Minot, similar to many rural counties across the U.S., is facing a growing shortage of veterinary practices due to the surge in pet ownership and not enough new graduates to fill the places of older veterans, burnout cases and economic challenges. Long waits, limited services and higher costs ...
First District announces flu clinics First District Health Unit will be offering three weeks of flu clinics in Minot in October, starting Monday, Oct. 5. During the first week, the first 50 people each day will receive a special gift. In addition, everyone who gets a flu shot during the ...
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports the state’s eight commercial service airports recorded 108,460 airline passenger boardings during August 2026, a decrease of about 4% compared to August 2025. Minot International Airport recorded 14,498 boardings in August, down 6%. Airlines provided 129,976 available departure seats during the month, a decrease of 6% from the previous year. With the reduction in seating capacity, the statewide average aircraft load factor increased from 82% to 84%, indicating that a greater percentage of available airline seats were ...
NEW TOWN – The Three Affiliated Tribes’ Election Board has announced the certified results of the Tuesday, Sept. 22, primary election for seats on the tribal business council. Frederick Fox and Darwin Williams were the top vote-getters for the position of chairman and will move on to the general election in November. They received 590 and 550 votes, respectively. Others running for that seat and their votes were Monica Mayer, 540; Robert Roaming Wolf Sr., 312; Whitney Bell, 294; Stacey Driver, 211; Lloree Dickens, 210; and Vivian Hall, 67. Mark Fox, current chairman, did not seek ...
BISMARCK – The annual N.D. March for Life will be held Oct. 9 at the Bismarck Event Center. Members of the public, of all faith denominations, are encouraged to attend. Students from Catholic schools across the state are set to join the march. This year’s guest speaker is Shana Peltz, Bismarck resident and author of "Listening for Lies: Hearing the difference between the spirits of this world and the Holy Spirit, and why it matters." She will share how God transformed her life after an abortion. The day begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop David Kagan at 10:30 a.m. at the ...
Families and people of all ages are invited to celebrate literacy, learning, and community at Fall Into Reading at Minot Public Library Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. This free community literacy event aims to unite families, educators and local organizations for an engaging afternoon dedicated to the joys of reading and learning activities, according to the library. Attendees can explore interactive activity stations and connect with local organizations, schools and community resources. As a special highlight, by participating in activities on all four floors of the library, every ...
