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County considers alcohol safety at State Fair

Options for managing alcohol sales and preventing underage drinking during the North Dakota State Fair were examined Tuesday, May 5, by Ward County commissioners, who already have taken steps to ensure more licensing controls. The Ward County Commission fielded a complaint last August ...

City transit adjusts bus routes

Minot City Transit announced seasonal adjustments to its fixed route system that started this week. These detours will be in place for the duration of the construction project along the route. – East Route: First Street Southwest will be closed to the east of Town and Country shopping ...

New Homesteading Summit to connect community learners

WATFORD CITY – A new regional conference focused on self-sufficiency, sustainable living and traditional skills will take place May 15-16, 2026, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City. The Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit is a two-day event connecting homesteaders, farmers, gardeners ...

Local students attend state leadership conference

Members of the Minot High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the annual North Dakota FBLA State Leadership Conference March 29-31. The conference connected over 60 FBLA chapters from across the state who put their business skills to the test in competitive ...

Services hours waived for fertilizer haulers

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced he has signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including dry and liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, pesticides and seed. Severe ...

Produced water spill occurs near Williston

WILLISTON — Select Water Solutions, LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water spill at the Stateline SWD #1 site that occurred Saturday, May 2, about 15 miles west of Williston. Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas extraction. Select Water Solutions, ...