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Dr. Thomas Krumel, Assistant Professor in the department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at NDSU, writes that working conditions in meatpacking plants contributed to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and that impacted the community. Also, he explores whether PPP loans had a positive impact on the craft brewing industry. ~~~ Dickinson State University has announced the addition of Fire Science to its degree program offerings. The program’s development began in 2020 when the University was...

Two-year program consisting of 62 semester hours of coursework and practical training launches this August

Rio Rancho Public Schools students and staff were visited by the president of the American Federation of Teachers

MASSENA — A woman’s trip to the basement Sunday to check on her sump pump turned into a technical rescue by the fire department after her basement stairs collapsed.

The 700 students at the Bloomington Area Career Center come from high schools around McLean County, including Unit 5 and District 87. If accepted, they choose from 17 programs such as welding, cosmetology, health careers and medical terminology, and EMT and fire science.

Casper Fire-EMS recently announced two promotions of personnel that have been a major part of the department, and will continue to do so in their new roles.

A federal agency has found some fault with fire instructors while investigating last year’s death of a 21-year-old LaFargeville resident.

WATERTOWN — A national occupational and safety agency determined instructors failed to allow city firefighter Peyton L.S. Morse enough rest time between air packs that he used on the day

Josh Graham’s career path began awhile ago as a kid going on ride-alongs with his firefighting grandpa. And now, the torch has seemingly been passed on to Jaxon, Graham’s 11-year-old son. Jaxon has regularly accompanied his dad to the Arcade department to clean or roll the hose and other tasks. In other words, “he’s right there with us,” Graham said. The father-son team

The memorial services are set for former Jersey City Fire Dept. Battalion Chief Jose Cruz, who passed away at his home in Florida last month.