Trenten Keena
Trenten Keena
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was chosen to the All Region Team at the 2B Regional Awards Night.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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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
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.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Jonah Rarick carefully inserts an IV with guidance from a hospital nurse. Submitted photo.
Area students attend Scrubs Camp
Valley News And Views Staff
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.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Pembina County Extension to host 4-H Project Day
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
NDSU Extension has supported the Rural Grocery Initiative since 2016. Pexels photo
Rural grocers invited to register for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit in Fargo
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Registration is open for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit to be held May 5-7 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, North Dakota. This biennial event aims to bring national attention to the innovative efforts underway to support rural grocery stores and improve food access.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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
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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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
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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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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
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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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Red River Farm Network
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Fuel and fertilizer prices took a jolt from the conflict with Iran. Bolt Marketing owner DuWayne Bosse also sees it influencing commodity markets. “War in general is kinda bullish for commodities, and it’s really bullish [for] corn,” said Bosse.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Stored grain should be monitored closely to detect any storage problems early. NDSU photo
Proper grain storage crucial in late winter and spring
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NDSU Extension As outdoor temperatures begin to warm, the potential for grain storage problems increases.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026