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Alan Jackson asked, “Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day? Those of us of a certain age remember exactly where we were. Like so many historic events experienced by the generations before us, Sept.
Hanna Schneider, Hanna’s Baked Goods & More, Langdon, offers occasional baked goods and shirt designs inspired by local communities. Submitted photo

Hanna Schneider, Hanna’s Baked Goods & More, Langdon, offers occasional baked goods and shirt designs inspired by local communities. Submitted photo

Local creator turns hometown history into T-shirt designs

What began with a love of baking and a Cricut machine as a birthday present has grown into a creative venture celebrating the people, places, and history of the region.
“Nine Little Indians” documentary to screen in Walhalla, screens to sold out audiences in Park River

“Nine Little Indians” documentary to screen in Walhalla, screens to sold out audiences in Park River

“Nine Little Indians” documentary to screen in Walhalla, screens to sold out audiences in Park River

The Walla Theatre announced on its Facebook page that the documentary “Nine Little Indians” will be screened in Walhalla next weekend. It will be shown at 7 p.m. Sept. 17-19 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Cost is $10.
Metro Creative photo

Metro Creative photo

Infinite Campus brings new tools to North Dakota schools

Statewide system connects grades, attendance, registration and other student information North Dakota public schools are beginning the 2026-27 school year with Infinite Campus, a new statewide student information system designed to make it easier for schools and families to manage important...
Candy sits on the shelves at a Bismarck retail store on Aug. 27. Photo by Michael Achterling/ North Dakota Monitor

Candy sits on the shelves at a Bismarck retail store on Aug. 27. Photo by Michael Achterling/ North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota postpones ban on using food assistance for soda, candy

Delay prompted by federal agency request days before new restrictions were to take effect By Ceilidh Kern, North Dakota Monitor, Aug. 27, 2026 A ban on purchasing candy, soda and other sweetened drinks with federal food assistance was postponed for North Dakotans days before it was set to take...
Dolly Parton smiles from the back cover of one of the many books distributed through her Imagination Library, a program that has benefited children throughout Cavalier County. Photo by Sarah Overby

Dolly Parton smiles from the back cover of one of the many books distributed through her Imagination Library, a program that has benefited children throughout Cavalier County. Photo by Sarah Overby

A gift from Dolly delivered in Cavalier County

Most of us knew Dolly Parton through her music, movies, quick wit and unmistakable sparkle. Some families here in Cavalier County knew her in another very special way — as the woman who helped put books into the hands of their children.

NDDPI staff to volunteer as substitute teachers

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier and Department of Public Instruction staff members will volunteer as substitute teachers during the 2026-27 school year.