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State issues algal bloom advisories, warnings

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has issued a harmful algal bloom advisory for Lake Tschida in Grant County, bringing the number of state waterbodies under an active advisory or warning to seven. Harmful algal blooms, also called HABs or blue-green algae, can develop quickly in warm, sunny weather. Some blooms produce cyanotoxins that can make people, pets and livestock sick if the water is swallowed or touched. An advisory means a bloom is present in portions of the waterbody. A warning means a bloom covers a significant portion of the waterbody and ...

Ribbon cutting celebrated with donation

Minot’s Best Bites to debut in downtown

Minot's local food scene will take center stage as Aspire Credit Union presents Minot's Best Bites on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5-9 p.m. in Citizens Alley, downtown Minot. The inaugural event is designed to celebrate the local restaurants, bakeries and specialty food businesses that help shape the community. Guests will have the opportunity to sample a signature dish from participating vendors for just $2 per sample, making it an affordable way to discover new favorites, reconnect with longtime local staples, and experience the diverse flavors Minot has to offer. Proceeds from each sample ...

Trinity scholarship programs accepting applications

Trinity Health Foundation has announced the inaugural Healthcare Careers Scholarship Program and the 2026-2027 Nursing Scholarship Program will begin accepting applications on Aug. 1. The application periods will run until Nov. 1. The Healthcare Careers Scholarship supports students pursuing patient-facing or clinical healthcare careers, while students pursuing registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensure are encouraged to apply for the Trinity Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship. The Healthcare Careers Scholarship Endowment was created to help address the critical shortage ...

Zoo breaks ground on African Plains Pavilion

Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot is celebrating another milestone in its continued growth with the groundbreaking of the new African Plains Pavilion, the latest addition to the zoo's expanding African Plains experience. Expected to open later this fall, the pavilion will further enhance ...

TV affiliate changes coming to Minot

After more than 70 years as a CBS affiliate, KXMC-TV in Minot will no longer be airing CBS programming as of Saturday, Aug. 1. Nexstar Media Group, owner of KX television in North Dakota, said the North Dakota stations will switch to The CW Television Network. “In July, Nexstar completed a multi-year agreement with CBS to extend its affiliations in 36 markets. We will be replacing the CBS affiliation with a CW affiliation in at least three markets (Jackson, MS, Bismarck/Minot, ND and Rapid City, SD),” Nexstar stated. “We will be elevating the CW affiliations from the digital ...