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Two receive injuries in crash

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MOHALL - A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highways 28 and 5 near Mohall involving a 2004 Ford Taurus and a 2024 Lincoln Aviator Wednesday, Aug. 26. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 5:04 p.m., 32-year-old male from Minot was driving the Ford Taurus southbound on Highway 28 when he rear-ended a Lincoln Aviator, driven by a 54-year-old female from Sherwood, which was stopped at a stop sign. Following the crash, the Ford Taurus became engulfed in flames. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. The male driver was arrested for DUI, according to the Highway Patrol.

Tribal reps bring input to addiction forum

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WASHINGTON — North Segment Councilwoman Dr. Monica Mayer of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation), along with Teliea Baker, director of The Door Resource & Recovery Lodge, and Dr. Joy Froelich of Good Road Recovery Center, recently attended the Chronic Disease of Addiction ...

Twilight Hike planned at Fort Mandan

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WASHBURN - The public is invited to join the 2026 Twilight Hike at Fort Mandan State Historic Site at Washburn on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. The free tour will be hosted by nationally certified interpreters who will guide participants from the Fort Mandan Visitor Center along the ...

Drones involved in transmission inspections

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Drone flights observed in Minot and the area last week were associated with system inspections by Xcel Energy. According to Xcel, United Utilities Services conducted drone inspections of its transmission equipment in the Minot area from Aug. 25-29. The inspections assessed equipment condition for wildfire mitigation and overall system integrity. Ground crews also were working in the area to perform related inspections.

One person dies in head-on crash

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KEENE - One person died in a head-on crash on N.D. Highway 23 near Keene Saturday, Aug. 29. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 6:43 a.m., a 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on Highway 23 near Keene. The Ram crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2013 Peterbilt truck head-on. The driver of the Dodge Ram, Clayton Macklin, 19, Watford City, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Peterbilt, Lazaro Amador, 36, Williston, was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, according to the Highway Patrol. Highway 23 was ...

Head Start to hold coat drive

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Head start will be holding a coat drive, though coats are not the only needed donations. Donations will be accepted Sept 1-30, and the drop off location is Qdoba at 1700 S. Broadway, Minot. This will be the first year in many years that Head Start has held a coat drive. The greatest needs are snow pants sizes 2T-⅞, snow boots sizes toddler 5-13 and youth 1-5, coats sizes 3T-⅞ and warm cold-rated gloves. Head Start is expecting 100-plus donations and is hoping for extras for the families of the children it is helping. Clothing can be brand new or gently used. Items will be ...