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Public – and some lawmakers – shut out from discussion of school choice legislation
An important discussion about the future of North Dakota’s K-12 education system appears to be happening in private. The discussion is so private, in fact, that even some Education Committee lawmakers seem to be in the dark. The Legislature’s interim Education Committee was directed through legislation approved in 2023 to study school choice models that […]
North Dakota Rep. Randy Schobinger Has Died
(Minot, ND) — Republican North Dakota Representative Randy Schobinger has died in Minot at age 54 following a battle with cancer. He was one of the state’s youngest senators when he was elected at age 24, and he served from 1994 to 2006. Schobinger was elected to the state House in 2016, where he served on the budget-writing Appropriations Committee, but didn’t seek re-election for a third term this year. Governor Doug Burgum says Schobinger’s work will continue to benefit North Dakotans for many years to come.
Lifetime collections up for auction
BOWMAN, N.D. (KFYR) - Les Snavely had a nose for treasure hunting. The Bowman man spent much of his life collecting. For Les, the hunt and the company were the real treasures. Now, it’s time for those treasures to find a new home. Bolt by bolt, his 1901 steam-powered...
Sen. Cramer speaks at North Dakota Peace Officers Association annual conference
FARGO – The North Dakota Peace Officers Association’s (NDPOA) annual conference is underway in Fargo, gathering law enforcement officers from across the state to acknowledge their service and honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. The NDPOA has a history dating back to 1911, evolving from the Sheriffs’ Association to become a unified voice for the entire criminal justice system in North Dakota.
Minot Public Schools leadership addresses inspections, timeline for North High school
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Leadership with Minot Public Schools said Friday they remain confident that the new Minot North High School will open for students Wednesday, as scheduled. Superintendent Scott Faul told Your News Leader an inspection Thursday revealed five areas of concern. Faul said some of the issues have...
Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee draws hundreds with back-to-school event
'We want them to feel welcome and free to come speak to us'. Hundreds of Indigenous students and parents braved the storm to gather supplies and join in the fun during the back-to-school event on Aug. 14. It was standing room only at the celebration, which organizers moved to Bismarck...
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