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Governor directs flags to be flown half-staff

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff from today until sunset Sunday, Sept. 14, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for the memory of Turning Point USA founder Charlie ...

ND Farm Bureau president won’t seek re-election

BISMARCK – North Dakota Farm Bureau President Daryl Lies has announced his decision not to seek reelection this fall at the NDFB annual meeting. He released the following statement in making the announcement: “There comes a time when change is right. Change is not always easy and not ...

BLM leases coal to Falkirk Mine

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management has announced Falkirk Mining Company of Underwood was the high bidder for a lease to mine 11.3 million tons of available federal coal across about 800 acres for $79,996 at Falkirk Mine in McLean County. The mine also will generate annual ...

Free veteran flu shot clinic this fall

The Fargo Veterans Administration Health Care System is offering free flu shot clinics in September and October at the Minot VA Clinic for veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Two upcoming clinics will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, and Thursday, Oct., 2, both 9 a.m.-1 p.m. via drive-through. ...

Third Street bridge to close next Tuesday

Minot’s Third Street Northeast bridge will close temporarily to all vehicle traffic beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16, according to the City of Minot. The closure is expected to last up to four weeks. Crews will be replacing street light luminaires to LED, sealing deck joints, replacing an ...