The development of the proposed Southwest Connector Corridor around Minot is advancing into a new stage that will give stakeholders, and eventually community members, a chance to provide input. Jim Merck, a project manager with Bolton and Menk, presented an update on the project to the Ward ...
A former animal feeding operation near Surrey that had been told it was operating out of compliance with Ward County zoning rules faces a $10,000 fine. The Ward County Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 5, to assess the fine to JERA Land and Cattle GP, the lead entity in the operation that included several parties. One of the associated companies, Smith Family Land Co., also was assessed a separate $10,000 fine for two unpermitted residential foundations. The amount of the fines is based on the length of time the violations continued. Beth Pietsch, Ward County Planning and Zoning ...
MANDAN – The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) has announced it is fostering collaboration among rural grocers and area farmers with a program designed to offer more locally-grown fruits and vegetables to shoppers. Eight participating stores are receiving financial and technical support during a one-year pilot program to purchase, merchandise and promote North Dakota-grown produce and other foods. The stores include Prairie Harvest Foods, Fessenden; Hinrich’s SuperValu, Harvey; McClusky Grocery; Prairie Pride Foods, Powers Lake; Farmer’s Grocery, ...
The North Dakota State Fair has announced two more acts joining the 2027 Grandstand Showpass. Rock band Night Ranger will take the stage on Wednesday, July 28, followed by country music's Sam Hunt on Friday, July 30. The 2027 North Dakota State Fair runs from July 23-31. With the previously announced Treaty Oak Revival performing Thursday, July 29, the State Fair has revealed three of the four concerts included in the 2027 Grandstand Showpass. With more than four decades of hits, Night Ranger is bringing its signature arena rock sound to the State Fair. Known for anthems including ...
HARVEY – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victims of a two-vehicle crash at Harvey Tuesday, Nov. 3. Marcia Schneider, 66, Harvey, driver of a 2020 Dodge Caravan, and Colten Schneider, 28, Harvey, a passenger in the Dodge, died in the crash. Mychael Venne, 40, Jordan, Minnesota, driver of a Mack truck was not injured. An earlier report incorrectly said Venne was from Jordan, Montana. The Dodge was stopped at the intersection of Highways 3 and 52, proceeded forward and failed to yield to the truck, according to the Highway Patrol.
STANLEY – A Stanley woman has died from injuries she received in an Oct. 18 two-vehicle crash east of Stanley. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Marriah Harris, 25, Stanley, died Thursday, Nov. 5. Harris, driver of a 2008 Dodge Caliber, collided head-on with a Dodge Intrepid, driven by Todd Hernandez, 28, Devils Lake. The Intrepid was traveling west in the eastbound lane of N.D. Highway 2, according to the Highway Patrol.
