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Enforcement campaign nets 366 citations

Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota participated in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign Aug. 14 through Sept. 7 to deter motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. During the enforcement period, officers issued 366 citations. Alcohol and drug-related enforcement included 54 driving under the influence (DUI) arrests, 15 citations for minor in possession and minor in consumption, as well as nine citations for open container. This enforcement effort also resulted in five drug-related arrests. In 2025, an alcohol-related crash ...

Milestone

Bismarck State College BISMARCK – Area students were among graduates from Bismarck State College after completing the summer 2026 semester. The graduates were eligible to walk in BSC's commencement ceremony in May. Graduates included Sofie Huff, Donnybrook, Associate in Science; Tyke Allery, Minot, Certificate in automotive collision technology; Dustin Bazille, Minot, Certificate of Completion in emergency medical technician; Heather Burckhard, Minot, Associate in Arts; Allison Dyke, Minot, Certificate in automotive collision technology; Emily Luck, Minot, Certificate in practical ...

Minot Symphony musicians to perform in Bottineau

BOTTINEAU – The Minot Symphony Orchestra has announced it will hold an outreach concert and artist clinic day in Bottineau. The organization will be represented by the SubZero Winds, a woodwind quintet composed of five members of the Minot Symphony Orchestra – Dr. Elizabeth Demme, flute; Tim Baumann, oboe; Dr. Charlie Young, clarinet, Sheri Lien, bassoon; and Dr. Deanna Carpenter, horn. The quintet will provide a day of school engagement events to K-12 students at Bottineau Public School, including a free public concert at the Bottineau High School Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 28, ...

Minot High Playmakers present ‘Annie’

The Minot High Playmakers will present the musical “Annie,” on Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 29-31, at Minot High School in the Arvel Graving Theatre. Based on the comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie is the story of a young orphan girl who captures everyone's hearts despite living a ...

Brass Band salutes veterans, first responders

The Brass Band of Minot will open its 2026-2027 season with a patriotic concert, "America 250: The Brass Band of Minot Salutes Veterans & First Responders," at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the Minot State University campus. The concert is both a tribute to the ...

Research Center precipitations

At 8 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, 0.02-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the 24-hour period. At 8 a.m., Monday, Oct. 12, 0.29-inch of moisture was recorded at the NCREC in the 24-hour period. At 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 0.57-inch of moisture was recorded at the NCREC in the 24-hour period.