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Trenten Keena

Trenten Keena

Trenten Keena

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
was chosen to the All Region Team at the 2B Regional Awards Night.
Bismarck State College unveils its new virtual reality room on March 9. The room is part of the XR for VR project, which uses virtual reality to help people with disabilities see what it’s like to work manufacturing jobs. Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor

Bismarck State College unveils its new virtual reality room on March 9. The room is part of the XR for VR project, which uses virtual reality to help people with disabilities see what it’s like to work manufacturing jobs. Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor

Virtual reality makes manufacturing more accessible for people with disabilities

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A new virtual reality room at Bismarck State College is the latest addition to a project to help people with disabilities get manufacturing jobs in North Dakota.The project is called XR for VR, which stands for “extended reality for vocational rehabilitation.
Jonah Rarick carefully inserts an IV with guidance from a hospital nurse. Submitted photo.

Jonah Rarick carefully inserts an IV with guidance from a hospital nurse. Submitted photo.

Area students attend Scrubs Camp

Valley News And Views Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Pembina County Memorial Hospital recently hosted a group of 10th graders from Cavalier, North Border and Drayton Public schools for their annual Scrubs Camp. Students had the opportunity to explore different healthcare career paths.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Pembina County Extension to host 4-H Project Day

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Pembina County youth are invited to explore new interests, build skills, and have fun at 4-H Project Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at the Cavalier Public School. The day is shaping up to be a fun-filled experience of learning and hands-on activities for youth across the region.
Haylee Senger, left, of Bottineau, stands next to North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe and her winning “I Voted” sticker design at the Heritage Center in Bismarck on March 5, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Haylee Senger, left, of Bottineau, stands next to North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe and her winning “I Voted” sticker design at the Heritage Center in Bismarck on March 5, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota gives thumbs up to ‘You betcha’ voting sticker

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
About 2 million new “I voted” stickers are on their way to North Dakota after a Bottineau election official’s design was selected as the winner of the state’s election sticker design contest.
Selected participants will get hands-on experience with wildlife, habitat management, fisheries, enforcement and public outreach. Photo courtesy of NDGF

Selected participants will get hands-on experience with wildlife, habitat management, fisheries, enforcement and public outreach. Photo courtesy of NDGF

NDGF Department launches Explorer Program

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is launching a new program to expose high school aged students to what goes on inside and outside the agency’s walls.
Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Special education teachers report burnout, uncompensated work time, North Dakota survey shows

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers this week.
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