The Drug Enforcement Administration is cracking down on the growing number of drug traffickers on social media that are targeting children and young adults. The Omaha Division has been working with local law enforcement in…
Nichole Rice's theft plea ends in jail, probation
WILLISTON – Nichole Rice will serve 60 days in the Ward County Jail and two years of probation for theft…
New playground coming to southside complex
A new playground is being installed at the SCHEELS complex on 16th Avenue Southeast in Minot. Ashley Gathman, marketing and…
ND applauds EPA reversal on coal
Industry and government leaders in North Dakota issued statements applauding the Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal on Monday, Sept. 14, of…
DCB welcomes four new faculty
BOTTINEAU – Dakota College at Bottineau has announced the addition of four new faculty members for the fall 2026 semester.…
Cadets turn miles into money
The MinotWreaths.org's First Annual Cadet Challenge delivered a surge of energy Sunday, Sept. 13, as cadets of the Civil Air…
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Local Elections
State’s Attorney candidate withdraws
Ward County State’s Attorney candidate Christopher Nelson has announced that he has withdrawn from…
Canvass produces updated tally, write-in recount
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Local Sports
Beaver golfers make top five in season opener
The Minot State men's and women's golf teams closed out their first tournament of…
Obituaries
Catherine Buettner
June 3, 1932-Sept. 8, 2026 Fargo Catherine Alice Stapleton Buettner, 94, of Fargo, ND,…
Arts and Entertainment
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Finding something to laugh about
Symphony orchestra opens Season 101 with international violinist
Fort Buford hosts Ghost Walk Oct. 10
Northwest Arts Center opens with multiple exhibits
Military
Wreaths Across America joins CAP for open house
Warfighters leave impression during civilian experience
Upcoming Minot area veterans' events
Minot AFB finance airmen test wartime skills
Home and Garden
Dakota Gardener: How to ripen tomatoes quickly
Prairie Fare: Moving day makes every step count
Field to Fork: Tomatoes
NDSU Extension program accepting applicants
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…