Event to celebrate zoo giraffe’s life
Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot is inviting the community to come together on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, for a special celebration honoring the extraordinary life of Kianga, the zoo’s beloved giraffe matriarch. The celebration will be held during the zoo's normal hours 10 a.m.-3 ...
Magic City Cadets begin search, rescue training
The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron kicked off its first weekend in a three-part, annual Search and Rescue training series on Friday, Oct. 2. Eighteen cadets, seven adult CAP volunteer members, guest educators and classic North Dakota weather all showed up in full force. Over ...
Council takes up contracts, amendments
The rising cost of technology software gave the Minot City Council pause at its Monday, Oct. 5, meeting. During Monday’s meeting, the council approved a development agreement with Minot State University, agreed to a change to its snow removal ordinance and considered a new software contract. The contract for updated asset management, permitting and licensing software and a second contract for the city’s public-facing portal together are expected to increase from $129,409 this year to $198,708 by 2029, according to information provided to the council. City Engineer Lance Meyer and ...
Highway 52 near Voltaire to temporarily close
VOLTAIRE – U.S. Highway 52 will temporarily close Monday, Oct. 12, at the rail crossing west of Voltaire to accommodate repairs. A signed detour route will be in place to guide traffic around the closure. The highway is expected to reopen on Monday, Oct. 19, barring any unexpected delays. The North Dakota Department of Transportation reminds motorists to pay attention, follow the signed detour and be aware of traffic congestion.
Veterans Stand Down set for Oct. 15
A Veterans Stand Down will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, 3420 2nd St. NE, north of the Minot International Airport. The event will have about 60 vendors. Services provided will include veterans benefits, health care, legal services, counseling, housing assistance, blood pressure screening, hygiene items, flu shots and employment assistance. Lunch will be provided. If possible, veterans attending should bring their DD214, VA card or driver's license with "V" designation as proof of veteran status.