An ordinance regulating data centers cleared the Minot Planning Commission last week after a hearing drew a few residents urging caution regarding the centers. The ordinance approved by the commission limits data centers to the…
Airstream club rally kicks off Saturday
Thousands of Airstream owners from 49 states, four Canadian provinces and Germany will arrive in Minot Saturday, Aug. 22, for…
Groups want dairy decision reconsidered
Grassroots organizers in North Dakota are asking state regulators to reconsider their decision to dismiss a petition that challenges a…
State seeks nominees for Election Hero
BISMARCK – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe is accepting nominations for the 2026 North Dakota Election Hero Award.…
Council adopts plan for mosquito control
Surveillance and ground fogging will be the focus of the City of Minot’s mosquito control program going forward. The Minot…
Confluence Discovery Day set for Sept. 26
WILLISTON — Explore the history, science and natural wonders of northwestern North Dakota during “Confluence Discovery Day” on Saturday, Sept.…
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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
Charity Pro-Am Tournament ends, Glinski goes 32 under
The Western ND Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament came to a close on Sunday, August…
The Minot North Sentinels are off to a strong start after their season opening games over…
Sentinels soccer is 2-0, Magi tie first game
High school boys soccer season opens
First round of Pro-Am Charity Tournament closes at Vardon
Obituaries
LaVonne Osterberg
Oct. 1, 1949–Aug. 10, 2026 Tolley LaVonne Osterberg, 76, Tolley, died Monday, Aug. 10,…
Arts and Entertainment
RETIREMENT'S COMIC RELIEF: America’s pastime spans generations
A Second Look: Early mail routes offered weekly service
Six to be inducted into ND Music Hall of Fame
A Second Look: Communities look forward to railroads
Military
Minot AFB welcomes new group commanders
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE - The 5th Operations Group, 91st Security Forces Group, 91st Operations Group and 91st Maintenance Group recently welcomed new leaders. 5th Operations Group U.S. Air Force Col. Bryson Ayers received command of the 5th Operations Group (OG) during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, July 7.…
Veteran receives Quilt of Honor
Minot AFB B-52 at Oshkosh air event
Visiting warbird
Home and Garden
Forage Matters: Covering your bases in dry weather
Prairie Fare: Sunflowers — Beauty, nutrition and North Dakota pride
Dakota Gardener: Unwelcome garden visitors
Prairie Fare: From garden to table — Keeping leafy greens safe
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…