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Rural Leadership North Dakota seeks participants for 11th class

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April 5, 2025

Rural Leadership North Dakota seeks participants for 11th class

North Dakota State University Extension’s Rural Leadership North Dakota program is now accepting applications for its 11th class, Class XI, set to begin in November 2025.

The 18-month leadership development program includes seven in-state seminars, which will feature expert speakers and tours of agricultural and community businesses, as well as three out-of-state trips. Participants will travel to Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis in 2026 to engage with agricultural, business and government leaders. Additionally, the class will embark on an international study seminar in 2027 to explore global agricultural and community issues. Previous classes have visited Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama, Thailand, Vietnam, Chile, Spain and Ghana.

Since its inception over 20 years ago, RLND has helped develop agricultural and community leaders across North Dakota.

The RLND program focuses on leadership skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, self-awareness, decision-making, strategic planning and conflict management. Participants gain insights into agricultural and rural policy, economic trends, funding strategies for local development projects, marketing, civic engagement, coalition building, industry advocacy and legislative processes.

“Rural Leadership North Dakota is the premier statewide leadership program in North Dakota,” says Katie Tyler, program director and Extension specialist for RLND. “If you are looking for an opportunity to grow as a leader, broaden your perspective and make a lasting impact on your community and state, we encourage you to apply for Class XI.”

Tuition for Class XI is $4,500, which covers most meals, lodging and travel expenses like busing for in-state seminars and airfare for out-of-state trips. Participants are responsible for their travel costs to in-state seminars and departure points for out-of-state trips.

The application deadline for RLND Class XI (2025-27) is June 1, 2025. Applicants must have been North Dakota residents for at least one year and be able to attend all seminars.

To apply or nominate someone for RLND Class XI, visit

ndsu.ag/rlndapply25

, email

ndsu.ruralleadership@ndsu.edu

or call 701-231-5640. Follow RLND on Facebook for updates and alumni stories.

Since 2003, over 175 people from 87 communities in 41 counties have participated in the RLND program.

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North Dakota lawmakers from West Fargo announce bid for reelection

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10 hours ago

December 15, 2025

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North Dakota lawmakers from West Fargo announce bid for reelection

WEST FARGO — Three incumbents from West Fargo will run for reelection to their state legislative seats.

North Dakota Sen. Judy Lee and Reps. Jim Jonas and Austen Schauer, all Republicans, announced Sunday, Dec. 14, that they would campaign to represent District 13 in the state Legislature. The district covers much of north West Fargo.

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Lee was first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 1994. Jonas and Schauer have served in the state House since 2023 and 2019, respectively.

The three ran unopposed in the 2022 election. The next election for their seats is in 2026.

Jim Jonas, candidate for West Fargo School Board. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor — Jim Jonas.

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Bids awarded for construction of Highway 85

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22 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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Bids awarded for construction of Highway 85

WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KUMV) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation awarded more than 150 million dollars in bids to continue expanding highway 85 south of Watford City.

More than $83.8 million will go to Park Construction out of Minneapolis for one segment. It covers about five and a half miles south of the Long X Bridge, going through another section of the badlands. It’s expected to be a three-year project due to the rough terrain.

The next segment covers 12 and a half miles south from the badlands to the highway 200 intersection. The winning bid went to Strata out of Grand Forks for $61.7 million. It will be a two-year project.

Funding for these projects were provided by both the state and federal government.

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Griffin’s 18 lead Western Illinois past North Dakota 69-66 in OT – WTOP News

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December 14, 2025

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Isaiah Griffin had 18 points in Western Illinois’ 69-66 overtime win against North Dakota on…

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Isaiah Griffin had 18 points in Western Illinois’ 69-66 overtime win against North Dakota on Saturday.

Griffin had three steals for the Leathernecks (4-7). Karyiek Dixon scored 17 points while shooting 6 of 10 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line and added 18 rebounds. Lucas Lorenzen shot 3 for 13 (1 for 9 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.

Eli King led the way for the Fightin’ Hawks (4-9) with 13 points, two steals and four blocks. Greyson Uelmen added 13 points for North Dakota. Garrett Anderson had 11 points and six rebounds.

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