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Statewide effort seeks to reduce suicides for LGBTQ+ youth

FARGO – The LGBTQ+ Safety Taskforce announced its official launch on Monday, Feb. 2, to address significant shortcomings in state intervention for LGBTQ+ youth who are struggling, with the goal of increasing protective factors and reducing suicidality through community connections and ...

Blood donors sought during February

During February, Vitalant urges all donors, especially type O donors, to give blood and help keep the supply for patients from falling short. An active flu season combined with winter weather across the United States has reduced donor availability, making it especially important for those who ...

13 community leaders inducted as Minot AFB honorary commanders

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – More than a dozen community members were inducted as honorary commanders during a ceremony held at the Jimmy Doolittle Center at Minot Air Force Base Jan. 15, becoming part of the Honorary Commander Program. The program allows civilian leaders to immerse themselves ...

Fee option for air travelers begins Feb. 1

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will roll out the new modernized TSA ConfirmID starting Feb. 1, giving travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable forms of identification a new option to fly. For a $45 fee, travelers can use this optional alternative ...

Display recognizes ‘Christmas/Homecoming they never had’

A Missing Man table display and Cherry Blossom Tree have been installed at Pizza Ranch in Minot. Dog tags are hung on each blossom in honor of those men and women, who in service to their country, were separated from loved ones during holiday seasons. Whether active duty, discharged, ...

Produced water spill occurs near Keene

KEENE – A produced water spill occurred at the Jellesed SWD 1 site, about 6 miles east of Keene, Sunday, Jan. 25. Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas extraction. McKenzie Energy Partners, LLC, notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of the spill. The company reported ...