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Watford City to Begin Area 2 redevelopment

WATFORD CITY – The City of Watford City will begin demolition work this fall as part of the Downtown Redevelopment Area 2 project. The City has contracted with local contractor TTK of Watford City to remove three retired buildings and prepare the site for future retail and commercial development. “We’re excited to replace the current Main Street buildings with newer, more efficient retail and commercial space that we all understand is so badly needed in our downtown. The additional retail space will support our business community and grow commerce in Watford City,” Mayor Phil ...

Ethics Commission to meet in Minot

The North Dakota Ethics Commission will hold its September meeting in Minot. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Magic City Discovery Center. As part of its commitment to accessibility and meaningful public engagement, the commission is holding quarterly meetings in communities across North Dakota. These community-based meetings make it easier for residents to connect with the commission’s work and strengthen trust and transparency in state government. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the ...

Rugby clinic aids veterinarian shortage

RUGBY – Rural veterinary clinics are currently facing a shortage of doctors leading to long wait-times and challenges for the patients and staff. To address the ongoing battle, Rugby Veterinary Service has implemented an after hour VetTriage program to eliminate unnecessary travel, cost ...

Minot man charged with prohibited materials

A Minot man is charged in North Central District Court with two counts of possession of certain materials prohibited, Class B felonies. A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 22 for Daniel Edward Skar, 45. According to the court affidavit dated Aug. 7, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation received a Cybertip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, The cybertips, through subpoenas, were traced to Skar, a previous registered sex offender in North Dakota. A search warrant was executed that found files containing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on ...

Public hearing set on transportation plan

The Central Dakota Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 24, to take comments on the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The hearing will be held at 4 p.m. in Minot City Hall, third floor executive conference room. The public is invited to attend in person, with a virtual option available upon request. Written comments on the draft TIP may be submitted to mpo@centraldakotampo.org through Sunday, Oct. 4. The draft TIP may be viewed on the city’s website at minotnd.gov. Type “Draft TIP” in the search bar on the ...

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