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Ranch expands psychiatric residential treatment services

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch announced it is expanding its Minot residential programs to meet the needs of younger children. The only residential treatment facility that serves younger children in North Dakota is closing its doors and the Ranch is stepping up to fill that need. The expanded license approved by the North Dakota Department of Human Services will allow the Ranch to provide Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) services on its Minot campus to 26 children ages 5-17, compared to its previous license for 16 children, ages 10-17. This change will result in a gain ...

Iconic Clydesdales taking part in parade, fair

The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales and American hero retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rockey Sickmann are in Minot to celebrate Budweiser’s 150th anniversary and the brand’s 16-year partnership with Folds of Honor. According to Anheuser-Busch information, from July 18–25, the Clydesdales ...

Taxes up 3% in Surrey’s preliminary budget

SURREY – Surrey city taxes would go up by the 3% increase allowed in state law under a preliminary budget for 2027 adopted by the Surrey City Council Thursday, July 16. Surrey had adopted a 3% levy increase for 2026 as well. The council has not yet set a public budget hearing. The preliminary budget can be adjusted downward but not upward before its adoption as the final budget. City Auditor Anita Trana said health insurance, audit fees and the cost of maintaining a police department all are rising, forcing the city to look for ways to reduce expenses to stay within the 3% limit, ...

Our American Story: Service beyond borders: North Dakotans in uniform

Throughout 2026, the ND250 Commission, administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, is leading the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Through meaningful, inclusive, and inspiring projects and events, the commission ...

State approves permit for hog facility

BISMARCK. – A permit for a proposed hog operation near Wolford has been approved by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The department reported the decision to reissue a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation permit to SAO II, LLP, for Hexagon II, a proposed large swine operation in Pierce County, came following comprehensive application review and careful consideration of public comments. According to the NDDEQ, Dakota SAO II identified sufficient cropland for applying manure as fertilizer in accordance with North Dakota nutrient management requirements. In response ...

2026 ND State Fair opens today

The 2026 North Dakota State Fair opens Friday, July 17, welcoming thousands of visitors from across North Dakota, across the country, and beyond for nine days of agriculture, entertainment, family fun and North Dakota tradition. From July 17–25, the fairgrounds in Minot will come alive as ...