at Minot State is winding down and Beaver Athletics wants the public to meet two finalists for the position.Candidates Ryan Clark and Bridgeport Tusler each will be on the Minot State campus for in-person interviews next week and the Beavers […]
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April 5, 2024

Goodbye Magicians, Majettes, Hello Bulldogs

New Look for Central Campus Athletics MINOT – Central Campus will soon have a new mascot and new school colors. The Minot School Board approved the change during a meeting Thursday. Central Campus, presently a 9-10 grade school aligned with Minot High’s Magic City Campus, is to become a middle school as part of a […]
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March 15, 2024

Bourquin Candidate for Minot Public School Board

MINOT---I am pleased to formally announce my 2024 Minot Public School Boarcandidacy. Minot is my home; graduating from both Minot High School (2011) andMinot State University (2015). At MSU, I earned my degree in Criminal Justice withminors in Accounting and Fraud Examination. I have worked in the financial sector forthe last 13 years and enjoy […]
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February 28, 2024

Threat, Arrest at Minot School

Minot Police Department release Online threat directed towards Erik Ramstad Middle School Thursday We were notified of a threat directed towards Erik Ramstad Middle School around 1 p.m.this afternoon that was posted to a social media platform.The investigation led to the identification of a 15-year-old juvenile suspect, who is chargedwith felony terrorizing.Out of an abundance […]
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February 22, 2024

Minot Legislator Proposes Tax Revision

Alternative to Initiated Measure MINOT – There's a better way to do it. That was the message delivered by Rep. Scott Louser, R-Dis. 5, Minot, during a press conference held at the City Auditorium. Louser has penned a 23-page bill that he hopes to introduce to the 2025 legislative session. However, that would happen only […]
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February 21, 2024
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