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Zoo breaks ground on African Plains Pavilion

Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot is celebrating another milestone in its continued growth with the groundbreaking of the new African Plains Pavilion, the latest addition to the zoo's expanding African Plains experience. Expected to open later this fall, the pavilion will further enhance ...

TV affiliate changes coming to Minot

After more than 70 years as a CBS affiliate, KXMC-TV in Minot will no longer be airing CBS programming as of Saturday, Aug. 1. Nexstar Media Group, owner of KX television in North Dakota, said the North Dakota stations will switch to The CW Television Network. “In July, Nexstar completed a multi-year agreement with CBS to extend its affiliations in 36 markets. We will be replacing the CBS affiliation with a CW affiliation in at least three markets (Jackson, MS, Bismarck/Minot, ND and Rapid City, SD),” Nexstar stated. “We will be elevating the CW affiliations from the digital ...

Fewer resources available in fair housing cases

North Dakotans facing housing discrimination issues could be met with even fewer resources because of a lag in federal funding. The High Plains Fair Housing Center is the sole organization in North Dakota helping marginalized clients who claim unfair treatment by a housing provider. Michelle ...

MACF seeks applicants for youth-focused grant programs

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) announced it is accepting applications for two grant programs that support youth development across North Dakota: the NWND Fund for Girls Grants and the Chevron 4-H Club & FFA Chapter Grants. The NWND Fund for Girls Grants support programs that help ...

MACF announces July grant recipients

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has announced its July 2026 funding awards, approved by the board of directors, totaling $248,608. The total includes $160,445 in donor-advised distributions and grants that support local nonprofits and community initiatives. The total also includes $88,163 in scholarship payments to colleges and universities, fulfilling 50 previously announced scholarship awards. Grant recipients include the American Red Cross, Bishop Ryan Catholic School Foundation, Central Campus Bus Pass Program, Central Campus Pantry, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, ...

State grants support safe housing

BISMARCK – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has announced the planned distribution of $240,000 through its Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program. “Helping HAND grants support rehab programs that provide North Dakotans of limited means with assistance in maintaining their home, ensuring it’s safe,” said NDHFA Executive Director Brandon Dettlaff. The 2026 Helping HAND grant distribution includes: Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston, $28,239; Community Action Partnership, Minot, $22,430; Habitat for Humanity Northern Lights, Minot, ...