Stephan Podrygula was elected president of the Minot City Council at a reorganizational meeting held Monday, July 6. Podrygula, along with other new council members Eric Locken and John MacMartin, were sworn in to office Monday. Podrygula, who has previous experience on the council from ...

Minot homeowners experiencing damage from a city-owned water or sewer line backup can end up paying for repairs out of pocket if the city is found not to be at fault. After hearing from a resident in April who found herself in that position, the City of Minot investigated an optional insurance ...

Trinity Health has announced it is exploring strategic integration/partnership options for the future. This is the first step in a proactive evaluation process. No final decision has been made, according to Trinity information. “The Trinity Health Board of Directors and the leadership team ...

BISMARCK – Chilaka Ugobi, finished as champion in the 2026 National Civics Bee North Dakota State Finals held this past week in Bismarck, according to the Greater North Dakota Chamber, which hosted the contest. As an eighth grader at Our Redeemer’s Middle School, Ugobi won the competition ...

Ward County Sheriff’s Department is holding an open house on Tuesday, July 14, from 6-10 p.m., at 204 Front Street. The public is invited to meet members of the department, tour the Sheriff’s Office, ask questions, learn about careers in law enforcement and learn more about what they do ...

The City of Minot, in conjunction with Minot Air Force Base and the Ohio Air National Guard, has scheduled aerial spraying for mosquito control in the Minot area for an evening between July 13-17, weather permitting. The city announced crews will choose the day and time of the spraying ...