A voter-approved sales tax is enabling the Minot Park Board to propose a significantly lower property tax levy in its 2027 budget. The board approved the budget on first reading on Tuesday, Sept. 15, after…
NDFB announces photo contest winners
BISMARCK – A Watford City photographer was among winners in the 2026 NDFB agriculture photo contest, the North Dakota Farm…
Western ND Honor Flight set for Sept. 27-28
BISMARCK - The Western North Dakota Honor Flight will launch its 10th trip to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27-28, carrying…
DAV Chapter awards scholarship
Ruck Walk to support veterans mental health awareness
NEW TOWN – The MHA Nation will host its second annual Ruck Walk in support of veterans mental health awareness…
Squadron refurbishes Minot AFB missile suspension system
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – The 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron conducted a first-of-its-kind missile suspension system refurbishment at a launch…
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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Ward County State’s Attorney candidate Christopher Nelson has announced that he has withdrawn from…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
Ballot measures proposing to change North Dakota’s constitution will be limited to a single subject in…
ND voters approve ‘single subject’ rule
Burlington City Measure 1 (ban on fireworks in city limits) Yes: 67 No: 121 Burlington City…
Ward County Unofficial Election Results
Local Sports
Beavers football readies for Homecoming weekend
After three weeks of play on the gridiron, the Minot State Beavers football team…
Obituaries
Todd Cresap
April 8, 1961-Sept. 12, 2026 Minot Todd Lester Cresap, 65, Minot, ND, passed away…
Arts and Entertainment
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Finding something to laugh about
Symphony orchestra opens Season 101 with international violinist
Fort Buford hosts Ghost Walk Oct. 10
Northwest Arts Center opens with multiple exhibits
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
Dakota Gardener: How to ripen tomatoes quickly
Prairie Fare: Moving day makes every step count
Field to Fork: Tomatoes
NDSU Extension program accepting applicants
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…