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City’s budget talks rally library users

As the Minot City Council looks for ways to balance the city’s 2027 budget while holding the line on property taxes, some Minot Public Library patrons are speaking up against any drastic cuts to their services. Grapevine information about the library taking a 25% cut and being open only ...

Stakeholders gather to discuss rural health funding

RUGBY – Rugby residents gathered at the Cobblestone Inn on Tuesday, March 17, for a stakeholder’s meeting to hear from North Dakota legislators and state employees regarding how millions of dollars in federal funding will be deployed to fortify rural healthcare. The Rural Health ...

Air Force leader to keynote MACEDC meeting

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser, commander of 20th Air Force, will deliver the keynote address at the Minot Area Chamber EDC annual meeting Monday, March 23. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Regency Event Center. The annual meeting is a signature event of the Minot Area Chamber ...

Human smuggling investigation leads to two-year prison sentence

WINNIPEG, Manitoba – A 32-year-old U.S. citizen has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation into human smuggling. Sahil Aziz pleaded guilty to charges of organizing entry into Canada and ...

Velva bridge replacement begins Monday

VELVA – A bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin Monday, March 23, on North Dakota Highway 41 in Velva, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The project includes roadway improvements, levee raise and bridge replacement at the Souris River. Traffic will be ...

Library offers program variety for teens

Teens looking for creative activities, games and social opportunities can find a wide variety of programs at the Minot Public Library. The library regularly hosts events designed for young people ages 12-18, giving teens a chance to meet friends, try new activities and spend time at the ...