Construction on the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project’s Maple Diversion is getting closer, with advance work likely to start this fall, according to Ryan Ackerman, administrator for the Souris River Joint Board. Ackerman informed…
School budget reduces tax levy
A $36.73 million property tax request in the Minot Public School District’s proposed 2026-27 budget could mean somewhat lower tax…
City to begin ground spraying for mosquitos
The first phase of a citywide ground spraying mission for mosquitos will begin Friday, Aug. 7, according to the City…
Sheriff reminds residents of kratom laws
The Ward County Sheriff’s Department has issued a statement encouraging community members and visitors to be aware of current changes…
City responds to water main break
City of Minot crews repaired a water main break at First Avenue and Second Street Northeast on Tuesday, Aug. 4.…
ND Courts reminds citizens to be aware of jury scams
North Dakota Courts reminds citizens to remain vigilant and aware of scams targeting potential jurors. Scammers often call or text…
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Local Elections
Canvass produces updated tally, write-in recount
A five-way tie in a write-in race is forcing a recount in Ward County.…
Ballot measures proposing to change North Dakota’s constitution will be limited to a single subject in…
ND voters approve ‘single subject’ rule
Burlington City Measure 1 (ban on fireworks in city limits) Yes: 67 No: 121 Burlington City…
Ward County Unofficial Election Results
Voters turn out to settle ballot contests
Local Sports
Slug fest versus Larks closes out Tots' Bismarck visit
The Minot Hot Tots and the Bismarck Larks played each other for the last…
Minot High cheerleaders earn All American award at UCA camp
NEW TOWN – Notah Begay III, four-time PGA Tour champion, will be leading a Youth Golf…
PGA Tour champion to hold Youth Golf Clinic
Minot Aces win the 12U AAA ND State Championship
Obituaries
Sandra Ann "Sandy" Blanes
May 3, 1954-July 18, 2026 Butte Sandra Ann "Sandy" Blanes, 72, of Butte, N.D.,…
Arts and Entertainment
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Important purging information
Minot Parks to host Back to School Bash
Minot Symphony Orchestra announces auditions
Artists selected for regional art display
Military
Veteran receives Quilt of Honor
Minot AFB B-52 at Oshkosh air event
Visiting warbird
5th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander
Home and Garden
Prairie Fare: From garden to table — Keeping leafy greens safe
Dakota Gardener: Helping gardens survive extreme heat
Prairie Fare: The power of proper hydration
Dakota Gardener: Woes of the American elm – It’s complicated…
Editorials
Make plans to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday in ND
2025 is coming to an end and soon will be a year to look back on. Whether it was a good year or not, it is for you to decide. Now we can look ahead to 2026, a year that will mark the 250th birthday or U.S. Semiquincentennial of our nation. This major national…