A committee looking into combining the Minot and Ward County libraries revived discussion Tuesday, Sept. 29, after placing the topic on hold in June. Discussion had paused with the realization a ballot measure asking voters…
Lawsuit challenges District 3 candidates
The North Dakota Supreme Court is being asked to rule on a petition that seeks to disqualify four legislative candidates…
Midwest MonsterCon to open Oct. 9
Midwest MonsterCon, a yearly convention held in Minot around Halloween since 2024, will be two days long this year. Michael…
ND Tribal colleges fill jobs gaps as funding falters
A new report from the American Indian College Fund and the Brookings Institution finds tribal colleges and universities are delivering…
Minot man charged with attempted murder
A Minot man faces attempted murder, terrorizing and other charges following a domestic violence call on Sunday, Sept. 27, according…
NDHP releases IDs of those in recent crashes
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified those involved in three recent crashes. Ricardo Rubio, 50, Los Banos, California, died…
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Local Elections
Ballot measure guide sent to voters
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State announced it has sent voters a mailing with information about statewide measures that will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The ballot measure guide was mailed Friday, Sept. 18, to the households of 450,000 active North Dakota voters. An active voter…
State’s Attorney candidate withdraws
Canvass produces updated tally, write-in recount
Ballot measures proposing to change North Dakota’s constitution will be limited to a single subject in…
ND voters approve ‘single subject’ rule
Local Sports
Magi maintain unbeaten streak in win over Demons
The Minot High Magicians are still unbeaten as they enter the final two weeks…
Obituaries
Curtis Thom
March 4, 1951-Sept. 24, 2026 Velva Curtis Thom, 75, Velva formerly of Minot, died…
Arts and Entertainment
Petting zoo hits 35-year milestone
Bakken Con brings pop culture to Williston
ND Junior Duck Stamp Program art
MSU Homecoming Parade marks 100 years
Military
ND veterans targeted as scams get smarter
Exhibit focuses on military cartoons
Velva’s American Legion holds first Hope in Motion suicide walk
AARP workshop to help veterans spot fraud
Home and Garden
Dakota Gardener: A hardy plant even better than mums
Prairie Fare: From campus history to the dinner table — Exploring winter squash
Dakota Gardener: One plant you should clean up this fall
Prairie Fare: Tomatoes have a twisted history
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…