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Rural fire chief prepares to step down

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Rex Weltikol has responded to thousands of fires in his 33 years with Minot Rural Fire Department. After 21 years as chief, Weltikol will pass the baton to Darrin Mineke, who also has been with the department for more than 30 years, on Jan. 5. Friends gathered to celebrate Weltikol’s ...

Polar Express tradition brings holiday magic to Bishop Ryan

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The Polar Express has become a cherished tradition at Bishop Ryan Catholic School in Minot, beginning years ago during one of Principal Tanya Steckler’s first years at the school. Steckler and her husband, Robert, a BNSF employee, started the tradition to give students a festive and ...

State finds higher tax credit benefits more ND homeowners

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BISMARCK – North Dakota’s $1,600 Primary Residence Credit is eliminating property taxes for more homeowners than anticipated, with sampling showing an average 41% decrease for those who still pay, according to information released by state officials in Bismarck Friday, Dec. 19. As ...

Predator sentenced to 84 years in child exploitation case

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INDIANAPOLIS — A Colorado man who pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child and a number of other charges has been sentenced to 84 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. According to John Childress, the U.S. Attorney for the ...

Wheat Commission sets district elections

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BISMARCK – The North Dakota Wheat Commission has announced upcoming elections for county representatives in the South Central (District 3) and Northeast (District 6) regions. These elections offer local producers a direct voice in how wheat checkoff funds are invested to benefit local ...