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Probation imposed for witness tampering

Local News October 17, 2026

A Sawyer man charged with witness tampering in connection with a court case alleging improper disposal of hundreds of dead cattle has been sentenced to three years of probation in North Central District Court. The Class C felony witness tampering charge against Nathan Smith was reduced to a misdemeanor on the condition he commits no probation violations, including compliance with a no-contact order. A 360-day jail sentence was suspended and court fees of $525 were imposed. Smith was charged after individuals provided information to the Ward County Sheriff’s Office that Smith had ...

Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection Nov. 16-23

Local News October 17, 2026

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. Minot's Journey Church is one of nearly 5,000 drop-off locations that will open across the country in November. The drop-off location for Devil’s Lake is Bethel Evangelical Free Church, and the location in Williston is Light of Christ Lutheran. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach ...

Caring for citizens tops District 5 Democrats’ agenda

Local Elections October 17, 2026

State government needs to return to the fundamentals of taking care of its citizens, according to District 5 Democratic-NPL House candidates Kyle Erickson and Zach Raknerud. Too many legislators have succumbed to the national political noise and lost their focus on North Dakota, Erickson said. He would like to see the focus back on taking care of North Dakota. Raknerud added the state needs to get back to the fundamentals of taking care of its communities. “We have schools around this state right now that haven’t been invested in since the mid-20th century,” Raknerud said of ...

Theft case continues after plea withdrawn

Local News October 17, 2026

A plea agreement option has dissolved for Dallas Rice of Minot, who withdrew his plea of guilty to conspiracy to commit theft in North Central District Court Friday, Oct. 16. Rice was charged in March with theft over $50,000 and conspiracy to commit theft in excess of $50,000, both Class A ...

Long-term care filmmakers visit Harvey

Local News October 17, 2026

HARVEY – A documentary titled “People Worth Caring About: North Dakota” has an episode with a focus on a nursing home facility in Harvey. The episode focuses on SMP Health - St. Aloisius, following Sherri Engkvist, director of nursing and long term care; Tonia Erickson, director of social services; and Kathy Sieg, a Unit B supervisor and nurse. It also focuses on four of the residents at the St. Aloisius nursing home, showing how they live their daily lives. Peter Murphy Lewis, creator of the series, is a former certified nursing assistant and takes the opportunity to spotlight ...

FRS scholarships available through SRT

Local News October 17, 2026

The 2027 FRS Scholarship Program is now accepting applications, with awards ranging from $1,000-$9,000 to support rural students pursuing their educational goals. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 15, 2027, to be considered. FRS, the philanthropic arm of NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association, awards general scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require partnership with an NTCA member company to be eligible. SRT, as the NTCA partner, also contributes toward the scholarship award. Visit ...