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New faces will fill many seats on local commissions and boards in the Bismarck region after Tuesday's election, but leaders of state agencies at the Capitol aren't likely to change
Three longtime civic leaders in the Bismarck-Mandan area are not seeking reelection in June.
The Bismarck School Board on Monday voted to end the district's mask requirement amid low numbers of COVID-19 cases among students and staff. The board unanimously decided to make wearing a mask a recommendation and to end district contact tracing efforts starting May 4, to the applause of dozens of people in attendance. The mask mandate has been in place since the fall. Parents have spoken out against the policy during at least two board meetings this school year. Superintendent Jason Hornbacher recommended the board lift the mask mandate given Gov. Doug Burgum's decision to end the state...