WHITE SHIELD — White Shield School kicked off the 2026–27 school year Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a Back to School Bash featuring activities, free haircuts, bounce houses, water slides, athletic events and a meal catered…
Eighteen inducted into AF Missileers Hall of Fame
The Association of Air Force Missileers held its national meeting in Minot Aug. 5-8, bringing together past and current service…
League of Women Voters founds Williston chapter
WILLISTON – The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has announced the formation of the League of Women Voters…
Traffic signal replacement begins on Broadway
A month-long traffic impact on Broadway is expected to start next week. According to City of Minot information, the traffic…
Former law officer recalls '66 UFO sighting
Sixty years ago on Aug. 19, 1966, a U.S. Border Patrol officer based in Minot sighted an unidentified flying object…
Mrs. Field's Closet opens sixth location
Teachers are essential to any community as they support and raise each generation. Mrs. Field's Closet is a local nonprofit…
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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
Sentinels soccer is 2-0, Magi tie first game
The Minot North Sentinels are off to a strong start after their season opening games over the past weekend. The Sentinels took out the Bismarck Demons 4-3 on Friday, August 14, and defeated Grand Forks Central 5-1 in a non conference match. On Friday, the Demons were firs to strike early in the first…
Obituaries
Patricia “Patti” Jean Yuds
Dec. 10, 1953 – Aug. 12, 2026 Minot Patricia “Patti” Jean Yuds, 72, passed…
Arts and Entertainment
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
Adults-only zoo night Wednesday
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…