Features
Here are some of the latest features about area people and events.
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Special, November 10, 2010 -- A World War I and II Service Record from the Kenmare area listed the names of 17 men killed in action.
View a copy of that record, with photos.
Nicotine replacement therapy can help when you're ready to quit
Bonnie Riely, Tobacco Cessation Coordinator for First District Health Unit in Minot, didn’t mince words when she talked about her own former tobacco use at the beginning of a Kick Start class held in Kenmare May 9th. “One drag of a cigarette delivers 4,000 to 6,000 toxins to the brain within 7 to 10 seconds,” she said. “Then those toxins to go your heart.”
Posted 5/30/12 (Wed) read more »
Four candidates for three school board seats
The Kenmare School District will hold an election on Tuesday, June 12th, in conjunction with the primary election taking place that day.
Posted 5/30/12 (Wed) read more »
Six city positions open in election
Citizens in Kenmare will have the opportunity to choose six city officials in the June 12th election, although each of the candidates is running unopposed.
Posted 5/30/12 (Wed) read more »
Kenmare-Bowbells-MLS in first-ever ND Class B softball tournament
The Kenmare-Bowbells-MLS fastpitch softball team will make history next week when they participate in the first-ever North Dakota Class B fastpitch softball tournament, scheduled for West Fargo.
Posted 5/23/12 (Wed) read more »
Kenmare School to buy new activity bus
Kids representing Kenmare schools for events in other communities could be riding in comfort and style, seated in a new activity bus.
Posted 5/23/12 (Wed) read more »
Construction gets started on two new 12-plex apartment buildings
After months of discussion and planning, the first shovelfuls of dirt were finally moved Thursday at the location of the two new 12-plex apartment buildings along Division Street in Kenmare as developer Tom Serie of SW Design Build in Minnesota met with local business leaders to officially break ground on the project.
Posted 5/23/12 (Wed) read more »
One Stop completes restaurant expansion
The Kenmare One Stop Burger Shop can now accommodate reunions, meetings, birthday parties, baby showers or other gatherings in a new addition, completed last week and opened to the public on Mother’s Day.
Posted 5/23/12 (Wed) read more »
Field trip gives 5th graders insight to flowers, plants and gardening
The Kenmare fifth graders tested their green thumbs last Wednesday with a visit to the Garden Center greenhouse in Kenmare. The kids studied plant parts and plant growth earlier in science, so getting an introduction to live plants was one reason for the field trip.
Posted 5/23/12 (Wed) read more »
Vandals cause thousands of dollars in damage on refuge
Vandalism can be as common as Canada goose goslings on the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge each spring.
Posted 5/23/12 (Wed) read more »
Quilt Inn motel goes smoke-free
“It’s been a long process,” said Janeen Melgaard, manager of the Quilt Inn in Kenmare. “It took over a year, but I’m happy we finally did it. Guests call now to make reservations, and they’re happy it’s smoke-free.”
Posted 5/23/12 (Wed) read more »
