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Community celebrates new school year

WHITE SHIELD — White Shield School kicked off the 2026–27 school year Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a Back to School Bash featuring activities, free haircuts, bounce houses, water slides, athletic events and a meal catered by Famous Dave’s. Fred Fox, East Segment representative to the MHA ...

Traffic signal replacement begins on Broadway

A month-long traffic impact on Broadway is expected to start next week. According to City of Minot information, the traffic signal will be replaced at the intersection of South Broadway and Second Avenue Southwest. For the duration of the project, Second Avenue Southwest traffic will not ...

League of Women Voters founds Williston chapter

WILLISTON – The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has announced the formation of the League of Women Voters of Williston, serving Williston and the surrounding areas. The chapter was born out of conversations among local residents who wanted to help increase voter turnout and civic engagement in the area. "We’re looking forward to continuing to connect voters with the information they need to cast their ballot with confidence," said Montana Ackman, LWV of Williston president. "We’ve already tabled at multiple community events including Band Day and the Williston Sports & Rec ...

Eighteen inducted into AF Missileers Hall of Fame

The Association of Air Force Missileers held its national meeting in Minot Aug. 5-8, bringing together past and current service members to preserve the heritage of the nation's nuclear missile mission, educate the public on nuclear deterrence, and recognize those who serve. The week ...

City responds to water line break

City of Minot crews responded to a water line break near Broadway, north of 27th Avenue Northwest on Thursday. The break impacted four apartment buildings.

Spill occurs near Ross

ROSS – A produced water spill occurred Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Erie SWD 5793 11-12 site, 10.5 miles northwest of Ross. Falcon Midstream Services LLC reported to the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division that 1,100 barrels of produced water was released onto location. As of Thursday, 1,062 barrels of produced water had been recovered. Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas production, A N.D. Oil and Gas inspector has been to the location and will monitor any additional cleanup required.