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Altru Health initiates purchase of three CHI St. Alexius hospitals

BISMARCK — CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential agreement for the sale of CHI St. Alexius Health hospitals in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison. In a statement announcing the letter of intent, Altru wrote the two ...

Murder suspect charged in federal court

FARGO — A Mandaree man has been charged in federal court with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing at Belcourt on Jan. 10. Rigoberto Mendez-Morales, 58, appeared in federal court in Fargo Tuesday, Jan. 20, where he was charged with second-degree murder. According to ...

Twice Blessed distributions exceeds more than $1.55M to local charities

INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation shared results of its Twice Blessed campaign and distributed checks totaling more than $1.55 million at its 9th Annual Twice Blessed Program at the Sleep Inn in Minot Thursday, Jan. 22. The Twice Blessed matching gift program took place Nov. 15-Dec. 31 ...

State shares tax season information

BISMARCK – Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus has announced the 2026 individual income tax season will open on Jan. 26, coinciding with the date that the Internal Revenue Service will begin to accept and process returns. In 2025, the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner processed ...

Emergency cold weather warming center activates

Due to dangerously cold temperatures forecast this week, the Minot Alliance to End Homelessness is activating a temporary emergency cold weather warming center at The Salvation Army to provide a safe, warm place for individuals experiencing homelessness or without adequate shelter. The ...

Arctic weekend ahead in region

An arctic air mass has settled over North Dakota, and the Minot area can expect subzero temperatures through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Potentially, Minot won’t see above zero numbers in the forecast until Monday, Jan. 26. The coldest period has started and will ...