BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s Health Department is offering a cash incentive for people who obtain a temporary certification to work in a nursing home in the state. The goal of the “emergency recruit program” is to help curb staffing shortages during the coronavirus pandemic. The program offers sign-on bonuses of $2,000 for up to 100 people who get a…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Snowmobiling can be a fun winter sport for many but it can also get dangerous for new riders who aren’t used to the machine. That’s why many kids strapped on their helmets for a Snowmobile Safety Class at Moorhead High School. For some families, winter isn’t just a cold and dark abyss. It’s a time when they can…
BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota is seeing a major drop in emergency teacher certifications compared to years past. The state Education Standards and Practices Board revealed that 25 alternate licenses were approved for the current school year, compared to 83 last year. The licenses are issued through an emergency measure that allows people without a teaching license to teach…
