The high costs of development, building materials and labor are challenges to constructing more homes in Minot, particularly affordable homes, according to a local builder who has been finding ways around the obstacles. Mike Hayes,…
Flights halted across US airports due to communications problems
(AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon for just the second time since the Sept.…
Military appreciation shown at Minotauros games
Northern Bottling Company, in partnership with the Minot Minotauros and Minot Air Force Base, is hosting Military Appreciation Weekend on…
White Shield community observes Veterans Day
Surrey school to contest bond election
SURREY – The Surrey School Board has decided to contest Nov. 3 election results that saw the district’s bond issue…
ND State Fair manager receives top honor
The North Dakota State Fair has announced that Fair Manager Craig Rudland has been named Fair Manager of the Year…
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Local Elections
Republicans retain Minot-area legislative seats
Unofficial election results on Tuesday, Nov. 3, showed Republicans holding on to the Minot-area…
SURREY – Unofficial results show Surrey Public School District voters narrowly defeated a school bond issue…
Surrey bond vote comes up short
New tribal chairman elected
There were 16,645 voters in Ward County who cast ballots in the 2026 General Election, for…
Election turnout hits new low
Local Sports
Majettes advance to State Qualifiers
After a hard fought battle on Friday, November 13, the Minot High Majettes volleyball…
Obituaries
Pamela Lewis
April 26, 1954-Oct. 26, 2026 Minot Pamela Jean Lewis, 72, of Minot, North Dakota,…
Susan J. Schale
Terry Lavern Manz
Dan Harnist, 73, Minot, died Thursday, Nov. 12, in a Minot hospital. (Thomas Family Funeral Home,…
Deaths
Arts and Entertainment
RETIREMENT'S COMIC RELIEF: Oh, to feel young again
Quilts for Veterans still seeks donations
State Fair announces two more concerts
Small town band shares musical passion
Military
Air Force proposes expanding Minot ICBM missile field
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – The U.S. Air Force is proposing an expansion of the Minot missile field that may include new launch silos. This would involve the purchase of more land for the Minot missile field. “To support the ongoing transition to the new Sentinel ICBM program, the Air Force is proposing a…
Community gathers for Veterans Day
Edison Elementary School Veterans Day Parade
Thank You for Your Service: Minot veteran reflects on Veterans Day
Home and Garden
Prairie Fare: Peppers and spices – a hot topic
Dakota Gardener: Get head start on next year by ‘lasagna gardening’
Prairie Fare: A bad cold is nothing to sneeze at
Dakota Gardener: Where do bumblebees go in winter?
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…