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Inspirational speaker delivers speech at MSU

His recovery from a life-altering accident highlighted the importance of relationships for Dan Meers, known for his role as the Kansas City Chiefs mascot, K.C. Wolf, from 1990-2025. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Meers delivered an inspirational speech on the MSU campus during an event hosted by Women ...

Symposium convenes national defense leaders

ARLINGTON, Va. – Nearly 200 military leaders, policymakers, national security experts and defense industry executives joined Minot civic leaders on Sept. 18 for the 15th Annual Task Force 21 Nuclear Triad Symposium at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia. Hosted by Task Force ...

Event to celebrate zoo giraffe’s life

Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot is inviting the community to come together on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, for a special celebration honoring the extraordinary life of Kianga, the zoo’s beloved giraffe matriarch. The celebration will be held during the zoo's normal hours 10 a.m.-3 ...

Magic City Cadets begin search, rescue training

The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron kicked off its first weekend in a three-part, annual Search and Rescue training series on Friday, Oct. 2. Eighteen cadets, seven adult CAP volunteer members, guest educators and classic North Dakota weather all showed up in full force. Over ...

Council takes up contracts, amendments

The rising cost of technology software gave the Minot City Council pause at its Monday, Oct. 5, meeting. During Monday’s meeting, the council approved a development agreement with Minot State University, agreed to a change to its snow removal ordinance and considered a new software contract. The contract for updated asset management, permitting and licensing software and a second contract for the city’s public-facing portal together are expected to increase from $129,409 this year to $198,708 by 2029, according to information provided to the council. City Engineer Lance Meyer and ...