The successful strategies of rural communities to generate new housing and the region’s efforts to grow its workforce were the focus of Souris Basin Planning Council’s 2026 State of Region 2 event in Minot Thursday, Oct. 29. “We’re not waiting for the solution to come to us. We’re ...
Decorating for Halloween is a yearly routine for many, but for one Minot family, it's a tradition that has become an opportunity to spend time together and create something new each year. The Hoffarts have been decorating for several years. In their yard, this year's display includes ...
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $2.08 million to the City of Minot for the 27th Street Grade Separation Project, according to North Dakota’s congressional delegation. The funding will support preliminary engineering and environmental work for a proposed four-lane overpass that would eliminate two at-grade crossings with BNSF Railway tracks east of the state fairgrounds, improving safety and reducing delays for motorists and rail traffic. “Minot is an important rail hub for our state’s agriculture, energy and manufacturing industries,” U.S. Sen. ...
As a special thank you in November, all Vitalant blood donors will be entered to win one of three $10,000 prepaid gift cards in Vitalant Donor Rewards. Donors from Nov. 1-22 also will be able to redeem an exclusive Winnie-the-Pooh T-shirt. Donors who use code THANKFUL-2026-V to make their appointment to give between Nov. 23-30 will each get a $20 Rewards gift card. To make an appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Local blood drives for November are: – Wednesday, Nov. 4, Nedrose High School, noon-5 p.m. – Tuesday, Nov. 10, Max High School, 9 ...
FARGO – Helping Hands Harvest benefit dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center, Fargo. The deadline for tickets is Sunday, Nov. 1. Contact Farm Rescue for ticket information at info@farmrescue.org or 252-2017. The event is an evening of food, fellowship and raising funds to support farm and ranch families facing unexpected challenges. Featured speakers include a farm family assisted by Farm Rescue sharing their personal journey, reflecting on the challenges they faced, what receiving assistance meant to them and how they are doing ...
On Friday, Oct. 30, Jack and Matilda Lawson will celebrate 70 years together. The couple began dating as teenagers in Donnybrook before marrying four and a half years later in 1956, building a life together through farming, family and time. After her father's passing, Matilda Lawson's family ...
