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Minot man dies in UTV crash with vehicle

A 73 year old Minot man driving an UTV sustained fatal injuries in a crash with a passenger car on U.S. Highway 2 on the east side of Minot on Tuesday, June 16, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Can Am Maverick X3 UTV took the wrong way down an ...

Fort Mandan brings history to life this summer

WASHBURN — Discover summer fun at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, Washburn, with free interactive learning programs for all ages. Programs are offered throughout the day. The schedule is as follows; – June 29-July 3, Bird Watching Nature Walk. Binoculars, a bird guide, and a field ...

A Second Look: First Ward County murder, mail service changes

The first case involving murder or manslaughter from Ward County was tried in Minnewaukan in January, 1887. Elmer Fosberry (or Fausberry), a teamster, had shot and killed contractor Frank Finnie at a corral near Gasmann Coulee on Monday, August 23, 1886. At his trial, held on Thursday, January ...

Former police officer sues City of Minot

A former Minot police officer is suing the City of Minot for discrimination and hostile work environment related to incidents alleged to have occurred during 2023 and 2024. Krysta Becker filed the federal lawsuit June 12, claiming unlawful employment practices under the Civil Rights Act, ...

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash in Southern California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military officials said. Aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of the aircraft that went down ...