Throughout 2026, the ND250 Commission, administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, is leading the state's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Through meaningful, inclusive, and inspiring…
Research fellowship spotlights ND’s most rural communities
SOURIS – Throughout its 11-year history, the nonprofit Strengthen ND has been looking for ways to give North Dakota’s rural…
Artists, shared experiences at heart of NOTSTOCK
Minot State University’s annual NOTSTOCK arts festival returns Sept. 24-26, inviting students, faculty, staff, families,and community members to explore the…
Murder accomplice gets 30 years
A Minot man was sentenced to 30 years in prison in North Central District Court in Minot on Sept. 9…
Minot reckless driver sentenced
A Minot man was sentenced Aug. 28 in North Central District Court to five years incarceration for fleeing a peace…
Minot High celebrates homecoming this week
Minot High School will celebrate homecoming this week, Sept. 14-18, with themed activities and traditional events centered around this year’s…
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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Ward County State’s Attorney candidate Christopher Nelson has announced that he has withdrawn from…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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Ward County Unofficial Election Results
Local Sports
Lundeen rushes for three touchdowns in Beavers first road game
The Minot State Beavers are still left wanting after another high scoring game left…
Obituaries
Catherine Buettner
June 3, 1932-Sept. 8, 2026 Fargo Catherine Alice Stapleton Buettner, 94, of Fargo, ND,…
Arts and Entertainment
Fort Buford hosts Ghost Walk Oct. 10
WILLISTON — Experience the fort in a whole new light during the annual “Ghost Walk” on Saturday, Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The “Ghost Walk,” presented by the Fort Buford Sixth Infantry Regimental Association, explores the site’s…
Northwest Arts Center opens with multiple exhibits
A Second Look: Another decade brings election, goodbyes
Western Plains presents 'The Pirates of Penzance'
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
NDSU Extension program accepting applicants
Anyone who loves gardening and sharing plant knowledge is invited to apply to the North Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener program. Online training starts in January 2027, offering a learning experience for adults. The Extension Master Gardener Program is a national volunteer service organization that works in cooperation with land-grant universities. The program…
Dakota Gardener: Emerald ash borer by the numbers
Prairie Fare: Pickling is an ancient art still going strong
Forage Matters: Silver linings, optimism during dry weather events
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…