A historic walking bridge in east Minot that has been deteriorating with age is being considered for rehabilitation. The Minot City Council on Aug. 3 approved negotiating with AE2S of Grand Forks to conduct the…
Air museum plane receives award
Changing lightbulbs
ND water experts say ‘if in doubt, stay out'
North Dakota officials are monitoring dozens of lakes and reservoirs for harmful algal blooms and are asking residents to be…
Drive Sober enforcement begins Friday
Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota will increase patrols Friday, Aug. 14, through Monday, Sept. 7, as part of the…
Free suicide intervention training offered
A free suicide intervention skills training will be offered in Minot Sept. 2-3. This training is valuable for educators, healthcare…
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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
Magicians soccer to open season at home, Sentinels on the road
The 2026 varsity boys soccer season is set to begin this Friday, August 14.…
The NDHSAA 2026 Girls Golf East-West Meet closed out their second round on Tuesday, August 11,…
Bottineau tied for third in girls golf East-West meet
Sentinels cheer kicks off season with UCA Superior Trophy
Hot Tots close season with losses at St. Cloud
Obituaries
Marilyn Hansen
Aug. 9, 2026 Crosby Marilyn Lorrain Hansen, 87, of Crosby died at St. Luke's Hospital August 9, 2026. Funeral services for Marilyn Hansen will be 2PM Friday, August 14, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Noonan. Interment will follow at the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery with a reception to then be served back at the…
Arts and Entertainment
A Second Look: Early mail routes offered weekly service
Six to be inducted into ND Music Hall of Fame
A Second Look: Communities look forward to railroads
Adults-only zoo night Wednesday
Military
Minot AFB welcomes new group commanders
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE - The 5th Operations Group, 91st Security Forces Group, 91st Operations Group and 91st Maintenance Group recently welcomed new leaders. 5th Operations Group U.S. Air Force Col. Bryson Ayers received command of the 5th Operations Group (OG) during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, July 7.…
Veteran receives Quilt of Honor
Minot AFB B-52 at Oshkosh air event
Visiting warbird
Home and Garden
Forage Matters: Covering your bases in dry weather
Prairie Fare: Sunflowers — Beauty, nutrition and North Dakota pride
Dakota Gardener: Unwelcome garden visitors
Prairie Fare: From garden to table — Keeping leafy greens safe
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…