Fjord Folk Fest brought the community together Friday, Aug. 21, for a celebration of Scandinavian heritage, featuring cultural performances, food, vendors and artisans. Attendees embraced their roots throughout the first day of the festival, with…
Festival maintains cultural importance
Volunteers with First Lutheran Church were serving rommegrot Friday at the first Fjord Folk Fest, just as church volunteers did…
Planning Commission denies feedlot near Surrey
A proposed animal feeding operation near Surrey failed to gain the support of the Ward County Planning Commission Thursday, Aug.…
Two uninjured in crash with Amtrak train
Two individuals were uninjured in an Amtrak train crash that destroyed their Airstream trailer Friday morning in east Minot, according…
RV rally kicks off today in Minot
Nearly a thousand Airstream RVs are expected for a six-day rally that begins Saturday, Aug. 22, at the North Dakota…
Funding addresses affordable housing
Wells Fargo hosted a panel and workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 20, announcing a $1.2 million investment in longtime partner Beyond…
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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.…
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Local Sports
Sentinels soccer maintains undefeated status in tie with Jamestown
The Minot North Sentinels boys soccer team maintained their undefeated status and their spot…
Obituaries
Dr. Terry James Larsen
April 24, 1945-Aug. 9, 2026 La Quinta, California Dr. Terry James Larsen, 81, of…
Arts and Entertainment
‘Come From Away’ comes to Minot
Minot gears up for annual Pride Festival
Miss Fjord Folk Fest crowned as festival launch grows nears
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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
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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…