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Treatment available for kratom users

With North Dakota's newly imposed kratom restrictions in effect, many users are looking to quit the substance. While quitting can be difficult, there are plenty of resources in the Minot community to support those who are struggling. Dina Goodman, licensed master addiction counselor with Goodman Addiction Services in Minot, said the past couple of years have seen an increase in individuals showing up for kratom withdrawal symptoms and loved ones seeking information. Because of kratom restrictions North Dakota recently put in place, more are seeking help quitting the substance. ...

Artists, shared experiences at heart of NOTSTOCK

Minot State University’s annual NOTSTOCK arts festival returns Sept. 24-26, inviting students, faculty, staff, families,and community members to explore the arts through hands-on activities, artist demonstrations, exhibitions, presentations, music, poetry, storytelling, theatre and ...

Murder accomplice gets 30 years

A Minot man was sentenced to 30 years in prison in North Central District Court in Minot on Sept. 9 after pleading guilty in April to accomplice to murder-extreme indifference in connection with a November 2025 stabbing incident. Cole Ronnie Brown, 22, was sentenced on the Class AA felony to ...

Minot reckless driver sentenced

A Minot man was sentenced Aug. 28 in North Central District Court to five years incarceration for fleeing a peace officer and reckless endangerment-extreme indifference, both Class C felonies. Malachi Richard Red Road, 28, must first serve three years with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, with credit for 72 days served, and will be on supervised probation for three years for each charge, which run concurrently. He also must undergo a chemical dependency evaluation and pay fees of $525. According to the court affidavit, a Highway Patrol Trooper pursued a ...

Minot High celebrates homecoming this week

Minot High School will celebrate homecoming this week, Sept. 14-18, with themed activities and traditional events centered around this year’s theme: “A Night Under the Stars.” Students and staff will kick off the week with daily dress-ups related to the theme. The Homecoming Court will be formally recognized during a pep rally on Thursday, where the king and queen will be crowned based on votes from the student body. “This is one of my favorite times of the year, because you can feel the excitement throughout the school,” said Minot High School Homecoming Activities ...

Trinity participates in emergency care program through Mayo

Trinity Health recently completed a year-long program hosted by Mayo Clinic, aimed at improving the efficiency of emergency care and reducing how long patients spend in the emergency/trauma center. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network for more than 13 years, Trinity Health worked alongside Mayo Clinic experts and other healthcare organizations across the country as part of a Learning Collaborative program to study patient flow and identify opportunities to deliver care more quickly. The effort recently culminated in a visit to Mayo Clinic, where the Trinity Health team ...