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Minot man pleads guilty to gross sexual imposition

A Minot man charged with multiple sexual offenses against a minor has pleaded guilty to four charges, including two felonies, in North Central District Court. Steven Exantus, Minot, appeared in court Aug. 14, pleading guilty to gross sexual imposition, a felony AA; luring minors by computer, a felony B; and contributing to the delinquency of a minor and false information or report to law enforcement, both misdemeanor C. A felony A charge of gross sexual imposition and additional misdemeanors of contributing , contributing to delinquency of a minor, and delivery to a certain persons ...

SWC approves water projects in region

BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved more than $5.9 million in funding for projects including dam support, water supply, and other water infrastructure projects across the state during its Aug. 18 meeting in Bismarck. Approved projects include: – Burke County Water Resource District, North Star Dam removal, $185,282. – Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, MM 10R Irrigation Project, $253,729. – Underwood, water system improvements, $450,074. – Western Area Water Supply, R&T Stanley and Little Knife Bay, $646,650. Gov. Kelly Armstrong and ...

New school year brings new Surrey superintendent

SURREY – This school year brings a new role for Steven Bucks as Surrey Public School’s superintendent. He takes over from Central Regional Education Association interim superintendent Dr. Luke Schaefer. Bucks said his career has been an interesting evolution that led him from teaching in the classroom to holding leadership positions in administration. Bucks originally intended to become a pilot before shifting toward education, which led him to leave his home state of Wisconsin and attend Minnesota State University, Mankato, for its flight program. He met his wife, Dawn, who is ...

Minot gears up for annual Pride Festival

Magic City Equality is hosting its annual three-day Pride Festival to celebrate and come together to uplift LGBTQ2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Two-Spirits and more) across North Dakota. Running Friday through Sunday, Aug. 21-23, the festival will include performers, cultural events, food, vendors and a safe space to come together as a community. “Pride is about celebration, but it is also about community, visibility and creating spaces where people know they belong,” said Magic City Equality leadership. “We want everyone who attends Minot Pride ...

Council adopts mosquito control plan

Surveillance and ground fogging will be the focus of the City of Minot’s mosquito control program going forward. The Minot City Council on Monday, Aug. 17, contemplated costs, flexibility, effectiveness and chemical toxicity before settling on a plan that carries an estimated cost of about ...

VitellaCare helps families navigate back-to-school stress

As the school year begins, families face a multitude of pressures and changes. While the transition can be exciting for some students, it can also bring anxiety for others. According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, mental health is discussed more frequently among Gen Z than among other generations. ...