LATEST NEWS
Bartlett promotes Christian faith in run for top public school official
For Jim Bartlett, the biggest problem facing public schools has nothing to do with test scores, teacher retention or graduation rates, and everything to do with the persecution of Christian values. “The whole school system right now — it’s been this way for a long time, that’s why we can’t see it — is at […] The post Bartlett promotes Christian faith in run for top public school official appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Fostering Hope, Part 1: Local foster mom struggles to get answers
Mandan, N.D. (KXNET) — All she wanted was to mother another child. Jessica Belgarde raised her son and took in another boy as her own when he was 18, but she knew she wasn’t done raising children. Not able to have more children herself, Jessica decided to become a foster parent and adopt.Her first opportunity came […]
Introduction to the 2024 Bismarck Park Board Candidates
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - There are two seats open for the Bismarck Park Board, with a term of four years. Four candidates are running, one is an incumbent. Incumbent Jennifer Odell succeeded board member Wayne Munson in 2023 and works as a communications officer for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. She said she wants to build on the park district’s purpose, which is to provide affordable, accessible and sustainable public park and recreation services.
Williston Basin Petroleum Conference returns to Bismarck this week
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Thousands of oilfield executives, geologists and government officials will be in Bismarck this week for the 31st Annual Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. The three-day event will feature speakers discussing the state of the Bakken and its future. Other topics included will be how energy is impacted...
2nd Annual Mac and Cheese Festival held in Mandan
MANDAN, ND (KXNET) — Foodies, children, and mac and cheese lovers rejoice! The 2nd Annual North Dakota Mac and Cheese Festival is back for its second annual run. Located at Dykshoorn in Mandan, the event hosted 10 vendors all vying for the golden noodle trophy. Last year’s defending champions, Laughing Sun Brewing Company, was hoping […]
Mandan Police Department seeks answers after vehicle fire
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The Mandan Police Department is searching for information after a vehicle fire broke out in the early morning hours of Friday, May 10. According to a Facebook post from the Mandan PD, the fire broke out at approximately 1:00 a.m. on the 100 Block of 2nd Avenue Northwest. Anyone with information […]
Where are home prices rising the most in the Bismarck region?
STACKER — The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. In March, the typical home value in the United States was $355,696, 4.6% higher than the previous year. Increasing mortgage rates have […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.