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Fort Totten Boarding School survivor shares story at Minot State

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Most schools have alumni. The boarding school Dr. Ramona Klein attended has survivors. That’s how she describes the difference between elite boarding schools and the Native American boarding schools thousands of children were forced to attend. Klein attended the school at Fort Totten from 1954...

Minot, ND · 20h
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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 · 17h

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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 · 2d
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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

KX News

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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 · 1d

KX News

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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Bob Harms Raises Concerns Over Measure 2, Says School Meal Funding Should Remain With Legislature

With North Dakota voters preparing to decide the fate of Measure 2, Bob Harms is urging residents to consider the long-term implications of placing school meal funding requirements into the state constitution. Harms, who has been advocating against the measure across North Dakota, joined Jonathan Starr on The Dakotan’s Minot Talk podcast to discuss the […]

North Dakota · 7d

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Bismarck School Superintendent: There are areas of teacher shortages

The Superintendent of Bismarck Public Schools says the district is experiencing potential teacher shortages. A recent report from the state’s Department of Public Instruction says a number of local school districts are reporting teacher vacancies. And some report having trouble filling those vacancies. "We probably don't have the level...

Bismarck, ND · 7d

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Bismarck school leaders trying again on school bond referendum vote

Many people around North Dakota are turning in their ballots. But after one measure narrowly failed in June, voters in the capital city are being asked once again to support an idea to provide more money for school improvements.

Bismarck, ND · 6d

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North Dakota High School Playoff Football Preview: Quarterfinals

By Jacob Waltman, KSJB (Jamestown, ND) – The quarterfinals round of high school football playoffs are this Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st. The road to the Fargo Dome is on for all classes now, with all the championship games set to be played on November 13th. 11...

North Dakota · 8d

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NDSU junior first national FFA officer from North Dakota in 25 years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A rousing ovation and a large crowd were waiting for Tegan Erbele as she landed at Hector International Airport on the morning of October 29. Tegan is a junior at NDSU, and she just returned from the annual FFA convention in Indianapolis, where she was elected one of the six national FFA officers.

Fargo, ND · 7d

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North Dakota’s School Lunch Debt Policies: Impact on Students

In North Dakota, every K-12 student has a right to receive school lunch without stigma. However, families unable to pay face significant consequences, prompting some students to skip meals to avoid debt. A state survey revealed that over two dozen school districts refer unpaid lunch debts to collection agencies, and some withhold transcripts from students with outstanding balances. These practices, though legal, spotlight the ongoing struggle to address unpaid school meal debt.

North Dakota · 8d

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Unpaid school lunch debt in ND may be sent to collections

Jacob Orledge from the North Dakota Monitor reports that families with unpaid school lunch debt have been referred to debt collection agencies in at least two dozen school districts. Simultaneously, a state law “guarantees” the right to receive lunch without stigma. The law, passed in 2023, had good intentions but...

North Dakota · 9d

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Survey shows unfilled teaching positions in a number of schools

The Department of Public Instruction conducted its annual survey of unfilled teaching positions. And it shows a number of unfilled teaching positions across the state. State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier said the survey is optional, and about a quarter of the school districts participated. But he said the results are illustrative.

North Dakota · 10d