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Women Connect to host Intentional Collisions event

The Minot Area Chamber EDC’s Women Connect team is inviting those in the Minot area to its inaugural Intentional Collisions networking opportunity, taking place on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Grand Oasis Hotel in Minot. According to MACEDC information, Intentional Collisions ...

IRS marks Jan. 26 as first day to file

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has announced Monday, Jan. 26, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. The IRS Free File program will begin accepting individual tax returns starting Friday, Jan. 9, for qualified taxpayers. Taxpayers comfortable preparing their own ...

Clipping along for 36 years

Stories, hugs and farewells abounded this past week as Tona Stevenson extended hours at her Minot barber shop to accommodate regular clients wanting a final chat and cut in the chair before doors closed for good Thursday, Jan. 8. Stevenson said her 36 years in the business isn’t long in ...

Survey stresses need for expanded child care

Results of a Minot child care survey held few surprises for the Minot City Council’s child care committee, but it emphasized the known need for nontraditional weekend and evening daycare hours. The committee met Tuesday, Jan. 6, to review results of the survey, conducted by First ...

Tourism numbers dip in Minot in 2025

Tourism numbers that were down in 2025 have served as motivation to work hard and make adjustments to attract visitors to the Minot area, Visit Minot Executive Director Stephanie Schoenrock told the Minot City Council Monday, Jan. 5. “Tourism is down in the United States. Tourism is down in ...