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These are the Best high schools for sports in North Dakota
7.6 million high school students played sports across the U.S. during the 2021-22 academic year, according to data from the National Federation of State High School Associations. Those athletes participated in a slew of sports: from football—the most popular sport for high school boys with 1 million players nationwide—to track and field, which is the most popular sport amongst high school girls in the U.S. with more than 488,000 athletes.
Labor Day Weekend Warning For North Dakota: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
As Labor Day weekend approaches, North Dakota residents are being urged to plan their celebrations with safety at the forefront. With the increased travel and festivities, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is stepping up its efforts to prevent alcohol-related accidents and ensure a safe holiday for all. Beginning on...
Affordability of North Dakota public universities compares favorably, but 2-year students pay more
The cost to attend North Dakota’s public four-year universities is less than similar schools in the region, but students at the state’s two-year colleges pay more than the regional average. That’s according to the most recent affordability report from the North Dakota University System. The state’s 11 public colleges and universities resumed classes on Monday, […]
Recommendations from teacher task force up to North Dakota Legislature
(The Center Square) - The North Dakota Teacher Retention and Recruitment Task Force is recommending a teacher mentorship program and a study on a health insurance pool, but how and if they are funded will be up to the North Dakota Legislature. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum created the 15-member task force through an executive order last September. An estimated 33% of teachers leave the profession within five years, according...
Governor Burgum rips into property tax elimination measure
At the Main Street Summit in Watford city, Governor Doug Burgum spoke out against a measure that would eliminate property taxes in North Dakota. "It's complete misinformation to say that if you vote for that thing, that somehow that you're ending property taxes, you're stopping property taxes; you won't. What you will do, is, you will cause someone else to pick up the tab, that's what this whole thing is about. It's about who's going to pay for it, it doesn't lower the cost of delivering anything in our state, it just shifts the burden to somebody else."
One injured, facing charges after Stutsman County DUI crash
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — A Carrington resident is under arrest and facing charges after a crash on the afternoon of Saturday, August 31, two miles Northwest of Medina. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Chevrolet Impala was traveling westbound on 34th Street Southeast when it drove off the road […]
ND Highway Patrol investigating hit-and-run that damaged new guard rail
EMMONS COUNTY, N.D. (KFYR) - The North Dakota Highway Patrol was notified of a hit-and-run that was believed to have occurred between 2:10 and 2:45 p.m. on Friday, August 30. An unknown type of vehicle — likely an oversized/tractor-trailer combination — struck and damaged approximately 16 feet of freshly installed guard rail at an active construction project on Highway 83 south of Linton.
Kenmare music teacher named finalist for 2025 ND Teacher of the Year
KENMARE, N.D. (KMOT) - Kenmare music teacher Macie Harris-Nelson was named a finalist for North Dakota Teacher of the Year for 2025. On Friday afternoon, Kenmare School District celebrated the occasion with an assembly in their gym with cheers and songs. Harris-Nelson is one of four finalists for the award.
Long-time BSC professor remembered for contributions to education
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - A Bismarck State College spokesperson confirmed Mike McCormack passed away after a lifelong dedication to teaching. For 50 years, McCormack taught entertainment history classes at BSC like “Western Civilization” and “History of the Western Frontier.”. His achievements at BSC included becoming the Faculty...
Local academy offers lessons for aspiring musicians
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — With school starting, comes extracurricular activities for our children, and Arioso Music Academy offers a variety of musical ensembles for a variety of practices. Arioso Music Academy has string ensembles for elementary school, middle school, and high school. “Something that I’m really passionate about is...
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