Steve Kottsick’s association with Souris Valley Golf Course goes back a long way. As director of golf operations at Minot Park District’s 18-hole course and clubhouse, Kottsick is a familiar face to area golfers after…
Failed Farm Bill talks exasperate farmers
Allies for North Dakota farmers are agitated as lawmakers cannot seem to come together to pass a long-awaited Farm Bill.…
Rugby individuals charged with multiple thefts
RUGBY – A Rugby man faces burglary and theft charges in connection with a number of rural property break-ins in…
Trinity welcomes first student into echocardiography program
Trinity Health has accepted the first student into its newly established Adult Echocardiography Program, marking an important milestone in the…
Grants available for historic preservation
BISMARCK — The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through its annual appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) money from…
Historic bridge to be studied for rehab
A historic walking bridge in east Minot that has been deteriorating with age is being considered for rehabilitation. The Minot…
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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
First round of Pro-Am Charity Tournament closes at Vardon
The Vardon Golf Club is hosting the Western North Dakota Charity Pro-Am Tournament this…
Magicians soccer to open season at home, Sentinels on the road
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
Obituaries
Dale Orvin Olson
Aug. 7, 2026 Thornton, Colorado Dale Orvin Olson, age 79, of Thornton, CO passed…
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…