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MSO to hold annual meeting

The Minot Symphony Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in Old Main, Room 214, on the campus of Minot State University. The annual meeting provides an opportunity to hear a review of the 2025-2026 season as well as the association’s overall financial health. Elections of board members will also take place. Anyone interested in applying to be on the board may submit an application online at minotsymphony.com/administration-board by Sept. 24. The meeting is open to members of the association and the general public. Attendees are asked to RSVP no ...

Parks budget reflects shift to sales tax

A voter-approved sales tax is enabling the Minot Park Board to propose a significantly lower property tax levy in its 2027 budget. The board approved the budget on first reading on Tuesday, Sept. 15, after a budget hearing drew no members of the public. The proposed property tax levy of $8.1 ...

NDFB announces photo contest winners

BISMARCK – A Watford City photographer was among winners in the 2026 NDFB agriculture photo contest, the North Dakota Farm Bureau's Promotion and Education Committee has announced. The contest featured three categories: Landscape, Animals and Lifestyle. Each winner will receive $300. Sara ...

Western ND Honor Flight set for Sept. 27-28

BISMARCK - The Western North Dakota Honor Flight will launch its 10th trip to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 27-28, carrying another group of veterans from across western North Dakota to visit the national memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. According to Western N.D. Honor Flight information, the two-day journey provides veterans with the opportunity to reflect, connect with fellow service members, and experience the nation’s capital in their honor. “Our purpose is simple, honor our veterans with the gratitude they deserve,” Patience Mosbrucker, Board of Directors ...

DAV Chapter awards scholarship

Ruck Walk to support veterans mental health awareness

NEW TOWN – The MHA Nation will host its second annual Ruck Walk in support of veterans mental health awareness Friday, Sept. 18, at the Three Affiliated Tribes National Park, about 40 miles southeast of New Town along N.D. Highway 22. A welcome and opening remarks will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Ruck Walk at 9:30 a.m. Those taking part in the event will include MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox, MHA Tribal Business Council, MHA Veterans Affairs, Three Affiliated Tribes National Park staff and others who would like to participate. The walk is approximately 3.8 miles in total, ...