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Ray awarded CDBG funds for housing

Local News October 23, 2026

BISMARCK – The City of Ray was awarded $268,260 in Community Development Block Grant funds through the North Dakota Department of Commerce to rehabilitate three multifamily housing buildings that are part of the Ray Citizens Housing project. The project will address structural deficiencies, safety hazards and deteriorating interior and exterior building systems. The commerce department announced the award as part of more than $4.2 million distributed through the CDBG program to six communities across the state. The program received about $12.5 million dollars in funding requests for ...

Local News October 23, 2026

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is renewing concerns about whether older North Dakotans can keep up with the price of everyday essentials. Seniors will see a 3.6% increase in Social Security benefits beginning in January, which averages an extra $75 per month. About one in ...

Panelists explore energy’s horizon

Local News October 23, 2026

North Dakota is at the precipice of a new era in energy production, according to state energy leaders at the Western Dakota Energy Association annual meeting in Minot Thursday, Oct. 22. State Sen. Dale Patten, R-Watford City, acknowledged the looming challenges in speaking to an audience of ...

DCB nursing program receives support

Local News October 23, 2026

BOTTINEAU – The Bottineau County Veterans recently hosted a pancake breakfast to benefit the Dakota Nursing Program at Dakota College at Bottineau. The $1,500 raised will provide for three $500 nursing scholarships for DCB students enrolled in the practical nurse or Associate in Applied ...

Medora Christmas show coming to town

Arts and Entertainment October 23, 2026

The traveling Magical Medora Christmas show, which has become a beloved Christmas tradition in communities across the upper Midwest, will be back for another season starting Nov. 30 in northwestern North Dakota. The show will take place in the following cities at the following locations, dates and times: – Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in Concordia Lutheran Church, Crosby. – Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Williston High School Auditorium. – Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Watford City High School Auditorium. – Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Tioga Community Center. – Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson ...

Mission in Motion: Volunteers turn out for cross planting

Local News October 22, 2026

Minot Wreaths Across America saw a powerful community turnout at its annual Cross Planting Day held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Rosehill Memorial Park cemetery. Nearly 75 volunteers from ages 2 to 92 joined together in preparation for the meaningful day of remembrance at the anticipated Wreaths ...