Throughout 2026, the ND250 Commission, administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, is leading the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Through meaningful, inclusive, and inspiring…
Ribbon cut for new playground
District 3 GOP candidates eye taxes, spending
Preserving North Dakota’s primary residence property tax credit while rightsizing the state’s budget are two items District 3’s Republican candidates…
Two injured in crash near Stanley
STANLEY – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2, 15 miles east of Stanley, Sunday,…
Getting to Know: Granville replica brings town history to life
GRANVILLE — Displayed in the historical society's museum in McHenry County is Don Rollman's replica of Granville before the 1934…
Catching scent of cent at Minot show
Prize drawings, expert appraisers and dealers’ displays that looked more like exhibits than sales tables attracted coin enthusiasts to the…
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Local Elections
District 3 GOP candidates eye taxes, spending
Preserving North Dakota’s primary residence property tax credit while rightsizing the state’s budget are two items District 3’s Republican candidates plan to pursue if elected to the Legislature Nov. 3. Sen. Bob Paulson is seeking reelection while Blaine DesLauriers and Tim Mihalick have their sights on House seats after defeating the party’s endorsed candidates…
Democratic-NPL candidates bring new faces and varied backgrounds to the District 3 legislative races to be…
Constituent communication is key for District 3 Dems
State government needs to return to the fundamentals of taking care of its citizens, according to…
Caring for citizens tops District 5 Democrats’ agenda
Infrastructure investments, K-12 education and increased budget scrutiny are among priorities for District 5’s Republican legislative…
District 5 GOP candidates set priorities
Local Sports
Svenzén earns first goal In Beavers' 5-0 sweep
Minot State fifth year forward Linnea Svenzén scored her first goal as a Beaver…
Obituaries
Melvin Popinga
May 31, 1933-Oct. 9, 2026 Tolley Melvin Daniel “Bud” Popinga, 93, lovingly known as…
Arts and Entertainment
Art groups bring Mrs. Roper phenomenon to Minot
Caftans & Cocktails: A Mrs. Roper Game Night event is coming to the Carnegie Center in downtown Minot on Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 6 p.m. Inspired by Helen Roper, the iconic caftan-wearing landlady from the classic ‘70s sitcom "Three’s Company," the event includes food, drinks, games, prizes and plenty of retro fun. Guests…
Minot native creates local cash scavenger hunt
Minot Symphony musicians to perform in Bottineau
Minot High Playmakers present 'Annie'
Military
Second Veterans Treatment Court opens in Fargo
Many turn out for Veterans Stand Down
Exhibit focuses on World War II
DAV scholarship awarded
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…