by Tina Ding
The world is filled with causes, and folks hop on board with a humanitarian spirit – whether working behind the scenes to plan an event, participating in a sponsored walk /run or as a recipient of the monies raised. Locally, groups brainstorm for ways to help their event stand out as well as to raise significant amounts of funds for various causes. Here are just a few. (more…)
Anne Mahlum
By Kylie Blanchard
It is easy to think of change in monumental terms and to find inspiration in the leaps and bounds others make in their lives. But sometimes the most defining moments are those when a person simply puts one foot in front of the other and takes the first steps towards positive change. (more…)
From Peter Pan production. Photo by DeAnne Billings
Northern Plains Dance has come full circle. Formed as a dance school in 1998, Northern Plains Dance took a leap in 2001 and became a professional company. “In the summer of 2007, the board decided to turn the focus back to the school,” said Hollis Mackintosh, Director. “We have increased the professionalism, and our main focus now is the training, outreach and major stage productions.” (more…)
by Deb Seminary
Up until about twelve years ago, the Radiation Therapy Center was housed in Medcenter One. Patients from Medcenter One, St. Alexius and the surrounding area were treated there. The machines were in need of upgrading and the cost was tremendous, over 2.5 million dollars. The two hospitals got together and decided it would be in the best interest of the community to have a jointly owned center. The Bismarck Cancer Center served its first patient on October 13th, 1999. (more…)
Dr. Johnson is pictured with Dr. Larry Skogen, president of Bismarck State College
by Deb Seminary
Dr. Johnson was in Bismarck June 14th as a speaker for the Renewable Energy Action Summit at Bismarck State College.
IW What do you like most about your job?
KJ I love my job because it is so diverse and so important. I had set a goal that by the time I was 50, I wanted to work another 20 years in something I could be passionate about.
A lot of people don’t have access to energy, both in our country and globally. We are starting to look at projects that will bring electricity to those communities. That is very exciting to me.
Seeing an 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050, reducing our dependence on imported oil, creating a clean energy economy – it is heavenly to be able to work on those things. (more…)
