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Community celebrates new school year

WHITE SHIELD — White Shield School kicked off the 2026–27 school year Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a Back to School Bash featuring activities, free haircuts, bounce houses, water slides, athletic events and a meal catered by Famous Dave’s. Fred Fox, East Segment representative to the MHA ...

Eighteen inducted into AF Missileers Hall of Fame

The Association of Air Force Missileers held its national meeting in Minot Aug. 5-8, bringing together past and current service members to preserve the heritage of the nation's nuclear missile mission, educate the public on nuclear deterrence, and recognize those who serve. The week ...

League of Women Voters founds Williston chapter

WILLISTON – The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has announced the formation of the League of Women Voters of Williston, serving Williston and the surrounding areas. The chapter was born out of conversations among local residents who wanted to help increase voter turnout and civic engagement in the area. "We’re looking forward to continuing to connect voters with the information they need to cast their ballot with confidence," said Montana Ackman, LWV of Williston president. "We’ve already tabled at multiple community events including Band Day and the Williston Sports & Rec ...

Traffic signal replacement begins on Broadway

A month-long traffic impact on Broadway is expected to start next week. According to City of Minot information, the traffic signal will be replaced at the intersection of South Broadway and Second Avenue Southwest. For the duration of the project, Second Avenue Southwest traffic will not ...

Former law officer recalls ’66 UFO sighting

Sixty years ago on Aug. 19, 1966, a U.S. Border Patrol officer based in Minot sighted an unidentified flying object (UFO) near Donnybrook. Today the government refers to UFOs as UAPS – unidentified anomalous phenomena. Don Flickinger’s sighting and another sighting in the area near the ...

Mrs. Field’s Closet opens sixth location

Teachers are essential to any community as they support and raise each generation. Mrs. Field's Closet is a local nonprofit inspired by the late Becky Field that was founded by fellow educators who wanted to honor her passion for helping students and setting them up for success beyond the ...