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Christian academy to celebrate grand opening

STANLEY – Christian Crossroads Academy (CCA) invites the public to its Grand Opening Convocation and Dedication on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the academy, 6161 N.D. Highway 8, Stanley. The evening will mark a historic milestone as Christian Crossroads Academy officially dedicates its campus, faculty, students and mission to the service of Christ while celebrating the opening of the school's inaugural academic year, according to information from CCA. The program will include a formal dedication, music by Riley Evitt, presentation of colors by Stanley VFW, singing of the ...

First Western celebrates Magic City with appreciation event

To celebrate the Magic City and give back to the community, First Western Bank is holding a community appreciation event on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Scandinavian Heritage Park. This event is open to everyone in the Minot community. First Western is offering all activities and food at the event free of charge. Hot dogs and burgers will be served, courtesy of Marketplace Foods. There will also be bounce houses, face painting, miniature golf, hands-on activities for children by Magic City Discovery Center, ice cream and more. First Western also will be giving away a ...

Elks donates to Minot school program

Minot area students head back to school

Bishop Ryan Catholic School, Minot Open House: Monday, Aug. 17 First Day of School: Wednesday, Aug. 19 Des Lacs-Burlington Public Schools Open House: Monday, Aug. 17; Burlington Elementary School: 5-6:30 p.m.; Des Lacs High School, 6:30-7:20 p.m. First Day of School: Wednesday, Aug. 19 Glenburn Public School Open House: Monday, Aug. 17, from 6-7 p.m. First Day of School: Wednesday, Aug. 19 Kenmare Public School Registration: Monday, Aug. 10, Grades K-5 from 8-11 a.m. and noon-2 p.m.; Grades 11-12 from 8-11 a.m.; Grades 9-10 from noon-2 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 11, K-8 from 9 ...

First West Nile case reported in ND

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus this season. The individual, a Cass County resident, was hospitalized. So far in 2026, five counties have reported mosquito pools positive for West Nile virus: Cass, Grand Forks, Richland, Ward and Williams. Additionally, one animal in Sioux County and a bird in Richland County have tested positive for the virus. There is risk of contracting this disease anytime mosquitoes are active, so it is important to protect yourself and your family from mosquito ...

Governor declares statewide fire emergency

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday, Aug. 7, issued an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan, as drought conditions and the risk of wildfires have intensified across North Dakota amid hot and dry conditions in July and August. “In just a few months we’ve seen ground conditions shift from lush green to tinder dry across large portions of our state, and we need to be prepared for a potentially intense wildfire season this fall,” Armstrong said. “State government is committed to deploying all resources at ...