Two Stanley foster parents charged with murder in the death of a foster child now face additional felony child abuse charges after investigators reviewed additional evidence. Jamie L. Johnson, 44, and Raymond F. Johnson, 62, made their initial appearances in North Central District Court on ...

Next year is shaping up to be another busy one for the Ward County Highway Department, County Engineer Dana Larsen told the Ward County Commission Tuesday, Dec. 2, in presenting the county’s 2026-27 Transportation Improvement Plan. “Last year was probably one of our busiest we’ve had ...

MAKOTI – Community Food Pantry in Makoti took a major hit recently with the loss of a major donor, but it continues to do what it can for residents of the several rural communities who rely on its services. Pantry coordinator Kathy Kimball said the pantry continues to offer drive-by pickups ...

The two individuals arrested as accomplices to a fatal stabbing in November are now being held on $2 million cash or corporate surety bonds after their initial appearance in North Central District Court on Monday, Dec. 1. Autumn Tincher, 22, and Cole R. Brown, 21, both of Minot, were ...

The Minot Police Department reported 12 of 92 businesses failed an alcohol compliance enforcement campaign in November. Compliance checks are conducted to ensure licensed businesses properly check identification to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors. During the enforcement campaign, 66 ...

Thanks to the outpouring of support from the Minot and surrounding communities, the 8th annual Fuel the Fight event at Dakota Square ARCO was a massive success, according to Trinity Health Foundation information. A portion of all fuel and in-store sales at Dakota Square ARCO on the day of the ...