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Victim of crash near New Town identified

NEW TOWN – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a two-vehicle crash near New Town on Tuesday. Emillio Lone Eagle, 30, New Town, died when the pickup he was driving crossed the center line of N.D. Highway 23, west of New Town, and struck a semi driven by Troy ...

Lawmakers press committees to reject Air Force proposal

North Dakota’s senators have joined colleagues in opposition to an Air Force proposal that would transfer U.S. National Guard units executing space missions to the U.S. Space Force. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, both R-ND, signed onto a letter led by Sens. Michael Bennet and John ...

Hostfest releases entertainment lineup for 2024

Comedian Jay Leno, award-winning country singer Trace Adkins and singer-songwriter and Yellowstone TV star Ryan Bingham are among seven Great Hall of the Vikings acts performing at this year’sNorsk Hostfest. The four-day festival will be held from Wednesday, Sept.25, to Saturday, Sept. 28, at ...

City council keeps door open for disability access

Entities that receive city money for future building improvements could become subject to requirements for disability access. The Minot City Council on Monday voted 6-1 to approve an ordinance on first reading that establishes a requirement for automatically-operated, public access doors in ...

Council adopts Renaissance Zone plan

Minot’s newly adopted Renaissance Zone Development Plan creates the opportunity for tax credits for redevelopment of certain North Broadway properties. The Minot City Council on Monday approved the plan, which now goes to the North Dakota Commerce Department for ratification. The plan ...