It might not look exactly like its predecessor, but the Fjord Folk Fest next month in Minot will be just as much a celebration of tradition and heritage, according to Executive Director Amber Grause. Grause…
County takes easement concerns to federal level
Having already reached out at the state level, the Ward County Commission and its soils committee are taking their concerns…
Zoo announces features for new West Wing
Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot announces a first look at some of the new features coming to its West Wing,…
Minot City Band to present Sousa Concert
The Minot City Band presents its annual John Phillip Sousa Concert Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at Oak Park…
NDCF grant applications due July 31
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants from its Statewide Greatest Needs Fund. Eligible…
Three named to ND Board of Higher Education
BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced Tuesday, July 14, the appointment of Minot entrepreneur Kevin Black and Grand Forks physician…
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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
Ribbon cut for new Corbett scoreboard
The Gokey Family and Northern Bottling Co./Pepsi of Minot joined the Minot Park District…
Obituaries
Terry B. Jevne
July 17, 1945-June 30, 2026 Lansford Terry Byron Jevne of Lansford, ND, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND. He was 80 years old. Terry was born on July 17, 1945, the youngest child of Harry and Louise (Armstrong) Jevne in Minot, ND. He spent much of his youth…
Darold Knippelberg
Darcy Johnson
September 2025 Tampa, Fla. Joan Rowe Baun, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Plaza, died September 2025. Burial…
Joan Rowe Baun
Arts and Entertainment
A Second Look: Doctor, sheriff held roles in early Ward County history
A Second Look: Mail carried on route between Burlington, Coal Harbor
A Second Look: Coal Harbor began as Victoria
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Travel delays, then and now
Military
5th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander
91st Missile Wing welcomes new commander
Volunteers give air museum's F-15 facelift
Top Air Force officials visit base
Home and Garden
Prairie Fare: Can weeds become part of your dinner?
Dakota Gardener: Showy Goldenrod — A fall favorite
Prairie Fare: Let’s toast Dairy Month
Dakota Gardener: What is a blue raspberry?
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…