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Ramstad Teacher Recognized 

Ward County Teacher Receives Award lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  MINOT – Though many teachers work hard to educate their students, only one can receive the Ward County Teacher of the Year award.  So was the case for Brian Walz, a math teacher at Erik Ramstad Middle School, who, after being recognized at Wednesday’s county commissioner meeting, said there […]
by Lydia Hoverson
October 5, 2022

Hands On Environmental Learning  

Annual Envirothon Staged at Upper Souris NWR  FOXHOLM – It was quite a day of learning, and sharing what was learned, for northwest area high schoolers. Sixteen teams of four to six students, freshmen through senior class, participated in the Mouse River Loop Envirothon Wednesday at the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge.  The MRLE got […]
by Kim Fundingsland
September 22, 2022

ND’s Blue Ribbon Schools 

National Recognition  BISMARCK – Gov. Doug Burgum has congratulated Roosevelt Elementary School in Bismarck, Larimore Elementary School in Larimore and Linton Public School in Linton for being recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022.   “Congratulations to Roosevelt Elementary School, Larimore Elementary School and Linton Public School on […]
by The Dakotan
September 16, 2022

Different Parenting Techniques 

MINOT – There are many opinions on the best way to raise children, and one center shared its opinions, saying they are science-based. Holly Arnold, extension parent educator for the Parent Family Resource Center, said the center is a grant and research extension funded program, extension meaning federal dollars that are legislatively decided. Most funding […]
by Lydia Hoverson
September 3, 2022

Choosing Private or Public School

lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  MINOT – Discussions of parental rights as well as public school versus private seem to be growing in this present time. Two Minot men expressed their opinions on why parents are increasingly switching the enrollment of their kids from public to private Christian schools. Bishop Ryan High School’s Father Jadyn Nelson and a parent […]
by Lydia Hoverson
August 24, 2022

New High School Construction

Work Underway at Minot North  MINOT – Construction has begun on what will become this city’s newest high school – Minot North.  Dirt work is underway at the location of the former Cognizant building in the northwest part of the city. The building and grounds, valued at $10 million, were gifted to Minot Public Schools […]
by Kim Fundingsland
August 23, 2022

Frantsvog to MSU Hall of Fame

Minot State to induct Dean Frantsvog into Athletics Hall of Fame   MINOT – Honoring more than a decade of dedication and service to Minot State, Beaver Athletics is pleased to announce that Dean Frantsvog has been selected for induction into the Minot State Athletics Hall of Fame in the Honorary Award category.   Frantsvog will be […]
by The Dakotan
August 22, 2022

MSU Underway

Welcoming the Students  MINOT – Both freshmen and other students were warmly welcomed at Minot State University’s Welcome Week, beginning with the convocation Monday.  Courtenay Brekhus, assistant director of the Wellness Center, said Welcome Week is meant to welcome the new students as well as returning students.  “I think we need to set up the […]
by Lydia Hoverson
August 22, 2022

MSU White Coat Ceremony

White Coat Ceremony at Minot State  MINOT – The Minot State University Department of Nursing, in partnership with Trinity Health, will hold its White Coat Ceremony for incoming Fall 2022 students.  The White Coat Ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, is a rite of passage to emphasize […]
by The Dakotan
August 22, 2022

Fargo Pledge Returns

North Dakota school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance  By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press  FARGO (AP) -- The school board in North Dakota's most populous city reversed course Thursday on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings, following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the […]
by AP - The Dakotan
August 19, 2022

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