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New sidewalk policy easier on property owners

Minot property owners facing sidewalk repair notices will get more time to respond, with no fees or interest if they elect to have the city arrange the work. The Minot City Council on Monday, March 2, rejected a proposal to add a new administration fee and interest. Instead, the council ...

Another council member to step down

Minot City Council member Lisa Olson has announced she will not seek reelection in June. “After thoughtful reflection, I have decided not to seek reelection to the Minot City Council in the upcoming 2026 municipal election,” Olson said. “Serving the residents of Minot since 2010 has been ...

County nixes poll cameras to bolster election security

Ward County plans to strengthen its election security with cameras in key locations in the county administration building. The Ward County Commission voted Tuesday, March 3, to pursue a federal Homeland Security grant for funds for security cameras. The cameras would be strategically placed in ...

Carrington man dies in two-vehicle crash

CARRINGTON – An 80-year-old Carrington man died in a two-vehicle crash on N.D. Highway 200, 6 miles east of Carrington, Monday, March 2. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, about 4:30 p.m., a 2006 Peterbilt semi with trailer, driven by a 32-year-old man from Washburn, was traveling ...

PSC to hold hearings on transmission lines

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Public Service Commission will hold two public hearings regarding a proposal to construct two transmission lines that will run from northwest North Dakota to the Canadian border. Basin Electric Power Cooperative is requesting siting permits for the construction of ...

‘Paths of Progress’ program set at Confluence

WILLISTON — The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston will host “Paths of Progress: Trails, Tracks, Rivers & Rails” on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The free, family-friendly program will explore the rich history of the Missouri-Yellowstone ...