HAZEN – A native of Hazen and former vice commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base who set the world’s absolute speed record 50 years ago, that still holds today, will be honored in his hometown this month. A dedication ceremony of a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird sculpture ...
Randi Monley, children's librarian at the Minot Public Library, was recently recognized by the North Dakota Library Association for her outstanding contributions to children’s literacy. Monley said the award is a “testament of what we all do here as opposed to one person's work.” She ...
There's treasure to be found in Minot, and the hunt for it begins on Saturday, Oct. 17. Seven Paces in Grand Forks, co-founded by Minot native Justin Auch, will be bringing a $5,000 treasure hunt to Minot. The company was inspired by Forrest Fenn, who hid $2 million in a treasure hunt around ...
Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota participated in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign Aug. 14 through Sept. 7 to deter motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. During the enforcement period, officers issued 366 citations. Alcohol and drug-related enforcement included 54 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests, 15 citations for minor in possession and minor in consumption, as well as nine citations for open container. This enforcement effort also resulted in five drug-related arrests. In 2025, an alcohol-related crash ...
Bismarck State College BISMARCK – Area students were among graduates from Bismarck State College after completing the summer 2026 semester. The graduates were eligible to walk in BSC's commencement ceremony in May. Graduates included Sofie Huff, Donnybrook, Associate in Science; Tyke Allery, Minot, Certificate in automotive collision technology; Dustin Bazille, Minot, Certificate of Completion in emergency medical technician; Heather Burckhard, Minot, Associate in Arts; Allison Dyke, Minot, Certificate in automotive collision technology; Emily Luck, Minot, Certificate in practical ...
BOTTINEAU – The Minot Symphony Orchestra has announced it will hold an outreach concert and artist clinic day in Bottineau. The organization will be represented by the SubZero Winds, a woodwind quintet composed of five members of the Minot Symphony Orchestra – Dr. Elizabeth Demme, flute; Tim Baumann, oboe; Dr. Charlie Young, clarinet, Sheri Lien, bassoon; and Dr. Deanna Carpenter, horn. The quintet will provide a day of school engagement events to K-12 students at Bottineau Public School, including a free public concert at the Bottineau High School Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 28, ...
