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New school year brings new Surrey superintendent

Local News August 20, 2026

SURREY – This school year brings a new role for Steven Bucks as Surrey Public School’s superintendent. He takes over from Central Regional Education Association interim superintendent Dr. Luke Schaefer. Bucks said his career has been an interesting evolution that led him from teaching in the classroom to holding leadership positions in administration. Bucks originally intended to become a pilot before shifting toward education, which led him to leave his home state of Wisconsin and attend Minnesota State University, Mankato, for its flight program. He met his wife, Dawn, who is ...

SWC approves water projects in region

Local News August 20, 2026

BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved more than $5.9 million in funding for projects including dam support, water supply, and other water infrastructure projects across the state during its Aug. 18 meeting in Bismarck. Approved projects include: – Burke County Water Resource District, North Star Dam removal, $185,282. – Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, MM 10R Irrigation Project, $253,729. – Underwood, water system improvements, $450,074. – Western Area Water Supply, R&T Stanley and Little Knife Bay, $646,650. Gov. Kelly Armstrong and ...

‘Come From Away’ comes to Minot

Arts and Entertainment August 20, 2026

The Mouse River Players Community Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the Tony award winning musical "Come From Away" as a tribute to Sept. 11 and a reminder of the community that came together in the aftermath to support around 7,000 people. “The high point is humanity,” ...

Minot man pleads guilty to gross sexual imposition

Local News August 20, 2026

A Minot man charged with multiple sexual offenses against a minor has pleaded guilty to four charges, including two felonies, in North Central District Court. Steven Exantus, Minot, appeared in court Aug. 14, pleading guilty to gross sexual imposition, a felony AA; luring minors by computer, a felony B; and contributing to the delinquency of a minor and false information or report to law enforcement, both misdemeanor C. A felony A charge of gross sexual imposition and additional misdemeanors of contributing , contributing to delinquency of a minor, and delivery to a certain persons ...

Surrey man sentenced on drug charges

Local News August 20, 2026

A Surrey man has received a deferred sentence in North Central District Court in a case involving drug sales to minors. Jason Alex Forsman, Surrey, pleaded guilty in May to three felony B counts of accomplice to deliver a controlled substance and was sentenced on Aug. 12. He was placed on three years probation and ordered to have no contact with the juveniles or a parent. Total fees imposed were $775. His sentences on the counts were five years with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, with credit for two days served, followed by three years probation. All would run ...

City seeks savings in recycling transport

Local News August 20, 2026

Minot’s Public Works Department looks to save money by tasking staff rather than a contractor with hauling the city’s curbside-collected recyclables to a processor. The Minot City Council voted 4-2 to support the idea after hearing the department’s plans on Monday, Aug. 17. Earlier ...