Decorating for Halloween is a yearly routine for many, but for one Minot family, it's a tradition that has become an opportunity to spend time together and create something new each year. The Hoffarts have…
Vitalant schedules November blood drives
As a special thank you in November, all Vitalant blood donors will be entered to win one of three $10,000…
BNSF rail overpass receives funding
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $2.08 million to the City of Minot for the 27th Street Grade…
Regional meeting tackles housing, workforce
The successful strategies of rural communities to generate new housing and the region’s efforts to grow its workforce were the…
Couple celebrates 70 years together
On Friday, Oct. 30, Jack and Matilda Lawson will celebrate 70 years together. The couple began dating as teenagers in…
Native American Club celebrates heritage
On Oct. 6, Gov. Kelly Armstrong proclaimed Oct. 9 as First Nations Day and November as Native American Heritage Month.…
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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 advance to State Semifinals
The Minot North Sentinels got off to a strong start in their 2026 post…
Obituaries
Beverly J. Mahoney
July 5, 1932-Oct. 26, 2026 Minot Beverly J. (Erb) Mahoney, age 94, of Minot,…
Arts and Entertainment
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Navigating political conversations isn't easy
A Second Look: Pioneer woman becomes real estate investor
A Second Look: Early Minot brought trade, real estate deals
Medora Christmas show coming to town
Military
SR-71 sculpture honors Hazen hero
Security forces squadron enhances training, readiness
Mission in Motion: Volunteers turn out for cross planting
Air Force leaders give update on cancer study
Home and Garden
Dakota Gardener: Growing Juneberries in the backyard
Prairie Fare: Abraham Lincoln’s legacy, Mary Todd’s almond cake
Dakota Gardener: Another normal fall
Prairie Fare: Inspiration from nature’s paintbrush
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…