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Federal childcare subsidy for working North Dakota families to expire in September

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

By Erin Hemme Froslie, North Dakota Monitor A pilot program designed to attract and retain workers in North Dakota by assisting with childcare costs will stop in September, ending financial support for hundreds of families.

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Medora Musical audience celebrates North Dakota newspapers

Sarah Overby

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Statewide promotion highlights the continuing importance of local journalismA Medora Musical audience offered a striking display of support for North Dakota newspapers during a statewide promotion Saturday, Aug.15.

J-Lee Manley, Elizabeth Manley, Beauden Christenson, Greta Johnson, Kolbie Dahl, Madison Guilford, Colton Kerr, Carter Truscinski. Submitted photo

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Drayton students return to class for new school year

Rebecca Davis

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Backpacks were packed, school supplies were labeled and alarm clocks were once again set as Drayton Public School students headed back to class Thursday, Aug. 20, for the start of the 2026-27 school year.

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First week on the job for newest judge in NE Judicial District

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

It’s the first official week on the job as the newest Northeast Judicial District Judge, Kelley Cole of Grafton. Cole, the former Walsh County state’s attorney, was appointed by Governor Kelly Armstrong to fill the rest of the term of Judge Barbara Whelan, who resigned her judgeship in April.

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2026 Drayton Catfish Capital Tournament Final results — Day 1, Day 2, total weight; weights in pounds

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1. Jayson Ackerson/May Thompson (Team 3) — 35.37, 41.31 — 76.682. Jim Flesch/Charli Flesch (Team 58) — 37.99, 36.48 — 74.473.Logan /Pat Ward (Team 63) — 35.51, 36.20 — 71.714. Kyle Weber/Tony Weber (Team 11) — 35.78, 33.81 — 69.595. Jeremy Snobl/Todd Howard (Team 30) — 35.10, 33.56 — 68.666.

Legislative update from Senator Janne Myrdal, District 19

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Legislative update from Senator Janne Myrdal, District 19

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Governor Kelly Armstrong has called the legislature to a Special Session starting September 2. I serve on the Legislative Management Committee, which is the leadership committee that will hear bills proposed for this short Session.

Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Cheshire Jr., left, and Marshal Kenneth Muir were killed in 1983 while trying to make an arrest in Medina, N.D. (Photos courtesy of State Historical Society of North Dakota)

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North Dakota lawmaker wants clemency for men who killed two federal agents

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

By Michael Achterling and Jack Dura, North Dakota Monitor A North Dakota lawmaker is proposing legislation to ask President Donald Trump to grant clemency for two men convicted in connection with the infamous 1983 Medina shootout that left two federal officers dead.Sen.

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$150,000 available for restoration, preservation of historic property

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through its annual appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) money from the National Park Service, is making $150,000 available to the public for use in the restoration, stabilization, and protection of historic and archaeological properties.

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Saturday programs at Pembina State Museum

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

By Valley News and Views Staff The Pembina State Museum will offer a series of free, familyfriendly Saturday programs through September as part of the ND250 commemoration of the nation’s 250th birthday.Programs will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS), Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society (NPSAS), and Acres USA, invite farmers, ranchers, and anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture to a free educational field day at Menoken Farm on...

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