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Minot, area students named to Academic All-State team

The North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals has announced the selections for the 2026 North Dakota Academic All-State team, which included several students from Minot and area schools. Two hundred forty-five high school seniors were nominated by their school principal and ...

Trinity foundation to host fundraising gala

Trinity Health Foundation will host its 5th Annual Fundraising Gala on March 20, at the Clarion Hotel in Minot. This year’s event, themed “Heart of Gold,” will raise funds to support advancements in cardiac care across the region. Guests are encouraged to dress in formal attire with gold ...

City hires legal review of Big M Building

The City of Minot will hire a law firm to help navigate any legal actions concerning a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with a subsidiary of bankrupt EPIC Companies. The Minot City Council voted Tuesday, Feb. 17, to engage Dorsey & Whitney, an international law firm with an office ...

Despite debate, council to seek new pound proposals

After debating whether it should or even could reconsider an animal pound contract with Souris Valley Animal Shelter, the Minot City Council decided to move forward with a new call for pound proposals on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Council member Mike Hayes sought to suspend the rules to allow ...

Minot digs out after storm

Drivers braved drifts and blowing snow while Jeff Smith of Minot busied himself clearing his driveway Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 18. Video by Charles Crane/MDN.

Engineers say roundabout will offer safety, function

A proposed roundabout is the best solution to a problematic intersection 2 miles west of Minot, according to the Ward County Highway Department and consulting engineers. Ward County, along with WSB, an engineering and design consulting firm, held a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, to give the public ...