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ND State Penitentiary pays for school meals

The measure to give every student a free lunch may have failed last Tuesday, but some help to pay for some school lunches has come from an unusual place.

Bismarck, ND · 2d

North Dakota Monitor

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North Dakota land trusts to produce record distribution to schools, universities

The North Dakota agency responsible for managing state trusts announced Monday a record payout is expected during the next budget cycle. The Department of Trust Lands, responsible for managing the Common Schools Trust Fund and 12 other permanent trusts, will distribute $762 million in earnings for the 2027-2029 biennium. The payout will include more than […]

North Dakota · 2d

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Prep Football Playoffs: Semifinals Recap

By Jacob Waltman, KSJB (Jamestown, ND) – The semifinal games for all classes were last Friday and Saturday and our stage is set for the North Dakota High School Football championships with Friday in Fargo at the Dakota Dome. Here is a recap of all the semifinal games. Class...

North Dakota · 3d

North Dakota Monitor

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North Dakota University System employees want more pay, happy with benefits

More competitive pay was the top priority among North Dakota University System employees while they also expressed satisfaction with the benefits they receive, according to a recent survey. The University System, comprising 11 public colleges and the system office, conducted the rewards survey from Sept. 14-30 to gather employee feedback on compensation, benefits and the […]

North Dakota · 20h

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NDDPI Seeks Public Comment on Proposed ESSA State Plan Amendment

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) is asking for public comment on proposed revisions to its consolidated state plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) as well as on the state’s formula for distributing federal education funding. Comments will be accepted from Nov. 9 through Dec. 7.

North Dakota · 1d

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Classroom Technology Use: Separating Educational Screen Time From Personal Use

At the start of the school year, the Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education issued a Dear Colleague letter. Signed by Assistant Secretary Kirsten Baesler, the letter addresses the ongoing screen time debate in K–12 schools. In it, Baesler names common concerns parents and leaders have raised about device use in schools: screen time, digital well-being, student data privacy and the educational value of classroom technology.

North Dakota · 1d

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Agreement gives ND & MN Nat’l Guard Members & employees help with tuition at MSUM

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota State Moorhead kicks off Veterans Week BY making an agreement giving servicemembers and guard employees in Minnesota and North Dakota a 15% tuition discount. The plan also gives in-state tuition rates no matter where they live. MSUM President Tim Downs was joined by Minnesota...

Moorhead, MN · 2d

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North Dakota Land Board announces record $762 million in distributions for education and state institutions

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s Board of University and School Lands is announcing historic distributions of nearly $762 million to education and other trust beneficiaries for the 2027-2029 biennium, an increase driven by strong investment performance, oil and gas revenues, and responsible management of state land and mineral resources.

North Dakota · 2d

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Fifth graders celebrate 3-pointer that wins game

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Hettinger/Scranton 5th grade basketball player, Myles Brackel, scored the winning shot against the Bowman Bulldogs as the clock ran out. The 3-pointer gave the Nighthawks a 30 to 27 victory on Tuesday. Myles’ mother told Your News Leader that all the players on the team: “played their little hearts out on that game.”

Bismarck, ND · 5d

KX News

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Three school bond measures come up short on election day

This election day, voters got a chance to decide how they want to spend their money. Three cities in western North Dakota had a vote to decide whether to increase property tax in order to fund upgrades at schools.

Bismarck, ND · 6d

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North Dakota High School Playoff Football Preview: Semifinal

By Jacob Waltman, KSJB (Jamestown, ND) – The semifinals are here, after a great week of quarterfinals, that saw some excellent football being played over last Friday and Saturday. On November 6th class AAA and class AA will be playing their semifinal games and then on November 7th, class A and 9-man will play their semifinal games.

North Dakota · 7d

North Dakota Monitor

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School meals focus shifts to North Dakota Legislature after Measure 2 defeat

An attempt to guarantee free school meals to K-12 students narrowly failed at the ballot box Tuesday, but the issue isn’t going away in North Dakota. Supporters and opponents of Measure 2, the defeated constitutional amendment, are looking ahead to next steps. Nearly 51% of voters rejected the measure, while about 49% supported it, according […]

North Dakota · 7d

KX News

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Century Patriots and Legacy Sabers football programs prepare for state semifinal matchup

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The Century Patriots and Legacy Sabers prepare for their Class AAA State Semifinal game. When both teams faced each other in the semis in 2025, it was the Patriots that walked away victorious, punching their ticket with a 21-13 victory. During the 2026 regular season, the Sabers escaped with a one-point […]

Bismarck, ND · 7d

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Mandan Middle School students plant flags in support of Disabled American Veterans

Students at Mandan Middle School honored veterans across North Dakota by planting American Flags at the front of the school on Wednesday.

Mandan, ND · 7d

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Class A quarterfinal recap: Harvey/Wells County & Ray/Powers Lake punch semifinal tickets

The road to the North Dakota Class A high school football state championship is narrowing down, and only four teams remain after the weekend slate.

Harvey, ND · 9d

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Bismarck high schoolers learn about elections firsthand

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - If you cast a ballot Tuesday, there’s a chance the person checking you in hasn’t even graduated high school yet. A few Bismarck high schoolers got an excused absence from school to take over the polls, and they say running an election is a lot cooler than it looks.

Bismarck, ND · 8d

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Prep Football Playoffs Preview: LaMoure-Litchville/Marion vs Linton-HMB

By Jacob Waltman, KSJB (Jamestown, ND) – The 9-man semifinals games will take place this Saturday, November 7th, on the Road to the Dakota Bowl. On KSJB, we be broadcasting the matchup between LaMoure-Litchville/Marion and Linton-HMB, with pre-game coverage starting at 12:30 pm on November 7th. LaMoure-Litchville/Marion Lobos (11-0)

Linton, ND · 8d

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Dacotah Bank Student Scholarship Program Opens

ABERDEEN, S.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Dacotah Bank is excited to continue supporting students with its annual scholarship program. This year, Dacotah Bank will award one outstanding high school graduate a top scholarship of $10,000. In addition, twenty-nine individual scholarships of $2,000 each will be distributed across Dacotah Bank’s market areas, which span three states: South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Detailed criteria for scholarship selection can be found in the application.

South Dakota · 9d

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Dr. Lisa Karch Named President of North Dakota State College of Science

BISMARCK, N.D. – Dr. Lisa Karch has served as interim president of NDSCS since July 2026. Now she is officially the President following approval by the State Board of Higher Education this week. Prior to that appointment, she held multiple executive leadership roles at NDSCS, including executive vice president...

Wahpeton, ND · 12d

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State Board of Higher Education names permanent presidents at Valley City State and NDSCS

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has appointed Dr. Allen Burgad as president of Valley City State University (VCSU) and Dr. Lisa Karch as president of North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), removing the interim designations both leaders have held while guiding their respective institutions.

North Dakota · 13d