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Various bills would require specific education for North Dakota students

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The North Dakota Legislature, which sets graduation requirements for the state’s high schools and requires the teaching of some subjects, is considering legislation that would require instruction in financial literacy, the Holocaust, and human trafficking and exploitation in classrooms.

Marly Schumacher, Ian Peterson

News Staff

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Marly Schumacher, Ian Peterson, Mrs. Rachel Lee, and Nulla Thompson get the crowd warmed up for a reading of the book Good News, Bad News as part of reading month in March at DPS. Photo by Jamie RarickThe Tongue River Masons of Cavalier sponsored a free bike for each grade in the elementary school.

Ukraine parolees in North Dakota awaiting fate

Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Decision to remove other humanitarian parolees stokes concernHundreds of Ukrainians who settled in North Dakota to escape the war in their homeland are now waiting to learn whether they will be forced to leave the U.S. in the coming months.

Research suggests a seven hour school day that is entirely phone free will positively impact academic success and reduce anxiety in students.

Guest editorial: Students will thrive in phone-free schools

Kelly Armstrong And Michelle Strinden

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

When we stood up this week in support of legislation to require phonefree schools in North Dakota, we approached it as giving something back to students: the freedom to learn and grow with far less distraction and stress.

Front l to r: Mallory Latozke, Olive Truver, Oscar Hunter, Amelia Ratliff, Adlee Hay Back l to r: Caroline Stegman, Aubrey Ratliff, Stella Norrell, Naomi Stegman, Charles Midkiff, Rylan Moore, Spencer Berg. Photo courtesy of Pembina Co. Extension

4-H Project Expo winners named

News Staff

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

By Kari Helcroe, Pembina County Extension agent The 2025 Pembina County 4-H Project Expo was held Friday, March 14 at the Cavalier Public School. There were 39 projects on display, representing the three divisions – Cloverbuds – 12; Junior – 25; and Senior - 2.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Beet growers push hard for new Farm Bill – Sugarbeet growers were kicking tires and checking out the new technology at the International Sugarbeet Institute. They’re also preparing for the busy season ahead.

The oil and natural gas industry is crucial to North Dakota economic stability.

Armstrong helps highlight study showing positive economic impact of oil and gas industry in ND

News Staff

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state’s economy, accounting for more than $48.8 billion in gross business volume and over 63,000 jobs in 2023, according to a study highlighted by Gov.

Legislative report

Janne Myrdal

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Our little corner of the state is the only one that still has winter. Meanwhile it is full spring it feels like in Bismarck.This week was pretty full in both committees I serve on.

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News from North Dakota Game and Fish

News Staff

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Drain plugs must remain out during transportAs open water fishing on the Missouri River picks up during the spring bite, anglers should note that the drain plug must always remain out of the boat during transport, whether going to or away from the river.

Christine Jensen

Along the way

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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