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Center seeks help locating missing youth

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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is asking for the public’s help to locate Angel Mendez, who has been missing for more than eight months. Mendez was 15 when he was last seen in Sentinel Butte on Nov. 20, 2025. In an effort to bring more attention to his case, his poster is being displayed on gas pumps throughout North Dakota this month as part of a partnership between NCMEC and GSTV. Mendez is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 145 lbs. when he was last seen, and has brown eyes and brown hair. Authorities believe that he may be traveling between cities ...

Council moves budget ahead

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The Minot City Council approved a preliminary city budget Monday, Aug. 3, with a hefty tax increase, but council members indicated proposals for cuts remain on the way. The council scheduled a budget work session for Thursday, Sept. 3, at 8:30 a.m. Council member Mike Blessum noted that approving the preliminary process keeps the process moving toward the October deadline for submitting a final budget to Ward County for preparing tax statements. “But I want the public to understand that we are in no way done with the budget process. This is a preliminary approval that’s part of the ...

Base enhancement funds awarded to Minot

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BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the award of $600,000 in Minot for projects that support operations tied to Minot Air Force Base and advance preparation for Sentinel-related needs. The money is part of $1 million approved by the 2025 Legislature through the Base Enhancement Grant Program, created to strengthen military missions and support community partnerships at Minot AFB, Grand Forks AFB and the Fargo Air National Guard. The program invests in initiatives that improve installation readiness, community integration, strategic positioning, quality of ...

Strength, skill, sportsmanship shine at State Fair arm wrestling

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Competitors from across the region put their strength to the test during the 2026 North Dakota State Fair Arm Wrestling Championship. Results were: – Women's Left Hand, 155+, first, Lori Pow; second, Heather Cromarty; third, Amanda Neugebauer. – Men's Left Hand, up to 176 lbs, first, Ian Johnson; second, Jared Jensen; third, Ryan Everett Heron. – Men's Left Hand, 177–198 lbs, first, Ian Johnson; second, Ryan Bussiere; third, Michael Geib. – Men's Left Hand, 199–220 lbs, first, Gavin Labuschagne; second, Clifton Erickson; and third, Ian Johnson. – Men's Left Hand, 221+ ...

Pet welfare gets city focus

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From pet licensing and pound services to regulating boarding facilities, the Minot City Council had plenty to consider regarding the community’s four-legged, furry residents at its meeting Monday, Aug. 3. The council approved the lease of a Trinity warehouse at 3100 4th Ave. SE for a dog ...

MindGym strengthens mental readiness for airmen

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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Soft, peaceful sounds fill the room as reflective walls glow with calming light. Guided prompts encourage focus while a biosensor monitors cognitive performance. Inside the MindGym, airmen step away from the demands of the mission for a few minutes to strengthen one of ...