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More details about Spirit Lake homicide

FORT TOTTEN – After speaking with a family member, Spirit Lake tribal officials have confirmed the victim of a homicide that occurred on the Spirit Lake Reservation on Sunday, Jan. 11, was Jesse Clark Davis, 31. A juvenile male was apprehended and currently is in custody. His name and ...

KIDS Writers Contest takes America 250 theme

Prairie Public has launched its annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest to encourage children’s reading and writing skills through hands-on, active learning. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade in the Prairie Public broadcast area are eligible to submit stories, and the deadline is March 27. ...

Heavy vehicle crashes prevalent in winter months

BISMARCK – Winter driving conditions play a significant role in crashes involving heavy vehicles in North Dakota. In 2024, about 60% of heavy vehicle crashes occurred during the winter months of October through March, according to data from the North Dakota Department of Transportation ...

Upham meat processor receives federal designation

UPHAM — 1481 Meats Inc. of Upham has announced the facility is now a USDA Federal Slaughter Facility, effective Jan. 1. With this designation, products processed at 1481 Meats carry the USDA mark of inspection and are eligible for wholesale distribution across the United States. This ...

Local volunteer honored as Mentor of the Year

Gene Yeater’s positivity and willingness to go above and beyond caught the attention of Minot’s Companions for Children recently. The Minot Air Force Base firefighter was named the organization’s Mentor of the Year for his mentorship of a middle school youth and his overall support for ...