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Sheriff’s office enters realm of AI

The Ward County Sheriff’s Department has cautiously dipped its toe in artificial intelligence (AI) and plans to wade a little deeper. Sheriff Robert Roed and Capt. Jason Kraft received the support of the Ward County Commission Tuesday, April 21, to take a gradual approach to adopting the ...

Norsk Hostfest goes on auction block

Norsk Hostfest’s cultural memorabilia and other items are going on the auction block. McLaughlin Auctioneers has announced an online liquidation auction for the complete inventory of Minot’s Norsk Hostfest, long recognized as North America’s largest Scandinavian cultural festival. The ...

City votes to turn street section to one-way

A block of Fourth Street Southwest on the west side of Broadway would become a one-way under a plan supported by the Minot City Council Monday, April 20. The council approved ordinances on first reading that create the one-way on Fourth Street between Western and Second avenues, which runs on ...

MSU hosts annual Spring Honor Dance, Powwow

Minot State University will welcome the community to campus for the 36th Annual Spring Honor Dance & Powwow Celebration Week, Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, at the Minot State Dome. Hosted by the Native American Cultural Center and Native American Cultural Awareness Club, the event is ...

Sprinkler system contains apartment fire

An apartment unit's sprinkler system contained a fire that started from burnt food in a microwave on Tuesday, April 21, according to the Minot Fire Department. At 3:30 a.m., the department responded to a report of smoke in an apartment. Firefighters discovered smoke from floor to ceiling ...

Area projects share in ND250 funds

BISMARCK – Alexander Public School and ND Strong of Minot have awarded funding from the ND250 Commission. The commission announced five community grants totaling $27,442 to support projects across North Dakota that celebrate and promote the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of ...