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Homebuilders seek to navigate costs

The high costs of development, building materials and labor are challenges to constructing more homes in Minot, particularly affordable homes, according to a local builder who has been finding ways around the obstacles. Mike Hayes, a long-time contractor, now retired, has been working with ...

Military appreciation shown at Minotauros games

Northern Bottling Company, in partnership with the Minot Minotauros and Minot Air Force Base, is hosting Military Appreciation Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, bringing together military members, veterans, hockey fans and community leaders to celebrate the service and sacrifice of Team Minot. Held during the Minotauros' Veterans Day weekend games, the event serves as both a tribute to military members and an opportunity for the community to demonstrate its appreciation for those who serve. As part of the initiative, 120 complimentary tickets were provided to active-duty ...

Flights halted across US airports due to communications problems

(AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon for just the second time since the Sept. 11 attacks, with officials citing "extraordinary circumstances" caused by communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The nation's top homeland security official attributed the problem to a telecommunications outage and said there was no indication yet of a nefarious act. But the consequences were profound, disrupting potentially thousands of planned flights through at least late Friday night and upending travel plans for passengers ...

FAA says airplane departures can resume

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon for just the second time since the 9/11 attacks, as officials cited "extraordinary circumstances" caused by communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The nation's top homeland security official attributed the problem to a telecommunications outage and said there was no indication the communications failure was related to a cyberattack. The consequences were profound, disrupting potentially thousands of planned flights through at least late Friday night and ...

Voices of Note to hold fall concert

Voices of Note, a women’s chorus originating in 1989, will perform in concert Sunday, Nov. 15, at Bethany Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, though freewill donations will be accepted. The choir will perform songs of a variety of genres, including ...

City responds to water main break

City of Minot crews responded to a water main break on Eighth Avenue Southeast on Thursday, Nov. 5, that disrupted water service to 15 homes for several hours. Service was restored by mid-afternoon.