Minot community members will have the opportunity to share their needs and ideas for future recreational programming in the city. The Minot Park District is conducting a community phone survey to hear directly from residents about recreational programming desires. The survey began Tuesday ...

North Dakota’s state health officials are monitoring the outbreak of the coronavirus, a new virus that broke out in Wuhan, China, and has spread to other parts of the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal agency headquartered in Atlanta, has raised its travel ...

North Dakota local government entities faced with roads and other infrastructure damaged in the early October 2019 storm that dumped heavy rain and snow are getting some critical relief from the federal government. This past week President Trump approved North Dakota’s request for a ...

We’ve known for some time now that Police Chief Jason Olson would be retiring soon. That day, however, has come much too soon. Friday will be the last day on the job for Olson, who joined the department while still in college a little more than 30 years ago. And what a run he has had ...

Among the good reasons for getting a flu shot is to keep yourself healthy enough to be there for the folks who need you this time of year. That is true in a larger sense when it comes to those in need of donated blood — and there are many more than we may think. According to blood banks, ...

Clearly, the developed world needs to do more about how we dispose of our trash. Just as obviously, the United States, often cited as the chief villain in that regard, is far from alone. For years, much of the plastic waste disposed of by prosperous countries — even much of that officials ...