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NLAC News March 2026

NLAC News March 2026

NLAC News March 2026

Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! The calendar and weather don’t exactly say “spring” quite yet, but we’re feeling optimistic and also looking forward to some great activities this spring!
A photo and short notice about the death of Orlan Robert Cool via newspapers.com Original sources: The Fargo Forum, Daily Republican, and Moorhead Daily News, Mon Mar. 16, 1942 Page 12.

A photo and short notice about the death of Orlan Robert Cool via newspapers.com Original sources: The Fargo Forum, Daily Republican, and Moorhead Daily News, Mon Mar. 16, 1942 Page 12.

Lost WW2 sailor may finally return to North Dakota

Researcher finds evidence of sailor, investigates 10 other missing ND servicemen When Orlan Robert Cool went missing after his ship broke apart off Newfoundland’s frozen coast during a freak storm on Feb. 18, 1942, his death was a double tragedy for his family in Newburg, North Dakota.
Deadline set to remove fish

Deadline set to remove fish

Deadline set to remove fish houses

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Game and Fish reminds anglers that unoccupied fish houses must be removed from all waters beginning March 15. Fish houses may be used after March 15 if they are removed daily.
Photo by Tsimur Asayonak on Unsplash

Photo by Tsimur Asayonak on Unsplash

Fact Brief

Are heart attacks from shoveling snow common? Yes. Heart attacks while shoveling snow are a well-documented risk.
Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4. Photo by Michael Achterling/ North Dakota Monitor

Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4. Photo by Michael Achterling/ North Dakota Monitor

Special education teachers report burnout, uncompensated work time, North Dakota survey shows

North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers this week.