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Vaccine Mandate Impacting Head Start

Program being forced to close classrooms over staffing concerns By: Jasahd Stewart  Minot – Minot Head Start is planning to close several classrooms to comply with President Biden’s executive order regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It is a federally funded program and will need to comply, so any staff members who do not wish to be vaccinated will be forced to quit […]
by Jasahd Stewart
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December 10, 2021

Combat Role in Iraq Ends, US Troops Remain in Country in Advise and Assist Role

The United States ended its combat mission in Iraq and will transition to an “advise, assist, and enable” mission supporting Iraqi forces, reported Combined Joint Task Force-Inherent Resolve Dec. 9. “Many brave men and women gave their lives to ensure Daesh never returns, and as we complete our combat role, we will remain here to […]
by The Dakotan
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December 10, 2021

Air Force Releases Policy for Dealing with Unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians

Airmen and Guardians who are denied a medical, religious, or administrative exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement will have five days to start the vaccination process, file an appeal, or request to separate or retire, according to a new Department of the Air Force memo issued Dec. 7. Should the appeal be denied or the […]
by The Dakotan
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December 10, 2021

Ward County Commissioners Elect New Chairman

MINOT–The Ward County Commissioners elected Jim Rostad as the new chairman of the board Tuesday morning, Dec. 7.  Rostad explained how the duties of being chairman are “not new or shocking” to him, therefore he accepted the position.  “I don’t miss many county meetings. I think I pretty much know what’s going on with the limits of being a county commissioner… I’ve been here for 5 years, so I have a pretty good handle for what […]
by Jasahd Stewart
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December 9, 2021

Bass Bandits Select 2022 Tourneys 

Innovations Announced  BISMARCK – Less is more. Although the Badlands Bass Bandits will be cutting their tournament series from nine to six for 2022, it is hoped to increase participation in the circuit and also allow for a major event.  For the first time ever, the state will host an open bass fishing tournament that is expected to draw top […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 9, 2021

Property Damage at Railroad Crossing

CASSELTON—A pickup struck a railroad road crossing device shortly before noon on Thursday. The accident occurred two miles south of Casselton on Highway 18.   According to a North Dakota Highway Patrol report, a 2011 GMC Sierra driven by Trevor Altman, 44, Fargo, struck the automatic crossing device when his pickup ran off the road. He and his passenger were not injured.  The report also says a 2004 BNSF locomotive was involved in the […]
by The Dakotan
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December 9, 2021

Minot Soccer Player Looking to Go Pro! 

A former North Dakota Girls’ Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year and Minot High School and Minot State University graduate has her sights set on going pro.  Sofia Lewis says she is looking to take her talents to Europe to play soccer professionally. She says her dream would be to play in Spain, where she can immerse herself in the culture and learn Spanish.    […]
by Jason Spain
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December 9, 2021

A Moving Christmas Concert for All Ages 

Minot Symphony Orchestra and Western Plains Opera present Amahl and the Night Visitors  MINOT—Christmas concert lovers have a special opportunity this coming weekend. The Minot Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Western Plains Opera (WPO) are teaming up to present Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors on Saturday, Dec. 11, at Minot State University (MSU).  This is a performance all ages can enjoy. “Sometimes […]
by Greg Demme
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December 9, 2021

Moving Forward with the Realignment Project 

What happens next? MINOT–Now that voters have given approval to the Minot Public Schools' (MPS) Realignment Project, what is the next step?  “We’ve got to move on to start taking this schematic design into the final product of getting ready to move dirt and get the ball rolling,” stated MPS Superintendent Mark Vollmer. “We’ve got to move […]
by Jasahd Stewart
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December 8, 2021

Game and Fish Briefs

Tentative 2022 Season Opening Dates  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates to help hunters prepare for hunting seasons.  Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation.  Tentative opening dates for 2022 include:  Spring Turkey  April 9  Dove  September 1  Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion  September […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 8, 2021
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