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Sprinkler system contains apartment fire

An apartment unit's sprinkler system contained a fire that started from burnt food in a microwave on Tuesday, April 21, according to the Minot Fire Department. At 3:30 a.m., the department responded to a report of smoke in an apartment. Firefighters discovered smoke from floor to ceiling ...

Area projects share in ND250 funds

BISMARCK – Alexander Public School and ND Strong of Minot have awarded funding from the ND250 Commission. The commission announced five community grants totaling $27,442 to support projects across North Dakota that celebrate and promote the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of ...

Work on Puppy Dog Coulee project resumes next week

The final phases of a major storm sewer replacement project in southwest Minot are set to begin next week, according to the City of Minot. Phases 7-9 of the Puppy Dog Coulee project are scheduled to be completed during the 2026 construction season, with work on Phase 8 beginning Monday, April ...

Governor declares April 22 Earth Day in ND

BISMARCK — Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed Wednesday, April 22, as Earth Day in North Dakota. Earth Day provides an opportunity for all North Dakotans to raise awareness of the state’s natural resources and take personal action to help preserve and conserve them for future ...

HP charges Bismarck man with terrorizing

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has charged a Bismarck man with terrorizing, a Class C felony, in connection with an incident Monday, April 20, on the State Capitol grounds in Bismarck. The Highway Patrol identified the man as Joseph Pratt. According to the Highway Patrol in a ...

Air Force, Army units exchange job knowledge

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE — Airmen and Army National Guard soldiers honed their ability to respond to law enforcement and security threats during a joint training exercise here April 10-11, focusing first on mission readiness and interoperability across services. The exercise paired the 5th ...