City responds to water main break
City of Minot crews repaired a water main break in the 900 block of 21st Street Northwest on Tuesday, July 28. The break temporarily interrupted water service to 12 homes.
DCB educator receives Trees Award
BOTTINEAU – Michelle Cauley has been selected to receive the Trees Award for 2026 Environmental Educator of the Year, according to information from Dakota College at Bottineau. The Trees Awards are sponsored by the NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service and will be presented during the Trees ...
August blood drives set
The heat is on this August to help ensure every patient can get the blood they need when they need it. Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is thanking donors with a $15 gift card of their choice in Vitalant Donor Rewards when they use the code, AUGUST15-2026-V, to make an appointment and donate in August. Local blood drives coming up in August are: – Friday, Aug. 7, Nathan Artz Memorial Drive, Little Flower Church, 800 University Ave. W, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 10, Minot Service Clubs, Sleep Inn Convention Center, 2400 10th St. SW, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 10, ...
HHS creates behavior health program directory
BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that residents can now search for mental health and substance use disorder programs in one place through the newly broadened Behavioral Health Program Directory. Previously known as the North Dakota Mental Health Program Directory, the newly named North Dakota Behavioral Health Program Directory helps North Dakotans easily locate and access behavioral health services across the state. The expanded directory allows users to search for mental health and substance use programs by location, specialties, telehealth options, ...
SVUW invites public to have breakfast for Backpack Buddies
SVUW invites public to have breakfast for Backpack Buddies Souris Valley United Way invites the public to its Second Annual Backpack Buddies Drive-Through Breakfast on Wednesday, Aug. 12. SVUW is providing a homemade caramel roll and orange juice for $5, with proceeds going to support the Backpack Buddies program. Every breakfast purchased helps provide nutritious, weekend food for local children through the program. During the 2025-2026 school year, Backpack Buddies served more than 620 unique students in Minot and on Minot Air Force Base. The drive-through will take place from ...
More than 349,000 attend NDSF
More than 349,000 people attended the 2026 North Dakota State Fair, filling the fairgrounds and experiencing everything from Grandstand entertainment and championship competitions to agriculture, family activities, educational exhibits and free attractions. The 2025 N.D. State Fair set a new ...