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Land Board announces record distributions

BISMARCK – Historic distributions of nearly $752 million have been granted for the 2027-2029 biennium to beneficiaries of the University and School Lands Trust, according to an announcement by the Department of Trust Lands on behalf of the Board of University and School Lands (Land Board). The distributions reflect strong growth in asset values that have allowed an increase in average distributions of 23% over the previous biennium, the department stated. Minot State University and Dakota College at Bottineau each will receive $494,000. The Land Board distributions have provided an ...

New ranger joins McKenzie District

WATFORD CITY – The Dakota Prairie Grasslands has announced Michael Engelhart has joined the organization as district ranger for the McKenzie Ranger District, headquartered in Watford City. Engelhart comes to the Dakota Prairie Grasslands from the Moab/Monticello Ranger District on Utah's Manti-La Sal National Forest, where he served as district ranger. As district ranger, Engelhart will provide leadership for the McKenzie Ranger District portion of the Little Missouri National Grassland, the largest national grassland in the United States. The Little Missouri National Grassland ...

Watne to receive Harvest Bowl agribusiness award

Mark Watne, past president of the North Dakota Farmers Union, has been named to receive the 2026 North Dakota State University Harvest Bowl Agribusiness Award at the annual Harvest Bowl set for Nov. 20-21. Highlights of the event include a Harvest Bowl dinner and awards program on Nov. 20 at ...

Magic City Discovery Center receives grant

The Magic City Discovery Center has announced it has been awarded a $5,000 Gibbens Memorial Grant from the North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD). This grant will support the Discovery Center's Sensory Friendly Nights, helping create more accessible, welcoming and inclusive experiences for children and families with sensory needs and disabilities. The Discovery Center currently hosts Sensory Friendly Nights on the third Monday of each month. During these special evenings, the museum dims the lights, reduces attendance and closes louder exhibits to provide a more comfortable ...

Energy company to fuel data center

A proposed natural-gas fired, electrical generating station in Oliver County would offer numerous economic benefits in the region, according to a project spokesperson who presented at the Minot Area Chamber EDC’s Energy Committee meeting in Minot Monday, Nov. 9. Base Electron’s proposed ...

Showcase of Businesses set for Nov. 12

The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) will hold its 2026 Showcase of Business, presented by SRT, Thursday, Nov. 12. This year’s theme, “Roll Out the Red Carpet,” will bring together more than 70 creative booths showcasing local businesses for an evening of networking, food, drinks, live music by Little Chicago Funk and prize drawings for those in attendance. It will take place from 5–8 p.m. at the North Dakota State Fair Center's Magic Place. The Showcase of Business is a signature event of MACEDC that gives local businesses a creative way to highlight their products and ...