Early voting begins next week in Ward County in primary, city and school elections. A poll will be open Monday through Friday, June 1-5, and Monday, June 8, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Ward County Administration Building, first floor, 225-3rd St. SE, in Minot. Election Day is Tuesday, June 9. ...

Minot voters will elect two members to the Minot School Board when they go to the polls June 9. School board president Mitch Kraft is seeking another term, while Matt Bianco is running for the first time. They are unopposed in the election. Bianco is a 24-year veteran of the United States ...

Three incumbents are seeking reelection to the Minot Park Board in the June 9 city election. Perry Olson, Justin Hammer and Mike Schmitt say they want to continue working on park projects. “I just love being involved with the park district. I enjoy the people. The goal of increasing quality ...

A Ryder man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material has been granted a suspended sentence and probation after entering into a plea agreement with Ward County prosecutors. James Alfred Hagen, 46, had pleaded guilty in December to three counts of possession of certain materials ...

BURLINGTON – The City of Burlington is asking residents to continue restricting their water use through the weekend despite successes in refilling the community's water tank Thursday evening, May 28. Burlington residents were initially informed after noon on Thursday and asked not to use ...

DONNYBROOK – The crowd gathered to observe Memorial Day at the annual program sponsored by the Clarence McCormick Legion Post and Auxiliary on Monday, May 25, was urged to never forget those who gave their lives for the country. “It’s important to continue to honor their legacy,” ...