Maiya Fleck
Reporter
Bismarck
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My love for storytelling led me to the University of Montana-Missoula, to pursue a degree in journalism. Upon graduation, I decided to move back to my home state of North Dakota and report the news in the community I grew up in. I’m elated to tell the stories of the people in the BisMan community!
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|By Maiya Fleck
The first job interview for teenagers can be scary. Knowing what to say and how to act can cause nervous jitters.
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It seems like there are more potholes than usual this year causing more trouble for drivers.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
The United States Marine Band ‘The Presidents Own’ performed at Bismarck High School.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
They hope to have construction completed for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The project cost is around $13.5 million.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:10 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
Penguins from all over the world were submitted to be a part of the “March of the Penguin Madness” bracket.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
The city engineering department is also starting to plan for road construction when the weather warms up.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
Bismarck Public Schools has announced new leadership for the 2023-2024 school year.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
As parents are rushing to drop off their children in the morning, it can be dangerous, but luckily students are safer with a new crossing guard.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
High schools that want to receive the grant need to apply before April 1.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:43 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
Arrows are flying and will soon hit their targets for the grand opening of Burnt Creek Archery on Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
They will be heading to the National Junior College Division Two tournament in Port Huron, Michigan.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
The Mandan Public Library is looking to assist those who want to learn the ins and outs of gardening. In their old card catalog patrons can check out seed packets containing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits. Growers are then encouraged to bring back the mature plant seeds in the fall.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:25 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
This year's snowfall has caused issues for many. One business that is having trouble dealing with snow is Capital City Sporting Clays.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:02 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
CHI communication specialist Terry Douglass said CHI has closed its oncology/infusion center and will be transferring patients to other service providers.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
The administration offices that are currently in the Hughs Education Center will be moving to a new location and CTE classes will be transferred to Hughes.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
On Tuesday students from all over North Dakota met at Gateway to Science to compete at the regional science fair.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
Class B sports fans relive memories this week at the Heritage Center thanks to the Class B basketball exhibit at the museum.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:08 PM CDT
|By Maiya Fleck
On March 8th Jerry Doan of Mckenzie and Nancy Jo Bateman of New Salem were inducted into North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
After students finish, they get a certificate to help them get entry-level employment or to pursue a career in oil or gas.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
It was a dream of many years for both Butch Thunderhawk and Angie Gillette to have their own workspace to be creative and share their work.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
To make sure kids are nourished and ready to take on the day Mandan Public Elementary Schools are celebrating national school breakfast week with fun activities.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:10 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
March is national reading month, a time to encourage children to open a book. Experts say reading 30 minutes a day is recommended for kids.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:42 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Guardian Grains is located in South Prarie, just south of Minot. They have a website and ship nationwide. They also source their products in local shops around the state.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
This year, ice has been insulated with snow so it can be less thick in certain areas.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
These are the smiling faces of some of the sixty people working together to finish a 60,000-piece puzzle. It’s been a great community bonding experience.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Amanda Peterson took the oath of office to officially join the board Friday. Monday evening is the first time she was seated with the board.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 5:35 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Vincent Compeau was born in Cavalier, North Dakota, and served as a paratrooper and infantryman with the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina from 1980 to 1986.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 4:47 AM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
No one likes wasting food, and the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota is no different.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Creating a safe and comfortable environment during high school is the goal of many educators.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 8:22 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Throughout the day, educators have set up designated times to meet with students to ensure progress in learning.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:00 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
This new admission standard will take effect on August 1 at the 11 schools in the North Dakota University System.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 3:05 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
The Harvey Fire Department reports no one was in the building at the time, and no one was hurt.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Bismarck Cancer Center patients have access to a couple of therapy animals who can help relieve some stress.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 3:15 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
After a couple of years at the Mandan Public School District, Dr. Jeff Fastnacht says his time with staff and faculty was priceless, amazing, and a little bittersweet.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 8:34 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Whatever careers students pursue in the future, they say they are learning valuable lessons on how to use technology.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:01 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
At Little Odessa, an Eastern European and Ukrainian Market in Bismarck, food connects people and helps others find unity during the war.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 8:45 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Some North Dakota ranchers are getting ready for spring calving season, and a few have already started. Each year poses new risks with the weather, feed price changes, and calf losses.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Wachter Middle school students embraced North Dakota’s snow today with winter recreational fun.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:47 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
The Bismarck School Board has selected Dr. Jeff Fastnacht as the district's next superintendent.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 7:47 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
At just six months old Aiden Bride DeMarrias has gone through more medical challenges than most people endure in a lifetime.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
There are currently 27 missing Indigenous people that have been reported in North Dakota, according to the ND Missing Persons Office of the Attorney General.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Love lasts forever for some couples and Valentine’s Day marks another year of marriage.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 8:04 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
When students are studying in the library, they have the opportunity to walk past a book display and take in a bit of history.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 2:59 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
In-home services can be challenging to access, so it connects people with services like food security and questions about Medicare and transportation.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 8:52 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Each year brave mushers battle Alaska’s weather to compete in the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race between Anchorage and Nome, Alaska. This year a native North Dakotan is getting ready to compete in his ninth Iditarod.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 5:46 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
A Minot man officially broke a 40-year state burbot record.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 5:33 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Many people believe a dog is man’s best friend. One American filmmaker agrees and has based his most recent film on the relationships people have with dogs, specifically rescues.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
There are more than 10,000 words in the Lakota language and in each class new material is covered. Each new word learned is bringing people that much closer to their past.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
The 41 students got a peek into the Legislative Hall and a great view from high up on the balcony.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Maiya Fleck
Experts are hoping there’s a higher level of flock immunity in the population of wild birds so that when they move north during migration it doesn’t spread to domestic populations.
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