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Nineteen file for tribal business council

Local News August 19, 2026

NEW TOWN – Nineteen people have filed as candidates for the Three Affiliated Tribes' Business Council. According to the uncertified candidates list announced by the Tribal Election Board Monday, Aug. 17, the following individuals filed for the following respective positions in the 2026 primary election. Chairman: Stacey Driver, Robert Roaming Wolf Sr., Vivian Hall, Darwin Williams, Lloree Dickens, Monica Mayer, Frederick Fox and Whitney Bell. Four Bears representative: Robert White (incumbent), Yvette Young Bear, Reynold Young Bird Jr. and Marcus Levings. Twin Buttes ...

Trinity introduces new radiology system

Local News August 19, 2026

Trinity Health in Minot has announced the purchase of a Trident HD specimen Radiography system, a mobile system which provides immediate, high-resolution imaging of breast tissue specimens in the operating room. The system was paid for with support from the Trinity Health Foundation and ...

Ballet studio schedules fall events

Local News August 19, 2026

Fjord Folk Fest kicks off a series of appearances this fall by students with the Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance and Ballet Theatre. In additional to performances by dancers of all levels at the festival on Aug. 21-22, advanced dancers will perform a Harry Potter-themed waltz at the Minot Air Force Base’s 79th Air Force Ball, “Wands and Wings,” at the Clarion on Sept. 12. They also will perform Sept. 19 during Latin Fest at Eagles Wings Church. Due to the practices required for the shows, the studio’s regular open houses to introduce the new season of classes will be ...

Miss Fjord Folk Fest crowned as festival launch grows nears

Arts and Entertainment August 19, 2026

Karena Verbitsky of Minot has been crowned the first Miss Fjord Folk Fest, according to the organization that is launching the inaugural festival this weekend, Aug. 21-22. The opening ceremony for Fjord Folk Fest is set for Friday at 9 a.m. in Fjord Hall in Minot Municipal Auditorium. Doors ...

Dem-NPL ag candidate to visit drought-impacted farms

Local News August 19, 2026

FARGO – Vern Thompson, Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota Agriculture commissioner, announced he will spend this week visiting farms and ranches across the state to see firsthand how ongoing drought conditions are affecting North Dakota producers. The tour includes stops in Morton, Traill, Benson, Eddy, McHenry, Ward, Mountrail, Golden Valley, Hettinger and Bowman counties. Thursday morning, Thompson will be at the Scott Shively farm near Towner. Thursday afternoon, he will be at the Gary Meyer farm near Berthold, with an additional stop in Mountrail County. “You can’t ...

Ribbon cutting set for water treatment plant

Local News August 19, 2026

MANDAREE– The MHA Nation will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its Bruce A. Fox Water Treatment Plant at Mandaree Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. According to MHA Nation information, Fox spent 33 years with Fort Berthold Rural Water and has been a longtime champion of tribal water rights. The plant will ensure that safe, sustainable and reliable drinking water is distributed to community members across Fort Berthold Reservation. The program will include MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox, MHA Tribal Business Council; Fort Berthold Rural Water Department, Sen. ...