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NDSU researchers developing tech to treat diabetes
The NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity’s Sparking Big Ideas Research Initiative included a March workshop focused on “Hacking aging: Bridging disciplines for a more inclusive future.” The workshop was led by KnowInnovation in support of team formation and proposal development, with a goal of fostering seed proposals to advance ideas for the development of competitive proposals in pursuit of significant external funding.
Harmon Lake recreation covers land and water
For those craving peaceful waters under the North Dakota skies, the Harmon Lake Recreation Area offers an opportunity to build a sandcastle on the beach, dip a paddle in the pond or spin a tire on a trail. The 136-acre reservoir located on Otter Creek has nearly 5 miles of...
Yates’ New Superstar ‘Marlboro Cat’ Pulls Double Duty in Ponoka for Nogueira Win, Leads Mandan
The jury is still out on the top earning team ropers over the Fourth-of-July run, but one heel horse is out front as one of the top-earning mounts as of July 3: Trey Yates‘ Marlboro Cat. On Marlboro Cat, Yates won $14,390 for third at the Ponoka Stampede, and...
Mandan’s Independence Day Parade takes place for a 143rd year
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - Despite the rainy weather on this Fourth of July, Mandan’s annual Independence Day Parade marched on through the town’s main street and street vendors set up in Dykshoorn Park for Art in the Park. This is Mandan’s 143 year organizing the event and the...
Bismarck Optimist Club’s spark of patriotism to the community
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Some may drive past the American flags decorating State Street on the Fourth of July and assume they are put up by the city, but they are the work of the Bismarck Optimist Club. 12 years ago, a few of the founding members of the organization...
Keep your dogs close on Fourth of July
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Celebrating Independence Day by lighting fireworks is a popular tradition, but it can be an anxious and frightening time for pets. According to the American Kennel Club, more dogs go missing on the week of July 4 than any other week, but there are some things you can do to keep them safe.
‘Where’s Waldo?’ returns to downtown Minot
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Once again, downtown Minot is being turned into one big ‘Where’s Waldo?’ for July. It’s a giant scavenger hunt across local businesses, hosted by Main Street Books. It’s a simple challenge—you are tasked to find Waldo in about 25 businesses.
ER doctors urge public to use caution while celebrating
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - You might be planning on popping open a cold one to celebrate America’s birthday, but doctors want you to think twice about what you do after. Sanford Health Emergency Room Physician Dr. Matthew Zimny said it’s not uncommon for them to see an increase in visitors to the ER on the Fourth of July.
Bismarck man sentenced after head-on crash into trooper’s vehicle
(Bismarck, ND) — A Bismarck man has been sentenced two years in prison followed by three years of probation for hitting a Highway Patrol cruiser head-on. The crash happened in March when Steven Kessel was driving the wrong way on Highway 83 in Bismarck. No one was seriously hurt in the crash.
Someone You Should Know: Darris Grant, helping others with lived experience
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Darris Grant, Peer Support Specialist, Seeds of Eden clip “Joni … she’s seen me passed out on the park bench.” Now Joni and many of their friends see Darris Grant on the regular, in a totally different light, supporting them all in any way he can. “He’s just trying to help […]
Veterans wing to Washington, D.C., on Honor Flight
It was the “welcome home” some never received. Two Hettinger County veterans took a seat on a spring Western North Dakota Honor Flight, with 108 military veterans aboard, for an emotional two-day journey. The flight took veterans of the Korean War and the Vietnam War, from across western North Dakota,
Area teachers learn about lignite at 38th annual teacher’s seminar
More than 70 elementary and secondary teachers switched roles in mid-June as they became students at an educational seminar conducted by the Lignite Energy Council. The seminar was held June 10-13 at the National Energy Center of Excellence on the Bismarck State College campus (ND), and included educators from North ...
New England Area Community Foundation awards grants
The New England Area Community Foundation (NECF) Advisory Committee awarded $42,500 in grants at an awards presentation on Tuesday, June 10, in New England. The spring 2024 grant recipients were: •New England Ambulance Service: $10,000 •New England Public School: $5,000 for the community weightroom •New England Riverside Rodeo Club: $2,000To ...
Hettinger narrowly avoids being clobbered within massive supercell
Hettinger-The entire west side of North Dakota was on high alert last week under the looming threat of severe summertime weather. The forecast, which sounded more akin to the action set pieces within the movie ‘Twister’, starring Bill Paxton, had people prepared and expecting the worst. News of such drastic ...
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