For six decades, generations of young swimmers have jumped into the pool, learned new strokes and endured countless early-morning practices as participants in the Minot Swim Club. Established in 1965, the club celebrates 60 years…
Gas line maintenance in progress
CFP backbone in keeping Team Minot online
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – At the start of the workday for a typical airmen, you show up to your…
Suspended sentence imposed for negligent homicide
A Stanley woman charged with negligent homicide after striking a pedestrian in July 2025 has received a suspended five-year sentence…
Six to be inducted into ND Music Hall of Fame
BISMARCK — The North Dakota Music Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, honoring six individuals and groups…
State accepting applications for septic initiative
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for the Septic Renovation Water Quality Initiative, a…
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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
Bottineau tied for third in girls golf East-West meet
The NDHSAA 2026 Girls Golf East-West Meet closed out their second round on Tuesday, August 11, at the Bully Pulpit Golf Course in Billings County. The Bottineau Stars tied for third place overall after the conclusion of the second round, ending the event with an overall score of 739. Senior Ellee Rybchinski was the…
Obituaries
Yvonne Boucher
July 19, 1940-Aug. 8, 2026 Rolette Yvonne Boucher was born on July 19, 1940…
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…