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Six high school graduates from Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood High School just received $15,000 in scholarships to pursue careers that will strengthen rural North Dakota. The awards honor a couple's legacy of investing in their community's future.
Williston State College celebrated 222 students who earned spots on the President's and Dean's Lists this spring, recognizing their academic excellence and dedication. The achievement spans diverse learners from high school students to adult returners.
A breast cancer survivor's stubborn surgical wound healed completely after 50 sessions in a pressurized oxygen chamber. The innovative treatment saved her vacation plans and gave her hope after months of failed healing.
Harrison Duran turned his childhood dinosaur obsession into scientific reality when he helped unearth a Triceratops skull just three days into a 2019 university excavation. The fossil, named "Alice," came from one of North America's richest dinosaur sites.
Researchers discovered fossilized fish in North Dakota with tiny glass beads from the dinosaur-killing asteroid lodged in their gills, proving they were alive when the impact debris rained down. It's the most direct evidence yet of what happened in the first hour after Earth's most famous catastrophe.
After apartment fires left families homeless in Bismarck-Mandan, a volunteer group is helping victims get back to normal with more than just emergency supplies. They're thinking long term, offering months of support when others have moved on. #
After 20 years of welding experience and a decade of planning, Derrek Leapaldt opened Midwest Metalworks in his hometown of Leeds, North Dakota. His new shop is bringing essential fabrication and repair services to a rural community that previously had to travel long distances for help.
High schoolers in Hebron, North Dakota gave up their Friday afternoon to rake yards and haul debris for elderly neighbors who struggle with outdoor work. The program is expanding to help more seniors age safely at home.
Engineering students at the University of North Dakota are transforming waste into products and building AI to measure pain objectively. Their annual showcase proves hands-on learning delivers real-world solutions.
A Valley City State University freshman just claimed her first collegiate championship in American trap shooting, winning in a dramatic shoot-off. Gretchen Deaver's perfect form helped her hit 94 out of 100 targets at the North Dakota State Collegiate Championship.
Greek life organizations at the University of North Dakota are raising thousands of dollars for charity through creative philanthropy events that bring the entire campus together. From donation drives to all-you-can-eat fundraisers, these students are proving that giving back is at the heart of their mission.
Hundreds of high school seniors across north central North Dakota gathered to be celebrated for their academic excellence and community leadership. The 30-year tradition recognizes students as they prepare to take their talents across the country.
The University of North Dakota just joined an elite group of fewer than 100 universities recognized nationally for driving real economic growth in their communities. The school's partnerships generated nearly $2 billion in economic activity and supported 17,000 jobs last year alone.
The No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset over No. 2 North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals, earning their first championship game appearance since 2010. Freshman goaltender Daniel Hauser led the underdog victory with 21 saves in Las Vegas.
The third-seeded Wisconsin Badgers stunned top-ranked North Dakota 2-1 in the NCAA hockey semifinals, earning a shot at the national championship. A pair of first-period goals and stellar defense propelled the underdogs to Saturday's title game in Las Vegas.
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a nail-biting 2-1 victory over North Dakota in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals, earning their spot in the championship game. They'll face either Michigan or Denver for college hockey's biggest prize.
The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra just launched a new annual scholarship worth up to $10,000 for violin and viola students. Applications are open now through April 12 for the 2026-27 school year.
A North Dakota nonprofit is training volunteers to help immigrant families feel at home through mentoring and everyday support. The program turns personal experience into community connection.
Britta Curl-Salemme just added Olympic gold to her already packed trophy case, four years after COVID forced her out of the 2022 Games. The Bismarck native's perseverance paid off with Team USA's 2026 victory.
A North Dakota hockey player who started on the fourth line ended up on Team USA's first line and won gold at her first Olympics. Britta Curl-Salemme just became part of only the third U.S. women's hockey team to ever claim Olympic gold.
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