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Panelists explore energy’s horizon

North Dakota is at the precipice of a new era in energy production, according to state energy leaders at the Western Dakota Energy Association annual meeting in Minot Thursday, Oct. 22. State Sen. Dale Patten, R-Watford City, acknowledged the looming challenges in speaking to an audience of ...

Social Security COLA raises affordability questions

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is renewing concerns about whether older North Dakotans can keep up with the price of everyday essentials. Seniors will see a 3.6% increase in Social Security benefits beginning in January, which averages an extra $75 per month. About one in ...

Ray awarded CDBG funds for housing

BISMARCK – The City of Ray was awarded $268,260 in Community Development Block Grant funds through the North Dakota Department of Commerce to rehabilitate three multifamily housing buildings that are part of the Ray Citizens Housing project. The project will address structural deficiencies, safety hazards and deteriorating interior and exterior building systems. The commerce department announced the award as part of more than $4.2 million distributed through the CDBG program to six communities across the state. The program received about $12.5 million dollars in funding requests for ...

Medora Christmas show coming to town

The traveling Magical Medora Christmas show, which has become a beloved Christmas tradition in communities across the upper Midwest, will be back for another season starting Nov. 30 in northwestern North Dakota. The show will take place in the following cities at the following locations, dates and times: – Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in Concordia Lutheran Church, Crosby. – Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Williston High School Auditorium. – Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Watford City High School Auditorium. – Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Tioga Community Center. – Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson ...

DCB nursing program receives support

BOTTINEAU – The Bottineau County Veterans recently hosted a pancake breakfast to benefit the Dakota Nursing Program at Dakota College at Bottineau. The $1,500 raised will provide for three $500 nursing scholarships for DCB students enrolled in the practical nurse or Associate in Applied ...

Library cards open doors

A library card provides local residents and non-residents with access to books, technology, education and entertainment materials. Libraries also offer programs and spaces for community members to connect. Valerie Huseth, instruction and outreach for Minot Public Library, and Kerrianne ...