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SVAS issues statement on council action

Souris Valley Animal Shelter issued a statement Friday, Jan. 23, regarding the council’s decision not to renew the municipal pound contract but to request new proposals for service. “This outcome was not a decision made by SVAS and is now outside the shelter’s control. This decision is ...

STEAM Studio Minot presents Greek mythology rock musical

Greek mythology, rock music and youthful energy collide this month as STEAM Studio Minot presents “Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical,” a family-friendly stage production featuring local students. Performances began Friday, Jan. 23, and will continue Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, ...

Altru Health initiates purchase of three CHI St. Alexius hospitals

BISMARCK — CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential agreement for the sale of CHI St. Alexius Health hospitals in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison. In a statement announcing the letter of intent, Altru wrote the two ...

Murder suspect charged in federal court

FARGO — A Mandaree man has been charged in federal court with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing at Belcourt on Jan. 10. Rigoberto Mendez-Morales, 58, appeared in federal court in Fargo Tuesday, Jan. 20, where he was charged with second-degree murder. According to ...

Twice Blessed distributions exceeds more than $1.55M to local charities

INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation shared results of its Twice Blessed campaign and distributed checks totaling more than $1.55 million at its 9th Annual Twice Blessed Program at the Sleep Inn in Minot Thursday, Jan. 22. The Twice Blessed matching gift program took place Nov. 15-Dec. 31 ...

State shares tax season information

BISMARCK – Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus has announced the 2026 individual income tax season will open on Jan. 26, coinciding with the date that the Internal Revenue Service will begin to accept and process returns. In 2025, the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner processed ...