VELVA – The former Dot’s Pretzels building in Velva will serve as a regional distribution center for a rural food hub that’s set to launch a pilot project this fall. Supporters gathered in Velva on…
Trinity pursues grants to enhance healthcare
The grant opportunities associated with a new federal program to strengthen healthcare in rural communities could make a real difference…
Public gets look into law enforcement
Plans for soccer complex take step forward
The Minot Soccer Association continues to work toward establishing a new soccer complex in southwest Minot, gaining the support of…
Road closures scheduled for ND State Parade
On Saturday, July 18, several Minot roads will be closed in the morning for the annual North Dakota State Parade.…
MSU group announces 2026 Golden Awards
The Minot State University Alumni Association announces it has selected four individuals for the 2026 Golden Award and one individual…
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Local Elections
Canvass produces updated tally, write-in recount
A five-way tie in a write-in race is forcing a recount in Ward County.…
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
Voters turn out to settle ballot contests
Local Sports
Remembering Mike
The staff at the Minot Daily News is grieving. This past Sunday, our sports writer, colleague, and friend, Michael Kraft, passed away at the age of 36. Michael began his professional journalism career right here in our newsroom. Though his path took him to other newspapers across the country, his deep affection for this…
Obituaries
Ethel Wallin
Dec. 14, 1938-June 10, 2026 Coon Rapids, Minn. Ethel Edna (Feickert) Wallin, formerly of…
July 17, 1945-June 30, 2026 Lansford Terry Byron Jevne of Lansford, ND, passed away Tuesday, June…
Terry B. Jevne
Darold Knippelberg
Darcy Johnson
Arts and Entertainment
A Second Look: Doctor, sheriff held roles in early Ward County history
A Second Look: Mail carried on route between Burlington, Coal Harbor
A Second Look: Coal Harbor began as Victoria
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Travel delays, then and now
Military
5th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander
91st Missile Wing welcomes new commander
Volunteers give air museum's F-15 facelift
Top Air Force officials visit base
Home and Garden
Prairie Fare: Can weeds become part of your dinner?
Dakota Gardener: Showy Goldenrod — A fall favorite
Prairie Fare: Let’s toast Dairy Month
Dakota Gardener: What is a blue raspberry?
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…