They are Larry Kassian, Don Zimbleman, Brian Orn and Kyle Blanchfield. 7:16 am, Apr. 16, 2021 ×
The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) announced that four new members are now on its board of directors. They are Larry Kassian, Burleigh County; Don Zimbleman, Dickey County; Brian Orn, Sargent County; and Kyle Blanchfield, Ramsey County.
Kassian was elected by Burleigh County constituents to serve on Garrison Diversion’s board. After receiving his degree in civil engineering from North Dakota State University, Kassian became employed at Bartlett & West Engineers where he worked for over 20 years. He then became the executive director for the South Central Regional Water District. Kassian resides in Bismarck with his wife, Connie
Two board members announced and officers elected to group. 7:47 am, Apr. 16, 2021 ×
JP Lueck
The North Dakota Soybean Council announced that it has two new board members and recently elected 2021 officers.
JP Lueck of Spiritwood, N.D., was elected to represent the soybean producers of District 6, Stutsman County. Lueck, his father and brother farm north of Spiritwood and grow wheat, corn and soybeans. Lueck is also an engineering services supervisor at Collins Aerospace in Jamestown. In addition to his new term on the NDSC board of directors, he is active in the North Dakota Farmers Union and serves as a township supervisor for Rose Township. Lueck holds a degree in business administration from Jamestown College.
NDSU Fraternity Taking No Breaks In Three Days Of Swing-A-Thon Fundraising
Tau Kappa Epsilon is raising money for Saint Jude s Research for 72 hours straight
April 14, 2021
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For the next three days non-stop, North Dakota State University’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity is hosting a Swing-A-Thon on the corner of University Drive and 12th Avenue North.
They’re making an effort to collect as much money as they can for Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Frat president Aiden Ulmer loves the work they do and jumped at the chance to help make a difference.
“We love their mission statement,” Ulmer said. “We love what they’re trying to do. So, we just always try to help with that every year. Our goal, money wise, is $20,000. Two years ago, we couldn’t put it on last year cause of COVID[-19], but two years ago, we raised $22,000 so we thought a good goal this year would be $20,000 again. That was our goal two years ago so, kind of keeping that tr
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