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GNDC partnering with Career and Technical Education to expand access to AP Business and Personal Finance course
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (204+ words) The Greater North Dakota Chamber and the state Department of Career and Technical Education have partnered to expand access to the AP Business and Personal Finance Course. GNDC is offering up to $2000 for teachers for training in the course. "Our…...
April 9: America Moves West
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (444+ words) During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln's attention was understandably focused on the conflict. The government's focus was diverted from issues affecting the American West. Tensions between Plains tribes and settlers were allowed to escalate, as there were no resources…...
Taste Your Way Through Downtown Fargo One Bite At A Time
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (87+ words) Prairie Public Broadcasting Taste Your Way Through Downtown Fargo One Bite At A Time Spring events are picking up in downtown Fargo, and food lovers have something special to look forward to. This week on Prairie Plates, Rick Gion visits…...
A name for a place and a place for the names
16+ hour, 39+ min ago (509+ words) We have for the mayor, city commission, and park board this year. So once we draw, I will, I put all of this information into the county, or for the county and send it over to the county and make…...
April 8: Prairie fires of 1925
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (279+ words) 1925 was a rough year for fires. It began in late March, when two major prairie fires swept across North and South Dakota, causing extensive damage. Livestock, hay, crops, and farm buildings were lost. By the end of the month, about…...
North Dakota's measles cases inch toward last year's total
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (115+ words) North Dakota Health and Human Services has confirmed 32 cases of measles so far this year. 23 of those cases have been confirmed in Pembina County. One case each has been confirmed in Walsh, Williams and Traill Counties. Ransom County now has…...
Howe: The state is already doing much of what is contained in the executive order dealing with mail-in ballots
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (284+ words) North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe said North Dakota is already doing much of what is contained in President Trump's executive order concerning mail-in ballots. "I don't think it's too off-base to say this executive order wasn't created with…...
April 6: Martin Hector's Legacy
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (447+ words) The first successful airplane flight in North Dakota took place at the Fargo fairgrounds in 1911. North Dakotans were instantly enchanted with the marvelous aviators in their flying machines and embraced aviation with enthusiasm. There was no looking back. North Dakota…...
The vital role of woodpeckers in North Dakota
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (319+ words) Prairie Public Broadcasting - On Air Now Playing FM 1: NPR News / Classical - On Air Now Playing FM 2: Roots, Rock, and Jazz - On Air Now Playing FM 3: NPR News / AAA Music The vital role of woodpeckers in North Dakota I recently watched…...
April 3: The Bootleg Traffic Scandal
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (432+ words) On a quiet April evening, a truck parked on a Fargo street drew the attention of bystanders, who called the police to investigate. On this date in 1930, four men woke up in the Fargo jail, charged with illegally transporting liquor....