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Despite glitches, paratransit certifications moving forward

The new disability certification process to determine eligibility for Minot’s paratransit service hasn’t been without its hiccups. But city transit managers say adjustments have been made and efforts are underway to ensure everyone who needs paratransit gets it. The City of Minot held the ...

Retired veteran pilot reconnects with B-52 after six decades

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Nearly six decades after his last flight, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gary Lee stood on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, marshaling in the modern iteration of the aircraft he once piloted: the B-52 Stratofortress. Lee, 93, traveled from his home in South ...

Velva museum preserves area history at new building

VELVA – A project to preserve the history of the Velva area has taken off with the move into a new museum building. The Velva Area History Museum relocated into a historic Main Street building last fall. After spending the past several months settling in and setting up displays, the museum ...

Sentenced for fentanyl delivery after change of plea to guilty

A Minot man has been sentenced to 10 years with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation after entering a change of plea to guilty to one count of fentanyl delivery. Marcus Sean Watson, 28, entered his change of plea in North Central District Court on Wednesday, pleading guilty to ...

Sentenced for fentanyl delivery after investigation of overdose death

A Minot man has been sentenced to serve 10 years with all but two years suspended with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation after pleading guilty to delivery of a controlled substance-fentanyl. Christopher Michael Berdahl, 35, entered his change of plea to the Class B felony in ...

Sentenced for felony theft of sports trading cards, auto parts

A Bismarck man has been sentenced to a year and a day in the Ward County Jail after entering a change of plea to guilty for the theft of sports trading cards and automotive accessories. Kasey David Bachmeier, 28, Bismarck, entered his change of plea in North Central District Court on ...