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Students in grades pre-k through six presented a patriotic Veterans Day program on Thursday afternoon of last week. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

Students in grades pre-k through six presented a patriotic Veterans Day program on Thursday afternoon of last week. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

UND earns Military Friendly® School designation for 2024-25, with ‘Silver’ distinction

Designation recognizes University’s high level of customer service to service members, veterans and their familiesThe University of North Dakota has been designated a Military Friendly School for 2024-25, a recognition of the University’s commitment to helping military service members, veterans and...
L to R: Taylor Hermanson, Alyssa Hoyles, Ian Peterson, Rylee Maurstad, Gavin Cole. Submitted photo

L to R: Taylor Hermanson, Alyssa Hoyles, Ian Peterson, Rylee Maurstad, Gavin Cole. Submitted photo

DPS One Act Play

Junior from Drayton receives Honorable MentionThe Drayton high school drama group presented their one act play “Infancy“ at the regional contest Thursday, November 7 on the Northwood High School Theater stage. The group placed seventh out of the 10 high schools competing.
State looks to boost access for youth with severe mental health challenges

State looks to boost access for youth with severe mental health challenges

State looks to boost access for youth with severe mental health challenges

Two programs piloted to address gaps, break down silosBy Michael Standaert, Correspondent North Dakota News Cooperative Throughout her 25 years as a school social worker, Michelle Vollan can’t recall a period when the number of acute youth mental health situations requiring hospitalization was as...
Community voices strong opposition to speculation of Crystal school closing. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Community voices strong opposition to speculation of Crystal school closing. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Heated debate over school consolidation

Future of Crystal school uncertainOn the evening of Monday, Nov. 4, the meeting room at Crystal School was packed full of attendees with some having to stand in the adjacent hallway due to crowding. The topics discussed have brought distress and surprise to many community members.
Taylor Hermanson received an Honorable Mention for her acting in the One Act Play Regional Contest last week. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

Taylor Hermanson received an Honorable Mention for her acting in the One Act Play Regional Contest last week. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

Honorable Mention

A lack of available local groceries is a particular concern for elderly community members especially in winter weather conditions.

A lack of available local groceries is a particular concern for elderly community members especially in winter weather conditions.

Rural grocery stores challenged by prices, distribution costs

Communities statewide exploring range of option By Micheal Standaert, Correspondent, North Dakota News CooperativeThe recent loss of Drake’s only grocery store has the rural community searching for solutions.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

USDA is investigating the confirmation of one pig testing positive for the H5N1 bird flu. This is a unique situation with this animal being on a small backyard farm in Oregon where it was housed with poultry, sheep, and goats. H5N1 has high mortality rates in birds.