BISMARCK – North Dakota’s river otter trapping season is closed. The statewide season’s predetermined harvest limit of 30 has been reached, according to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Only North Dakota residents were eligible to participate, with a season limit of one otter ...

BOWBELLS – The North Dakota Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, Dec. 19, regarding a proposal to construct a battery energy storage system in Burke County. Northern Divide Energy Storage, LLC, is requesting a siting permit for a 100-megawatt battery energy ...

The Minot Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will continue its 100th season with two performances of its holiday concert, marking a first in the organization’s history. “Holiday Magic” will be presented Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec., 13, at 3 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the ...

The annual Minot Community Festival of Nativities is being held Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, offering two evenings of holiday displays, community music and family activities at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3740 Crossing St. SW. Doors will be open from 6-8 p.m. both ...

A North Dakota coalition hopes to soon gather signatures for a citizen-led ballot initiative, in which free school meals for all K-12 students would be up for consideration. Organizers say universal lunches are the right way to improve the state's educational fortunes. The Together for School ...

STANLEY – A Minot woman has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after being pulled over for traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes on U.S. Highway 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 3. According to the Stanley Police Department, Chastity Gaye Askvig, 51, Minot, was pulled over ...