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Is North Dakota Leading the Class in Education This Year?
As summer draws to a close, the air in the Mon-Dak region is buzzing with the anticipation of a new school year. Soon, students, parents, and teachers will be diving back into the familiar routines of early mornings and bustling classrooms. I can still remember the nervous excitement that accompanied...
Sanford Health Receives High Ratings in the Dakotas
FARGO, N.D. —For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 ranked Sanford Medical Center Fargo the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota and Sanford USD Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in South Dakota. The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings...
Baseball: Hot Tots and Big Sticks look to avoid sweep in first series after All-Star break
Dickinson N.D.– The Badlands Big Sticks look to Tyler Conklin to shut down Larks after Bismarck took an 8-4 win Thursday, while the Hot Tots try to earn a split in St. Cloud. Baseball Scoreboard: Badlands Big Sticks 1 Bismarck Larks 5 FINAL St. Cloud Rox 6 Minot Hot Tots 2 FINAL
Fatal motorcycle crash north of Velva
VELVA, N.D. (KXNET) — A 58-year-old man from Karlsruhe died in an animal crash. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2001 Honda Shadow motorcycle and heading east on 45th street, north of Velva, when his motorcycle collided with a deer. He was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced […]
Minot City Council Discusses New Truck Purchase
Meeting on Monday July 15, Minot City Council met in what would be a 5-hour long marathon of a meeting. We at The Dakotan chose to cover this more in depth, so here is the first of a series of articles on the evening leading up to the special session July 31, allowing the sitting Council Members to ask questions on the newly proposed budget.
High Flyers At The North Dakota State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KXNET) — Once again, the state fair in Minot has attracted a few daredevils to town. Riders are throttling up for the Moto Circus Show. Moto Circus combines both action sports and circus thrill acts. With riders performing high flying jumps and dangerous stunts on dirt bikes and BMX bikes. One act in […]
Trollwood cancels two shows due to high winds
FARGO, ND — The Trollwood Performing Arts School cancelled theater performances Thursday and Friday night because of weather forecasts calling for high winds in the area. A message posted to the group’s Facebook page says “high winds forecasted by the National Weather Service pose a significant threat to our students and staff.” Ticket holders for both the Thursday and Friday performances of The Addams Family will be allowed to rebook a seat for the one remaining performance on Saturday, July 27th. We’re told ticket holders for the Thursday or Friday performance will receive an email with instructions on how to rebook their tickets.
Phenomenist Michael Mezmer brings magic to the State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Swallowing razor blades and catching bullets are some of the cutting-edge magic tricks and illusions brought to the State Fair this year. Award-winning magician and phenomenist Michael Mezmer has performed all over the world and even with Michael Jackson. He also performs at Universal Studios and...
Mandan family vacationing in Canada’s Jasper National Park forced to evacuate before wildfire reached the town
JASPER, Alberta (KFYR) - North Dakota has been experiencing wildfire smoke for the past week, but imagine being closer to the fires. A local family was vacationing in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park when multiple wildfires sent around 25,000 visitors and residents fleeing Monday night. Erica and Corey...
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