Drought is a prevalent problem this year and is affecting crops and wildlife across the region, according to Chris Asmundson, agricultural research technician at the NDSU Research Extension Center, south of Minot. Asmundon said raccoons,…
Commission rejects proposed feedlot
Ward County commissioners narrowly said no to a proposed animal feeding operation near Surrey on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The 3-2…
Wreaths Across America joins CAP for open house
MinotWreaths.org will have a special presence when the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron opens its doors to the…
NDDOT to begin mowing near state highways
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Transportation will begin fall mowing operations along state highways in early to mid-September.…
Fort Buford to host annual flag lowering ceremony
WILLISTON — The public is invited to the annual flag lowering ceremony Monday, Sept. 7, at noon, at Fort Buford…
MSU Homecoming parade set for Sept. 19
This year marks the 100-year celebration of Minot State University’s Homecoming parade and game. The parade will take place at…
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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Ward County State’s Attorney candidate Christopher Nelson has announced that he has withdrawn from…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
Sentinels soccer fights to break two game skid
The Minot North Sentinels soccer team has been on a two game skid since…
Kofoid wins World of Outlaws returning event at Nodak Speedway
The SCHEELS BurliMOT half marathon, half marathon relay and 5K events will be held Saturday, Sept.…
BurliMOT events set for Sept. 11-12
Weekend football update: Sentinels over Williston, Fargo Davies over Magi
Obituaries
Dusty Lynn Nelson
May 20, 1960-Aug. 7, 2026 Garrison Dusty Lynn Nelson, 66, of Yuma, AZ, and…
Arts and Entertainment
Hydroplanes on display in New Town
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Back to books and field trips
BurliMOT events set for Sept. 11-12
Twilight Hike planned at Fort Mandan
Military
Wreaths Across America joins CAP for open house
Warfighters leave impression during civilian experience
Upcoming Minot area veterans' events
Minot AFB finance airmen test wartime skills
Home and Garden
Forage Matters: Silver linings, optimism during dry weather events
Parenting webinar to focus on family meals
Prairie Fare: What's for dinner? Start with safe thawing
Prairie Fare: Plan ahead for healthy, budget-friendly meals
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…