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Council candidates take on key issues

Flood protection, economic development and city spending were key topics for six candidates who took part in a Minot City Council candidate forum sponsored by the Minot Area Chamber EDC Wednesday, April 15. Nicole Brasfield, Joan Hawbaker, Isaiah Keller, L. John MacMartin, Stephan Podrygula ...

DEA to host 30th annual prescription drug take back day

OMAHA, Neb.-The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at thousands of locations nationwide. Twice a year, DEA joins forces with local law enforcement and community groups to host DEA’s ...

Family webinar to discuss AI

North Dakota State University Extension Parent and 4-H Educators will host a two-part webinar, “The Good, The Bad and The Bots,” to understand how to talk as a family about artificial intelligence. Parents will gain strategies for navigating AI-related news, setting healthy boundaries, and ...

Fort Buford to host living history encampment

WILLISTON — The public is invited to the 6th Infantry Living History Encampment and annual flag raising Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. The free event is open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. ...

October shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The Minot woman charged in a fatal shooting in October 2025 has waived her preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rachel Kathryn Foster, 43, appeared in North Central District Court on Monday, April 13, before Judge Todd Cresap. ...

Capitol’s Liberty building to shine in ‘Two Lights for 250’

BISMARCK — On the evening of Saturday, April 18, the Liberty Memorial Building on the North Dakota Capitol grounds will shine two symbolic lights as part of “Two Lights for 250,” a commemoration marking the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary ride warning patriots of a British ...