Schedule of Events 2 p.m.: Color Guard – American Legion Post #189 2:05 p.m.: National Anthem 2:10 p.m.: Air Force 79th Anniversary Anthem 2:15 p.m.: Welcome – Larry Foss, Hazen, a longtime friend of retired…
Children's librarian has passion for literacy
Randi Monley, children's librarian at the Minot Public Library, was recently recognized by the North Dakota Library Association for her…
Minot native creates local cash scavenger hunt
There's treasure to be found in Minot, and the hunt for it begins on Saturday, Oct. 17. Seven Paces in…
Enforcement campaign nets 366 citations
Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota participated in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign Aug. 14 through…
Milestone
Bismarck State College BISMARCK – Area students were among graduates from Bismarck State College after completing the summer 2026 semester.…
Minot Symphony musicians to perform in Bottineau
BOTTINEAU – The Minot Symphony Orchestra has announced it will hold an outreach concert and artist clinic day in Bottineau.…
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Local Elections
Ballot measure guide sent to voters
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State announced it has sent voters a mailing with information about statewide measures that will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The ballot measure guide was mailed Friday, Sept. 18, to the households of 450,000 active North Dakota voters. An active voter…
State’s Attorney candidate withdraws
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
Local Sports
Minot soccer set to take on state tournament
After a near perfect undefeated season, the Minot High Magicians are set to kick…
Obituaries
Carol Andrea Lesmann
Aug. 8, 1942-Oct. 8, 2026 Minot Carol Andrea Lesmann, 84, of Minot, ND died…
Arts and Entertainment
Minot native creates local cash scavenger hunt
Minot Symphony musicians to perform in Bottineau
Minot High Playmakers present 'Annie'
Brass Band salutes veterans, first responders
Military
Hazen to honor hometown hero
Wreaths program seeks rebar donations
Exercise strengthens medical response readiness
First virtual Honor Flight held in Minot
Home and Garden
Dakota Gardener: Doing less in your fall garden benefits birds, pollinators
Prairie Fare: When should you modify a recipe?
Minot’s Best Bites serves up success
Prairie Fare: Apples are one of nature’s original convenience foods
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…