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MACF announces recent grant recipients

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) announces its August and September 2026 grant awards, approved by the board of directors this month. The funds distributed totaled $206,930, which is a combination of donor-advised distributions and grants in support of local nonprofits and community initiatives. Organizations receiving funding include: Concordia College, Dakota Hope Clinic, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, First Lutheran Church Foundation, Hostfest Heritage Foundation, Lake County Historical Society, Luther Theological Seminary, MACF Community Enrichment Fund, Magic City ...

Library committee renews research

A committee looking into combining the Minot and Ward County libraries revived discussion Tuesday, Sept. 29, after placing the topic on hold in June. Discussion had paused with the realization a ballot measure asking voters to weigh in on a merger wouldn’t be developed in time to get on the ...

Lawsuit challenges District 3 candidates

The North Dakota Supreme Court is being asked to rule on a petition that seeks to disqualify four legislative candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot, including District 3 Republican House candidates Tim Mihalick and Blaine DesLauriers. Citizens Alliance of North Dakota, a grassroots political group, announced Monday, Sept. 28, that it filed a formal petition with the court, challenging the placement and certification of Mihalick, DesLauriers, District 25 Republican House candidate Terry Goerger of Mantador and District 7 Republican House candidate Steven Sauter of Bismarck. The petition asks ...

Midwest MonsterCon to open Oct. 9

Midwest MonsterCon, a yearly convention held in Minot around Halloween since 2024, will be two days long this year. Michael McCloud, founder of Midwest MonsterCon, said the event will feature All Rolled Up, Cryptic Creations, Mythic Emporium and other vendors, celebrity guests, movies, games, ...

ND Tribal colleges fill jobs gaps as funding falters

A new report from the American Indian College Fund and the Brookings Institution finds tribal colleges and universities are delivering strong returns for their communities but inconsistent federal and philanthropic funding makes it harder for the schools to plan for long-term success. The ...

Minot man charged with attempted murder

A Minot man faces attempted murder, terrorizing and other charges following a domestic violence call on Sunday, Sept. 27, according to the Minot Police Department. Police responded at about 7:38 a.m. to an address in the 300 block of Sixth Street Northwest for a report of a domestic violence incident. Officers made contact with a female victim who had visible injuries. The victim reported she had been assaulted by a male suspect. Due to the circumstances, the Minot Police Department SWAT Team was contacted to assist officers on scene. A search warrant was obtained, and SWAT officers ...