North Dakota is at the precipice of a new era in energy production, according to state energy leaders at the Western Dakota Energy Association annual meeting in Minot Thursday, Oct. 22. State Sen. Dale Patten,…
Social Security COLA raises affordability questions
The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is renewing concerns about whether older North Dakotans can keep up with the price…
Ray awarded CDBG funds for housing
BISMARCK – The City of Ray was awarded $268,260 in Community Development Block Grant funds through the North Dakota Department…
Medora Christmas show coming to town
The traveling Magical Medora Christmas show, which has become a beloved Christmas tradition in communities across the upper Midwest, will…
DCB nursing program receives support
BOTTINEAU – The Bottineau County Veterans recently hosted a pancake breakfast to benefit the Dakota Nursing Program at Dakota College…
Library cards open doors
A library card provides local residents and non-residents with access to books, technology, education and entertainment materials. Libraries also offer…
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Local Elections
Incumbents seek reelection in Ward County
Three incumbents are seeking reelection to their Ward County offices in the Nov. 3 general election. Ward County Sheriff Robert Roed said he is seeking a third four-year term to the office. Ward County Commissioners John Fjeldahl, finishing 20 years on the board, and Jason Olson, finishing his first term, are seeking additional four-year…
Preserving North Dakota’s primary residence property tax credit while rightsizing the state’s budget are two items…
District 3 GOP candidates eye taxes, spending
Democratic-NPL candidates bring new faces and varied backgrounds to the District 3 legislative races to be…
Constituent communication is key for District 3 Dems
State government needs to return to the fundamentals of taking care of its citizens, according to…
Caring for citizens tops District 5 Democrats’ agenda
Local Sports
Sentinels secure first seed with win over Dickinson
The Minot North Sentinels football team solidified their spot at the top of the…
The Minot High football closed out their 2026 regular season with a dominate 72-16 win over…
Magi football ends season with win over Williston
Badlands Circuit awards honors to select timed event horses
Beavers rally past Brandon in Watford City, connect with local youth
Obituaries
Gary Lee Knudtson
Aug. 23, 1935-Oct. 20, 2026 Donnybrook Gary Lee Knudtson, 91, Donnybrook, died on Tuesday,…
Arts and Entertainment
Medora Christmas show coming to town
The traveling Magical Medora Christmas show, which has become a beloved Christmas tradition in communities across the upper Midwest, will be back for another season starting Nov. 30 in northwestern North Dakota. The show will take place in the following cities at the following locations, dates and times: – Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.…
Treaty Oak Revival coming to 2027 State Fair
House of Horrors returns to Minot
Kids Theatre to present 'Charlotte's Web'
Military
Mission in Motion: Volunteers turn out for cross planting
Air Force leaders give update on cancer study
Second Veterans Treatment Court opens in Fargo
Many turn out for Veterans Stand Down
Home and Garden
Dakota Gardener: Another normal fall
Prairie Fare: Inspiration from nature’s paintbrush
Dakota Gardener: Doing less in your fall garden benefits birds, pollinators
Prairie Fare: When should you modify a recipe?
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…