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Council moves forward with pound plan

Two animal rescue operations submitted proposals to provide the City of Minot with pound services, and both were accepted by the Minot City Council Monday, June 15, despite the projected cost. The council also directed staff to investigate and provide recommendations on voluntary and mandatory ...

County acts to aid Sawyer, permit fair alcohol sales

The Ward County Commission approved an emergency declaration for the City of Sawyer and special event permits for alcohol sales during the North Dakota State Fair on Tuesday, June 16. County Emergency Management Director Kelly Haugan presented Sawyer’s request for an emergency declaration, ...

3,604 citations issued during Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign

Law enforcement across North Dakota issued 3,604 citations during the Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign throughout May. According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, the campaign focused on increasing seat belt use and encouraging personal responsibility to reduce serious ...

Minot woman sentenced in tribal wire fraud scheme

BISMARCK — Ranita Lynn Freeman, 32, Minot, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bismarck to serve 42 months in federal prison for stealing from accounts managed by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Trust Funds Administration, United States Attorney Nicholas Chase announced on June ...

Entry applications for ND State Parade close June 21

Applications for the 2026 North Dakota State Parade in Minot will close on Sunday, June 21, at 11:59 p.m. The entry application form is available at ndsparade.com. Twyla Scott, parade chairman, said as of Friday, June 12, there are 204 entries in the parade. The 44th parade, with the theme, ...

Homeownership program eligibility limits updated

BISMARCK – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) announced it has adjusted eligibility limits for programs that assist state residents, typically first-time buyers, with a home purchase. NDHFA provides down payment and closing cost assistance and reduced interest rate mortgage loans to ...