CAMP GRAFTON – Defenders assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in a three-day weapons training event in September at Camp Grafton, focusing on improving accuracy, positioning and fundamental weapons skills. During the training, airmen practiced with several ...
The next series of public meetings for the Minot Air Force Base and Missile Complex Compatible Use Study has been set for Nov. 17 and 19. The project team will present the preliminary findings from the study and ask for residents’ input in confirming whether findings reflect current community conditions. The discussion will cover land use, housing, future growth, infrastructure, roadways, energy development, vertical obstructions, coordination tools and resilience. Meetings are scheduled at three locations. The first will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. in Minot City Hall, ...
BISMARCK – The activity level for influenza slightly increased while COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) slightly decreased from the prior week, according to the most current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota. The recent report is a summary of the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides the weekly summary of respiratory disease activity, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). All data is preliminary and subject to revision. During the week ending Oct. 17, North ...
Christmas cheer is coming to the North Dakota State Fair Center as Dakota Hope Clinic’s Festival of Trees returns Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20–21. The event offers decorated Christmas trees, holiday shopping, family activities and live entertainment while supporting local individuals and families. General festival hours are noon–9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, with a separately ticketed dinner and live auction on Saturday evening. Children and youth younger than 18 attend free. The Dashing Through the Snow 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run require separate tickets or ...
BISMARCK – North Dakota reached an all-time high record in oil producing wells in August, according to the N.D. Department of Mineral Resources. The state had 20,177 producing wells in August, according to the report released Tuesday, Oct. 20, by Richard Suggs of DMR. The numbers are normally about two months behind. In August, the state produced 1.161 million barrels of oil per day, an increase from July. On Tuesday, the price of West Texas Intermediate was $97.88 a barrel. In August, the state produced 112.6 billion cubic feet (BCF) of natural gas with a daily average of 3.633 ...
