Fans visiting Donny Schatz’s T-shirt trailer at World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races have been greeted by a friendly face for years – his mother, Diane Schatz. She may have known…
Governor to deliver State of the State address
BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will deliver a State of the State address to a special session of the 69th…
Older ND schools impede comfortable learning
A new school year can sometimes start with hotter weather, putting pressure on aging buildings with failing cooling systems, and…
Joint effort results in narcotics seizure
WATFORD CITY – A Plaza man was arrested on felony drug charges following a traffic stop in McKenzie County earlier…
New seven-story hotel tower to open
NEW TOWN – 4 Bears Casino & Lodge will celebrate the grand opening of its newly completed seven-story hotel tower…
Produced water spill occurs near Williston
WILLISTON – Chord Energy notified the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) of a produced water spill resulting from…
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Local Elections
State’s Attorney candidate withdraws
Ward County State’s Attorney candidate Christopher Nelson has announced that he has withdrawn from…
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
Burlington City Measure 1 (ban on fireworks in city limits) Yes: 67 No: 121 Burlington City…
Ward County Unofficial Election Results
Local Sports
Community Event: Beavers to hold annual Prairie Warrior Bowl
The Minot State Beavers football team will hold their annual Prairie Warrior Bowl this…
Obituaries
Helen Joan Gross
Jan. 6, 1935-July 16, 2026 Des Lacs Helen Joan Veach Hennes Gross, will be…
Feb. 23, 1936-Aug. 20, 2026 Minot, Las Vegas Lyle Thomas Colvert passed away peacefully in Las…
Lyle Thomas Colvert
Vernita (Dufner) Broderick
Darlene Solberg
Arts and Entertainment
Lumberjack-themed fun coming to Oak Park
Minot Parks is inviting the community to grab their flannels and head to Oak Park for Logger Fest, a day of lumberjack-themed fun, live music, games and food on Saturday, Sept, 26, from noon-3 p.m. Logger Fest will offer a variety of free activities for all ages. Attendees can enjoy live music from Boys…
Festival offers food, fundraising for films
Souris Valley Animal Shelter to hold event on Saturday
Dolly was honorary citizen of Minot
Military
Minot AFB finance airmen test wartime skills
Minot AFB welcomes new group commanders
Veteran receives Quilt of Honor
Minot AFB B-52 at Oshkosh air event
Home and Garden
Prairie Fare: Plan ahead for healthy, budget-friendly meals
Dakota Gardener: The birds and the bees and the cucumbers
Prairie Fare: Taste the freshness of farmers market finds
Dakota Gardener: Why is my grass brown?
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…