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This year, organizers are aiming to give away 7,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to area children.
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More than half of North Dakota is now in a drought, with blistering July heat shriveling crops and taking a toll on pastures. -
On a recent hot summer day, Paul Maier, a soon-to-be 9-year-old from Barnesville, confidently strode up to the center of a big stage at the Clay County Fair in northwest Minnesota.
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Episode 75 features live sessions with singer-songwriter Spencer Krug, Americana trio Local Kin, folk singer Hannah Scott, and folk duo Michael Antelope. Plus, an interview with the cast of Medora, North Dakota’s newest musical production Rebels & Outlaws: Country Music’s Best.
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ND Teacher of the Year Frannie Tunseth shares practical ways parents can build curiosity, confidence and strong learning habits as young children head back to school.
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The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917. Fourteen thousand troops of the American Expeditionary Force landed at Saint-Nazaire, France, on June 26. More than 35,000 North Dakotans served in World War I, with approximately 28,000 deployed overseas.
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The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
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A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations. -
A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.
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On a recent hot summer day, Paul Maier, a soon-to-be 9-year-old from Barnesville, confidently strode up to the center of a big stage at the Clay County Fair in northwest Minnesota.
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