A potential plan for bringing Minot’s municipal court into the Ward County Courthouse began to take shape at the Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting of the Ward County Commission, which intends to think on the matter…
Flu vaccinations underway in Minot
First District Health Unit in Minot began its influenza immunization clinic on Oct. 5. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Air Force leaders give update on cancer study
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LA. – During a virtual town hall Friday, Oct. 16, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)…
Area school business managers recognized
BISMARCK – The North Dakota School Boards Association (NDSBA) recognized Velva School District Business Manager Skyler Helseth and Powers Lake…
Alliance to host panel on Badlands future
BISMARCK — The Badlands Conservation Alliance’s 27th Annual Meeting will be held at the Bismarck Public Library on Saturday, Oct.…
Kids Theatre to present 'Charlotte's Web'
Make a Scene Kids Theatre will present “Charlotte’s Web” in celebration of a decade of theater in Minot. Performances are…
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Local Elections
District 3 GOP candidates eye taxes, spending
Preserving North Dakota’s primary residence property tax credit while rightsizing the state’s budget are two items District 3’s Republican candidates plan to pursue if elected to the Legislature Nov. 3. Sen. Bob Paulson is seeking reelection while Blaine DesLauriers and Tim Mihalick have their sights on House seats after defeating the party’s endorsed candidates…
Democratic-NPL candidates bring new faces and varied backgrounds to the District 3 legislative races to be…
Constituent communication is key for District 3 Dems
State government needs to return to the fundamentals of taking care of its citizens, according to…
Caring for citizens tops District 5 Democrats’ agenda
Infrastructure investments, K-12 education and increased budget scrutiny are among priorities for District 5’s Republican legislative…
District 5 GOP candidates set priorities
Local Sports
Majettes fall in home game against Demons
The Minot High Majettes volleyball team faced off against the Bismarck High Demons in…
Obituaries
Brett McClintock
Dec. 4, 1983-Oct. 9, 2026 Rugby Brett Christopher Jelsing McClintock, 42, passed away on…
Arts and Entertainment
Art groups bring Mrs. Roper phenomenon to Minot
Caftans & Cocktails: A Mrs. Roper Game Night event is coming to the Carnegie Center in downtown Minot on Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 6 p.m. Inspired by Helen Roper, the iconic caftan-wearing landlady from the classic ‘70s sitcom "Three’s Company," the event includes food, drinks, games, prizes and plenty of retro fun. Guests…
Minot native creates local cash scavenger hunt
Minot Symphony musicians to perform in Bottineau
Minot High Playmakers present 'Annie'
Military
Air Force leaders give update on cancer study
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LA. – During a virtual town hall Friday, Oct. 16, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) provided missile community members the “Burning of Classified Materials Study” and Phase 2 of the Epidemiology Review results, which indicate no environmental cause for cancers. The town hall also disclosed that any carcinogens found…
Second Veterans Treatment Court opens in Fargo
Many turn out for Veterans Stand Down
Exhibit focuses on World War II
Home and Garden
Dakota Gardener: Doing less in your fall garden benefits birds, pollinators
Prairie Fare: When should you modify a recipe?
Minot’s Best Bites serves up success
Prairie Fare: Apples are one of nature’s original convenience foods
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…