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MHA Nation, sheriff’s office sign significant agreement

NEW TOWN — At a signing ceremony at MHA Nation Tribal Headquarters April 8, the Three Affiliated Tribes (TAT) Law Enforcement and the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office announced a partnership to create a multi-agency force aimed at enhancing public safety. The Memorandum of Understanding ...

City responds to two water main breaks

The City of Minot reported crews responded to two water main breaks in northwest Minot Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15. The city closed 16th Street Northwest to vehicle traffic between Second Avenue Northwest and West Central Avenue while making repairs in the 100 block of 16th Street ...

Garrison Rural Water receives loan

BISMARCK – Garrison Rural Water District received a $396,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to construct a new pump station and 125,000 gallon tank to address low water pressure and allow the water system to handle current peak demands, according to the North Dakota Department of ...

Commerce Department announces tourism awards

GRAND FORKS — Jessica Ackerman with Citizens Alley in Minot and Doug Bolken, director of McKenzie County Tourism, are among winners of 2026 Governor’s Travel and Tourism awards, the North Dakota Department of Commerce announced. Ackerman received the Flint Firestarter Award for a Tourism ...

Enforcement campaign nets 101 arrests

Law enforcement agencies throughout North Dakota participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign in March, resulting in 101 arrests and citations for alcohol or drug-related offenses. The enforcement campaign sought to deter motorists from driving under the influence ...

Minot Literacy to hold book, bake event

Minot Literacy will hold a book and bake sale from Thursday, April 23 through Saturday, April 25 at the Minot Adult Learning Center. Along with the sale, board members will be available to speak with Thursday evening from 4-6 p.m. and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Participants can also learn more ...