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State canvassing board certifies election results

BISMARCK - The State Canvassing Board certified the 2026 Primary Election results Wednesday, making them official for state, judicial and legislative contests. Election results were submitted by the 53 county canvassing boards, which are responsible for reviewing the election results from each precinct within their counties. In addition to reviewing election results for all contests on the ballot, county canvassing boards are required to certify their county contests 13 days after election day. State canvassing board members include Secretary of State Michael Howe, State Treasurer ...

Surrey school considers new bond issue, athletics cuts

Tough decisions are on the horizon for the Surrey Public School District in the wake of a defeated $5.8 million bond issue during the June 9 school election. The Surrey Public Schools Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23, to inform constituents of the district’s mitigation ...

New Amur leopard arrives at Minot zoo

Visitors to Roosevelt Park Zoo may “spot” a new face in the Amur Leopard Forest Habitat. Zorinka, a 3-year-old female Amur leopard, has arrived from the San Diego Zoo following a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Amur Leopard Species ...

Grain bin rescue saves farmer

An amazing rescue by numerous area first responders saved the life of a South Prairie farmer who had fallen into a grain bin Tuesday, June 23. Minot Rural Fire Department and Burlington Rural Fire Department were called to assist shortly before 6 p.m. after the Ryder-Makoti Rural Fire Department was notified of an individual trapped in a large grain bin southwest of the South Prairie school. Units from Minot, Max and Garrison fire departments also responded. Burlington Fire Chief Karter Lesmann said the farmer’s grandchildren initially attempted to get him out but sought help when ...

ND celebrates America’s story amid national divide

As North Dakotans count down to America’s 250th anniversary, polling suggests Americans are divided over the country’s future and worried about the state of democracy. A recent survey from the Public Religion Research Institute showed nearly 70% of Americans think the nation is in real ...

Area communities receive AARP challenge grants

BISMARCK – AARP has announced 11 organizations throughout North Dakota will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants to support improvements to improve social connections and strengthen neighbors. Marking the program’s 10th anniversary, the grants are part of an $8.3 million commitment by AARP, doubling last year’s total, to fund 750 quick-action projects nationwide aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. “These projects are about turning great local ideas into real improvements that make everyday life better, especially for ...