May 14, 2021
This week, they published
Backstories: The Kitchen Table Talk Cookbook edited by Cynthia C. Prescott and Maureen S. Thompson. This innovative book brings together over 60 contribution that range from scholarly essays, reflections, stories, and most importantly recipes that explore the diverse roles that women have played in rural kitchens.
The book is available as a free download and as a low cost paperback, and it is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and thought provoking to kick off your summer reading list!
Credit Morehead State University
Morehead State University’s Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education has received $25,000 from the Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) as part of its 2021 Catalyst Grants Initiative.
This initiative provides grants to help establish four new rural teacher corps programs at MSU, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, the University of North Dakota and the University of Wyoming.
Dr. Antony Norman, dean of the Volgenau College of Education, said the funds MSU received will be used to help a community connections outreach program that will enhance its newly launched Appalachian Future Educators (AFE) Scholars program.
The AFE Scholars program encourages qualified students from MSU’s 22-county service region to enter the education profession through scholarship, support and mentorship. The program will enhance the pipeline of qualified educators and educational leaders by strengthening partnerships with school districts in identifying, rec
Public Health: Pederson moves retirement to December
Wadena County Public Health director Cindy Pederson was originally set to retire in June. She will be working to train an associate director. 4:40 pm, May 13, 2021 ×
Cindy Pederson, Wadena County Public Health director
In another pandemic impact, Wadena County Public Health director Cindy Pederson is delaying her retirement to December instead of June 2021.
From June to December, Pederson will continue as director at 50% of her hours. Pederson will be utilizing the phased retirement option, which is offered through the state though a first for Wadena County. The option requires a retirement as well as keeping her title of director, Pederson said. The county will be looking to hire an associate director in the meantime.
Gov. Doug Burgum calls for North Dakota to be carbon neutral by 2030
Speaking before hundreds of oil industry operators and executives, the Republican governor advocated for a path to retain the core place of the state s fossil fuel industries while dramatically reducing their carbon footprint. Written By: Adam Willis | ×
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Mike McCleary / Bismarck Tribune
BISMARCK Speaking to oil industry operators and executives, Gov. Doug Burgum announced a goal Wednesday, May 12, to get North Dakota to carbon neutrality by 2030 while retaining the core position of its fossil fuel industries.
Many states have set their own carbon neutrality or net emissions goals, though they differ on the specifics, and Burgum said North Dakota can meet its ambitious timeline by capitalizing on emerging carbon storage technology to reduce or offset the climate footprint of the state s large energy and agricultural sectors.
News brief: HHS Awards $2.9 Million to UND for Rural Health and Social Services
Devils Lake Journal
News brief: HHS Awards $2.9 Million to UND for Rural Health and Social Services
BISMARCK – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $2,960,221 to the University of North Dakota.
The funds will be used to support a Rural Assistance Center (RAC) and provide information on rural health and social services for residents in rural areas of the United States.
K. William Boyer is the Managing Editor of the Devils Lake News Journal. He can be reached at kboyer@gannett.com, or by phone at (701) 662-2127.