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Our American Story: More than a vote: ND’s tradition of citizen leadership

Throughout 2026, the ND250 Commission, administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, is leading the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Through meaningful, inclusive, and inspiring projects and events, the commission celebrates ...

District 3 GOP candidates eye taxes, spending

Preserving North Dakota’s primary residence property tax credit while rightsizing the state’s budget are two items District 3’s Republican candidates plan to pursue if elected to the Legislature Nov. 3. Sen. Bob Paulson is seeking reelection while Blaine DesLauriers and Tim Mihalick have their sights on House seats after defeating the party’s endorsed candidates in the Republican primary in June. They are challenged by Democrats Mike Thiesen of Surrey for the Senate and Natalie Mclaughlin and Tara Hiatt, both Minot, for the House. DesLauriers and Mihalick, of Minot, have had ...

Two injured in crash near Stanley

STANLEY – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2, 15 miles east of Stanley, Sunday, Oct. 18. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at about 9:18 p.m., a Dodge Intrepid, driven by a 28-year-old Devils Lake man, was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of Highway 2. The Dodge Intrepid collided head-on with a Dodge Caliber, driven by a 25-year-old Stanley woman. The driver of the Intrepid sustained minor injuries and was transported to a Minot hospital. The driver of the Caliber sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was flown to a Minot ...

Getting to Know: Granville replica brings town history to life

GRANVILLE — Displayed in the historical society's museum in McHenry County is Don Rollman's replica of Granville before the 1934 fire. The handcrafted creation has more than 70 pieces and was the first and only replica Rollman had ever made. “That was the first time I’ve done it. First ...

Catching scent of cent at Minot show

Prize drawings, expert appraisers and dealers’ displays that looked more like exhibits than sales tables attracted coin enthusiasts to the Minot Coin Club’s 14th annual coin show on Oct. 3-4 in the Sleep Inn & Suites. The coin show was well attended and gave people a chance to buy and ...