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Harvest brings farm equipment to roads

With harvest underway across North Dakota, motorists can expect to share the road with more combines, tractors and other large farm equipment. Vision Zero reminds drivers to slow down, stay alert and use patience when approaching or traveling near agricultural vehicles. Farm equipment often travels much slower than other vehicles, so drivers can come upon it faster than they expect and may have little time to slow down. Equipment may also be wider than a traffic lane, have limited visibility and require additional space to turn or maneuver. "Farm equipment is a familiar sight on North ...

Parks’ Pumpkin Walk expands to 3 nights

Minot Parks has announced the return of the 7th annual Pumpkin Walk, taking place Oct. 9, 10 and 11 from 6-9 p.m. each evening at Woodland Trail. Visitors can enjoy a free fun fall evening as they stroll through the illuminated trail, with food trucks and warm drinks available throughout the event. The Pumpkin Walk has grown into a beloved fall tradition in the Minot community, bringing thousands of visitors to Woodland Trail for a magical stroll surrounded by glowing jack-o-lanterns, according to the park district. Due to the event’s continued growth and strong attendance, Minot ...

Trinity performs innovative heart valve procedure

Trinity Health has announced its first two Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures in the northwest North Dakota region’s history were successfully performed recently. The clinical leadership of Drs. Isaac Tea and Samir Turk, both interventional cardiologists, and Peter ...

Drought drives deer behavior

Drought is a prevalent problem this year and is affecting crops and wildlife across the region, according to Chris Asmundson, agricultural research technician at the NDSU Research Extension Center, south of Minot. Asmundon said raccoons, turkeys, woodpeckers and robins are just a few ...

Commission rejects proposed feedlot

Ward County commissioners narrowly said no to a proposed animal feeding operation near Surrey on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The 3-2 vote reflected differing views on whether the feedlot met zoning requirements. Nathan Smith, a partner and proposed operator in the project, said after the meeting that ...

Wreaths Across America joins CAP for open house

MinotWreaths.org will have a special presence when the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron opens its doors to the community for a hands-on, family-friendly open house Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Minot Armed Forces Reserve Center, 3420 2nd St. NE, Minot. Designed ...