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Alzheimer’s Association offers presentations

The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free virtual presentation, “The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively” on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 11 a.m.-noon. This class is designed to offer helpful ways to approach the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia ...

City to pursue 27th Street overpass

The City of Minot plans to pursue a federal grant for an overpass over the BNSF Railwa line at 27th Street in east Minot. The Minot City Council on Monday, Jan. 5, voted to switch direction in its grant efforts to focus on the overpass project. The city had planned to apply for a federal ...

Watford City candidate announces for ND House in District 26

WATFORD CITY — Republican Brent Schwan, a longtime Watford City resident and community leader, announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that he is running for the open North Dakota House of Representative seat in District 26. He brings decades of experience in public service, energy, finance and ...

Minot Parks Ice Cream for Breakfast Day returns

Minot Parks is inviting the community to kick off the morning at the Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, returning to Souris Valley Golf Course Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9-11 a.m. This free, family-friendly event combines sweet treats, winter fun and time together outdoors to create a memorable ...

City Council debates future of northwest street, bypass

Mark Whitman, who is looking to commercially develop about 65 acres of land south of 21st Avenue Northwest and east of the U.S. 83 Bypass, has asked the City of Minot to pave the short, graveled section of Sunset Boulevard next to his property. His request joins a community chorus calling for ...

Minot council approves changes to downtown facade program

Minot’s downtown Facade Improvement Program has two new deadlines that ultimately will bring the program to a conclusion by the end of 2027. The Minot City Council on Monday, Jan. 5, approved changes proposed by council member Mike Blessum that keep the current program in effect for new ...