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NDSU Track & Field Opens up Outdoor Season in Texas – the Spectrum

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This past weekend the Bison teams opened up their outdoor season in San Antonio, Texas at the UTSA Invitational for a two-day meet hosted by the University of Texas San Antonio.

On Friday, the women took multiple titles. In the javelin, the women finished first, second, and third. Freshman, Camille Deringer placed third (129’6”), Taylor Leingang in second (135’6”), and winning the event was Alex Seagris with a mark of 148’9”. Meredith Spiers opened up the outdoor season by placing fifth in the hammer throw and shot put. Both events she threw personal best, 182’9” in the hammer throw and 46’11 ¾”. For the men, Cam Landis continues his success this season by winning the shot put with a throw of 58’. Freshman Jack Packer also took third with a mark of 52’ 8 ¾”. Winning Javelin, Matt Kraft, who is a Returning NCAA Championships qualifier, opened his season by throwing a 219’2”. 

On Saturday, Kendra Kelley ran the 200m the fastest a Bison woman ever has, breaking as record from 2014. She ran a time of 23.19 which also won the event. Kelley went on to win the 100m dash with a time of 11.42 which is also a new personal record. The women also continue their success in the jumps. Arienne Birch won the high jump clearing 5’9” which now puts her in the NDSU Outdoor Top Ten All-Time list. Joy Nnantah also jumped 39’3 ¾” to win the triple jump title. Persisting, Julia Gherardi cleared 12’ 5 ½” to take first in the Pole Vault. In the long jump, Makenna Vollmer placed second with a jump of 18’5 ¼”. On the men’s side, Sophomore Jarod White tied the NDSU outdoor pole vault record. He cleared 17’2 ¾” to win the event and open up his outdoor season after previously breaking the NDSU indoor record this past indoor season. On the track, the men swept the first three places in the 400m. Isaac Huntington won with a time of 48.59, in second place was Cullen Curl (48.77), and finishing in third was Gabe Miles (48.82).

Next week, the teams will travel to Texas again to compete in the Texas Relays Meet hosted by the University of Texas down in Austin. The meet will start Wednesday, March 27th, and will go through Saturday, March 30th.

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Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota hosts events during Child Abuse Prevention Month

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the National Children’s Alliance, over 60,000 children in the United States experience child abuse.

This month, Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota hosted a variety of events to strengthen relationships and give advice on raising and taking care of children. The events happened throughout the state and sometimes featured speakers.

“I like to think that prevention is possible and even just a couple of families showing up for an event is really great,” said Veronica Wiesz, prevention programs director.

On Saturday, PCAND hosted a parent fair in Dickinson and partnered with the Bismarck Public Library for its Make and Take Event.

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Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published April 27, 2024

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Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published April 27, 2024


Filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court

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Diana M. Sherwin, Bismarck, Chapter 7
Anna Renae Cogdill, Fort Rice, Chapter 7
Allen J. Johnson, Devils Lake, Chapter 12
Troy A. Bestul, Fargo, Chapter 13
Steven Mitchell Kartes, Crystal, Chapter 7
Mary De Los Angeles Delgado Randolph and Daniel Gregory Randolph, Williston, Chapter 7
Amanda Lee Levey, Bismarck, Chapter 7
Jessica Lee Gunville, also known as Jessica Lee Azure, Dunseith, Chapter 7
Leslie Michelle Vannatta, Minot, Chapter 7
Mindy L. Stratton, formerly known as Mindy Hearn, Fargo, Chapter 7
Benjamin Randall Blair, Grand Forks, Chapter 7
Lindsey Lynne Livingston, Fargo, Chapter 7
Michael Allen Wolf, West Fargo, Chapter 7
Stacy Ann Darrell, formerly known as Stacy Ann Lonon, Williston, Chapter 7
Pro-Mark Services, Fargo, Chapter 7

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Bankruptcy filings from the following counties: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin.

Weymeth Floyd Long, also known as Wayne Long, and Polly Dee Henning, Chapter 7
Molly Therese Remer, Freeport, Chapter 7
Rebecca Thanel, doing business as The Coffee Hut, Fergus Falls, Chapter 7
Anna Rae Dosso, Georgetown, Chapter 7
Kathleen Diane Klaers, Ottertail, Chapter 7
Roger Lee and Stacie Helen Hahn, Fergus Falls, Chapter 7

Chapter 7 is a petition to liquidate assets and discharge debts.

Chapter 11 is a petition for protection from creditors and to reorganize.

Chapter 12 is a petition for family farmers to reorganize.

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Chapter 13 is a petition for wage earners to readjust debts.

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North Dakota Health and Human Services awards six organizations with suicide prevention grants

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – North Dakota Health and Human Services announced the recipients for its suicide prevention funding initiative this past week.

HHS said it chose six organizations based on their ability to support individuals struggling with their mental health.

The groups are: Minot State University’s Center for Persons with Disabilities, Peer Vision for Mental Health, Haugen Performance Consulting, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, Consensus Council and Cook Center for Human Connection.

“Prevention of suicide is possible. Early intervention is prevention, and we all have the same collective goal of reducing and eliminating suicide in the state of North Dakota,” said Melissa Markegard, suicide prevention administrator for HHS.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call or text 9-8-8.

The line is open 24-7.



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