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Garrison Dam spillway flow test scheduled for late June

RIVERDALE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will conduct a planned flow test of the Garrison Dam spillway on or around June 24 as part of ongoing investigations related to the spillway modification project. The test is expected to involve opening about 23 of the dam’s 28 ...

Research Center precipitation

On Wednesday, June 17, at 8 a.m., 0.14-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period.

Trinity hosts first annual car show

Trinity Health held its Park for the Park event with classic cars, Ward County and Trinity emergency vehicles, food trucks and activities for the children Wednesday, June 17, in the hospital parking lot. One goal of the community event was to encourage donations for a park being planned on the ...

Council moves forward with pound plan

Two animal rescue operations submitted proposals to provide the City of Minot with pound services, and both were accepted by the Minot City Council Monday, June 15, despite the projected cost. The council also directed staff to investigate and provide recommendations on voluntary and mandatory ...

County acts to aid Sawyer, permit fair alcohol sales

The Ward County Commission approved an emergency declaration for the City of Sawyer and special event permits for alcohol sales during the North Dakota State Fair on Tuesday, June 16. County Emergency Management Director Kelly Haugan presented Sawyer’s request for an emergency declaration, ...

3,604 citations issued during Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign

Law enforcement across North Dakota issued 3,604 citations during the Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign throughout May. According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, the campaign focused on increasing seat belt use and encouraging personal responsibility to reduce serious ...