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Dakota Datebook

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Origin of Blue Laws November 9, 2020 — On this date in 1920, The Bismarck Tribune explained the state’s Blue Laws stemmed from a disgruntled New Haven colonist who ridiculed the colony’s laws, which he said included: “No one shall cross a river on Sunday unless he be an authorized clergyman.

KodaBank Hires Chase Boen

News Staff

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

KodaBank is pleased to announce the hiring of Chase Boen as Vice-President and Sr. Loan Officer. Boen comes to KodaBank with 10 years of agricultural lending and management experience. According to KodaBank President and CEO Pete Anderson, “we are very excited to have Chase join the KodaBank team.

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Burgum announces steps to help with hospital capacity, urges North Dakotans to take action

News Staff

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced steps to help reduce the pressure on North Dakota hospitals and health care workers as a result of increasing hospitalizations for COVID-19 and other care needs.

North Dakota counties raised to high risk amid the rise in Covid cases

Lesa Van Camp

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Monday afternoon during Governor Burgum’s press briefing he announced that all 53 counties in North Dakota would be moved to the high-risk level effective on Tuesday. This move to the high-risk level comes with stricter guidelines for businesses and gatherings.

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NDCF Joins Nationwide Celebration to Recognize Local Impact of Community Foundations

News Staff

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

NOVEMBER 12–18, 2020 Bismarck, North Dakota - The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) will join in a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2020, to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in fostering local collaboration and improving the quality of...

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Public invited to send ornaments for North Dakota State Christmas Tree

News Staff

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

BISMARCK, N.D. (NOV. 6, 2020) – The Office of the First Lady invites artists and craftspeople to provide handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree. The tree will be on display in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol.

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Public Invited to COVID-19 Virtual Forum

News Staff

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

The public is invited to a free virtual forum, “Community Voices: COVID-19,” on Friday, Nov. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. CST. This forum will convene local public health and medical experts to provide information and answer questions in light of North Dakota’s surging coronavirus case count.

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Looking Back in Time

News Staff

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

November 6, 1891 Drayton Echo Say! Do you see that broad smile as it run and kicks up and capers about the countenance of Drayton’s rustling real estate dealer, Thos. McDonald?

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Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase returns to Grand Forks

News Staff

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

BISMARCK – The Alerus Center will be transformed into a North Dakota products shopping mall when the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase returns to Grand Forks, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8.

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Red Ribbon Week

Bombers Weekly

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

By Nick Van Camp At school this week we are celebrating Red Ribbon week. Red Ribbon week is alcohol tobacco, and other drug violence and prevention week.

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