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Armstrong pushes for ‘bell-to-bell’ school cell ban

BISMARCK — Gov. Kelly Armstrong held a press conference in Bismarck on Wednesday, to voice his full throated support for two bills seeking to prohibit public school students from using their cell phones during the school day. The bills, House Bill 1160 and Senate Bill 2354, would require ...

Minot’s Brass Band ends year with ‘A Bit of Mardi Graz’

The Brass Band of Minot will be ending its season on Sunday with “A Bit of Mardi Graz” concert. The concert starts at 4 p.m. at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, according to Brass Band of Minot information. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are ...

Young Makoti artist among Eagles contest winners

Levana Fransen of Makoti placed first in the third grade division of the Eagles’ annual Children’s Art Contest for grades 3-6, according to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. By igniting the creative process while teaching the core values and beliefs of The Fraternal Order of Eagles, the ...

Summer theatre youth camp registration due Sunday

MSU Summer Theatre is offering its first youth camp for children between the ages of 11 and 18. “We like to be able to give young actors the opportunity to share our stage, but it’s not always easy to find the right shows for all the talented people who audition,” Chad Gifford, the ...

Grant program seeks community group applications

FARGO – Charitable and community organizations are invited to apply for project grant awards from $63,000 available through the 11th annual Live First Community Giving Campaign conducted by First International Bank & Trust. Any organization benefiting the communities served by First ...

Juried Student Art Show begins today

The Northwest Arts Center presents its Annual Juried Student Art Show with a public reception today. Art will be on view in the Walter Piehl Gallery until April 24. The exhibition of the work of Minot State University students has been an annual campus tradition since the 1970s and is key to ...