The Ward County Commission is reviving a complaint related to federal wildlife easements on agricultural land. The impetus came from the county’s Soils Committee, which makes recommendations on agricultural values for tax purposes. At the commission’s meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20, Chairman ...

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce is inviting communities, schools and local governments to apply for energy grant programs that promote efficiency and sustainability. In addition, businesses can take advantage of a low-interest Revolving Loan Program. The State Energy ...

FARGO – North Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota State University Extension are hosting a three-part webinar series designed to help older adults, families and professionals navigate key issues in aging. These workshops are offered as live Zoom webinars. There will be three ...

After narrowly approving the police department’s use of automatic license plate readers Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Minot City Council considered a series of motions from council member Mike Blessum to limit the use of the system. Minot Police will be able to turn on the ALPR system already in ...

Fireworks could be part of some Hot Tots games at Corbett Field this next summer. The Ward County Commission approved the use of a county-owned gravelled parking lot at the Extension Service facility that is near the ball diamond for the post-game displays. Information from Hot Tots and ...

Minot residents spoke out about what their wishes for the city’s transit system in the first of two public input sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 20. From more signage to electronic payments, residents suggested the existing city bus system can be improved. Transit Superintendent Brian Horinka ...