Maiya Fleck
Reporter
Bismarck
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My love for storytelling led me to the University of Montana-Missoula, to pursue a degree in journalism. Upon graduation, I decided to move back to my home state of North Dakota and report the news in the community I grew up in. I’m elated to tell the stories of the people in the BisMan community!
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For the early childhood grades, there are seatbelts, but for all other students, there aren’t any seatbelts. Regardless, the buses are built for safety.
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The committee members are gathering data about how effective virtual education is, how prepared teachers and students are, access to virtual schools in homes and the culture of snow days.
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The championship bulls live and die on Berger’s ranch and are buried in the tree rows on land he’s deeply connected to.
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NDSU Extension Agent Tyler Kralicek says in Burleigh and Morton Counties, moisture levels are good right now to plant cover crops.
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The company got a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program works with start-up facilities with low-interest loans for meat production.
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Bismarck School District administration says they want to get middle school students into Hughes Career Academy next fall.
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Senior Owen Nelson is from Mandan High School and senior Zach Brenden is from Legacy High School.
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This morning the entire Burleigh County Weed Board resigned according to Burleigh County Commissioner Steve Schwab.
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On the Froelich Ranch, three generations have sold Quarter Horses, and along the way they’ve made a name for themselves.
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At Mandan Middle School, students are learning, but when they get home their learning is just as important.
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The orchestra students performed Happy Birthday, and the children gave him birthday cupcakes
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It tells the story of Japanese American men, women and children who were imprisoned at the former Fort Lincoln Internment Camp during World War Two.
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Enrollment is a challenge all across the school district. Schools like Elk Ridge are already at capacity just 12 months after openin
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Members will discuss courses of action and send recommendations to the governor and state superintendent by next September.
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Sharon Grey is whisking up a family tradition. She says her family has given her a special name, the frybread diva, for her signature treat. Her kids and ancestors inspired her to make it a business.
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It’s the national day to crack open a cold one. September 7 is National Beer Lover Day.
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As 11th-grade students enter the classroom, they’re doing things a little differently this year, and students are excited to see new perspectives.
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It was the 25th conference this year and tribal leaders, students and presenters came to learn about issues on tribal land and innovative solutions that have worked in their communities.
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Jeff Fastnacht used to be the assistant superintendent at Mandan Public Schools, but it’s his first year as superintendent for Bismarck Public Schools.
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It was the start of school for many college students last week around the state and enrollment numbers were up at all the universities in Bismarck.
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Experts say to bring extra water so dogs don’t get overheated or resort to drinking water that could be contaminated with blue algae.
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With high inflation, food prices have gone up. Because of this, donations at food banks have been down, but more people need assistance.
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He’s been volunteering with the Red Cross for over twenty years.
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Green Dot was introduced by the North Dakota Department of Health just before COVID-19 and is run through the Abused Adult Resource Center.
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Combines are out and farmers are harvesting grain.
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Every year, kids need to get to school, and recently, that has been easier said than done. So bus drivers like Ashlie Carnes decided to pick up a pair of keys and start covering routes.
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They delivered 15 boxes to 15 classrooms, and they want to continue helping out Custer in the future.
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Sia Ranjbar, owner of Coffee Break, wants to retire and sell his business.
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The project is called Managing Rangelands for Carbon Capture.
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Gateway to Science is more than just a place for kids - it’s for people of all ages, and administrators are looking at launching adult-specific programs.
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There are two other entrances. One farthest to the west and the other North of the school.
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Harlow’s and BPS Transportation both have openings for positions.
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Silver Ranch Elementary School is one of the newest schools.
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BPS follows MyPlate nutrition standards from the USDA and has health requirements they meet for all meals.
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The superintendent says it’s been more significant over the last five years. To help combat the shortage, the administration has brought in teachers from the Philippines and South Africa.
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Bismarck Public Schools start next week. There are a few boxes students need to check before they go back to school.
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The wheels on this bus go round and round, but with a different energy source than most yellow school buses. Glen Ullin School District gets to start using a new electric bus at the start of school.
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Cattle producers might want to think about vaccinating their herds for anthrax as the disease has been reported in two southwest North Dakota counties.
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Volunteers from eight to 89 have been busy husking dozens of ears of sweet corn.
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School districts like Mandan and Bismarck Public Schools now have the option to utilize student teachers to lead classes on their own, but not all student teachers will have that chance.
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Several cases were previously reported in Grant County.
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The kids are learning all types of skills at the Bismarck Aquatic Center.
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Bismarck Parks and Recreation is reaching out to colleges and high schools to get staff. This year there are free lifeguard classes for potential employees.
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The new location will have a wider driving area for oversized trucks and trailers and a larger boardroom.
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The Board’s data says 92 of the state’s 167 school districts are not fully staffed.
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The Wheat Quality Council Executive Vice President Dave Green, says the crop was planted late like last year, but this summer has been hotter, and that has impacted quality.
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Youth of all ages met at the State Capitol to discuss diversity, student issues and positive changes made in their student bodies.
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Today is Purple Heart Day, the day Americans remember and honor military members who were injured or killed while serving the country.
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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and North Dakota School Board Association put on boot camp for educational administrators.
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