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Governor declares diesel emergency

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Tuesday, Sept. 29, declared a state of emergency in North Dakota for conditions affecting the supply and availability of diesel fuel. He took action to provide temporary relief for farmers by expanding the permitted uses of red-dyed diesel fuel to allow for on-highway use. Under North Dakota law, the state charges an excise tax of 23 cents per gallon on regular diesel fuel but only 4 cents per gallon on red-dyed diesel, which is authorized to be used only for certain off-highway agricultural, industrial and railroad purposes. An executive order ...

Confluence Fall Festival planned for Oct. 24

WILLISTON – Celebrate the harvest season during the Confluence Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. This free, family-friendly program is open to all ages. Inspired by old-fashioned fairs and community gatherings of the 1800s, visitors can enjoy Victorian-era carnival games, croquet, lawn bowling, light refreshments and hands-on activities reflecting amusements common on the frontier. At 1 p.m., the site will host its inaugural Confluence Frontier Field Day Games. Guests can compete in ...

Agriculture News

28th annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout set for Oct. 17 The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout will provide producers the opportunity to experience retained ownership of calves beyond the cow-calf part of cattle production. The 28th annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout is set ...

MACF announces new scholarship fund

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) announces the establishment of the Gary Walhaug Memorial Scholarship Fund, created in memory of the longtime Minot area educator and distinguished coach. The fund was established through memorial gifts honoring Walhaug, whose career in education and athletics included coaching women’s and men’s basketball, track and field, and cross country. The scholarship is designed to benefit any athlete from Surrey High School, any graduating senior women’s basketball player from Minot High School-Magic City Campus or any Minot State University ...

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 ...