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Dizzy to be honored for years as Shrine clown

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Minot’s well-known clown, Ken “Dizzy the Clown” Gillespie, has been entertaining children and adults for more than 50 years and every year he’s been performing at the Northwest Shrine Circus in Minot. The 70th annual circus will be Thursday-Saturday, May 7-9, at the All Seasons Arena ...

City supports nonprofits with CDBG funds

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Clients of Youthworks and the Minot Commission on Aging will benefit from Community Development Block Grant funding under agreements approved by the Minot City Council Monday, May 4. The council agreed to Youthworks’ application for up to $40,920 in reimbursement to support rehabilitation of ...

County considers alcohol safety at State Fair

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Options for managing alcohol sales and preventing underage drinking during the North Dakota State Fair were examined Tuesday, May 5, by Ward County commissioners, who already have taken steps to ensure more licensing controls. The Ward County Commission fielded a complaint last August ...

City transit adjusts bus routes

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Minot City Transit announced seasonal adjustments to its fixed route system that started this week. These detours will be in place for the duration of the construction project along the route. – East Route: First Street Southwest will be closed to the east of Town and Country shopping ...

New Homesteading Summit to connect community learners

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WATFORD CITY – A new regional conference focused on self-sufficiency, sustainable living and traditional skills will take place May 15-16, 2026, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City. The Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit is a two-day event connecting homesteaders, farmers, gardeners ...

Local students attend state leadership conference

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Members of the Minot High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the annual North Dakota FBLA State Leadership Conference March 29-31. The conference connected over 60 FBLA chapters from across the state who put their business skills to the test in competitive ...