North Dakota State plays South Dakota, aims for 16th straight win

North Dakota State looks to continue its 15-game win streak with a victory over South Dakota. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Gov. Armstrong urges lawmakers to stay focused on rural health care as North Dakota session opens

Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Wednesday called on the North Dakota Legislature to “execute the game plan” the state has put together to spend $199 million earmarked for rural health care. Armstrong, a Republican,
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Fargo businesswoman, former state commerce head appointed to North Dakota higher ed board

Michelle Kommer will take over for Levi Bachmeier, who was recently appointed the North Dakota superintendent of public instruction.
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North Dakota governor tells lawmakers to 'focus on hitting a home run' when spending rural health funds

The funds have the potential to make a positive impact on patients and medical care providers in North Dakota, state House Minority Leader Zac Ista said in a statement. The Democrat from Grand Forks criticized Trump's bill for cutting more $1 trillion in health care spending nationwide.
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Kommer appointed to North Dakota State Board of Higher Education

The Board of Higher Education has eight voting members appointed by the governor, including one student member, and two non-voting members who represent the North Dakota University System’s faculty and staff. The board oversees the system’s 11 public colleges and universities.
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North Dakota free school meals bill passes House, faces uncertain road in Senate

BISMARCK — A bill that would provide free breakfast and lunch to all North Dakota K-12 students passed the state House on Thursday.

College Basketball: North Dakota State seizes control of Summit with win over St. Thomas

North Dakota State (16-5, 6-0 in Summit) was again strong out of the gates in the second half, opening it on a 16-7 run to grab an eight-point lead. But again, St. Thomas responded with an 8-0 run to knot the affair on a triple by Nolan Minessale.

Two Grand Forks elementary schools rank in the top 10% of North Dakota based on state accountability metrics

Two Grand Forks elementary schools rank in the top 10% of all North Dakota public schools based on state accountability metrics. The principals at the schools — Discovery Elementary School and J. Nelson Kelly Elementary School — say it comes down to the hard work of teachers and staff.

Eighteen North Dakota communities vying for title of ‘America’s Favorite Small Town’

From Bowman to Beulah, Crosby to Valley City— 18 North Dakota towns are competing for the title of.” It’s a contest sponsored by Parade magazine. State tourism leaders say having so many finalists is good for the state.

Women’s basketball: St. Thomas loses to streaking North Dakota State

The St. Thomas women’s basketball team tried a fourth-quarter comeback against conference-leading North Dakota State before falling 75-66 on Wednesday night. The Tommies got within 66-60
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