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Two uninjured in crash with Amtrak train

Two individuals were uninjured in an Amtrak train crash that destroyed their Airstream trailer Friday morning in east Minot, according to the Minot Police Department. Police responded to the report of a crash at about 8:50 a.m. on the 27th Street Southeast railroad crossing. The two adults in ...

RV rally kicks off today in Minot

Nearly a thousand Airstream RVs are expected for a six-day rally that begins Saturday, Aug. 22, at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. The first Airstreams began checking in on Thursday. The 2026 Airstream Club International Rally features vendors, concerts, socials, educational events and ...

Funding addresses affordable housing

Wells Fargo hosted a panel and workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 20, announcing a $1.2 million investment in longtime partner Beyond Shelter, Inc. by the financial company and the Wells Fargo Foundation to support affordable housing developments, along with the donation of a former branch property ...

Residents share wind farm concerns with PSC

Residents living around Basin Electric Cooperative’s wind farm south of Minot shared their concerns about a plan to upgrade the facility with the North Dakota Public Service Commission at a hearing in Minot Thursday, Aug. 20. The repowering project is meant to extend the life of the wind ...

Minot’s festivals keep artisan coming back

A regular exhibitor at Norsk Hostfest since 1988, Donald Karsky didn’t have to think twice about bringing his weaving to Fjord Folk Fest this week. He knew he needed to return to Minot to support the new festival created after Norsk Hostfest announced 2025 was its last annual run. “They ...

Minot State University to open Aug 24-25

Minot State University has some big changes coming in 2026. Michael Linnell, MSU communications director, said classes start Monday, Aug 24, for those with classes after 4 p.m. and for the first full day, Tuesday, Aug 25. Move in weekend starts Friday, Aug 21. The university will also be ...