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Exhibit focuses on military cartoons

Minot native Dr. Cord Scott ‘s interest in cartoons produced by the military branches has led to writing books and other publications on the topic. Currently, an exhibit of his work is displayed at the Dakota Territory Air Museum in Minot. Scott, an Overseas Collegiate Faculty member for ...

Donation supports winter park’s snowmaking

BOTTINEAU – A $5,000 donation from Pioneer, coordinated locally through Mark Torno and Ross Garrison of North Border Seed, will support Bottineau Winter Park’s new snowmaking pump station project. Bottineau Winter Park announced it plans to use the contribution as local matching funds ...

Kansas City mascot to deliver inspirational message

The Minot Area Chamber EDC Women Connect team will host its fall signature event, "Courageous Leadership: Living a Life of Influence," on Tuesday, Oct, 6, featuring motivational speaker, author and longtime Kansas City Chiefs mascot performer Dan Meers. The event will focus on courage, ...

AARP workshop to help veterans spot fraud

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to a workshop on fraud prevention on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m. in The Makery, 400 E Central Ave. AARP ND and Juanita Jimenez-Soto, National Veterans & Military Families adviser for AARP and a Navy veteran, will share information that will help veterans spot scams and fight fraud. The event is free. A light lunch is provided and registration is required. To register, visit aarp.org or call 866-554-5383.

Healthcare eyed as MSU’s opportunity

Minot State University plans to double-down on its health science programs to help meet the workforce needs in the state, MSU President Steve Shirley told members of the State Board of Higher Education, who met in Minot Thursday, Sept. 24. Healthcare is one of three focus areas in MSU’s ...

Rising health costs concern local governments

Budgets and healthcare costs were on the minds of local government and school officials who met at Minot’s Liaison Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24. One of the shared budget concerns is the rising cost of health insurance. Ward County’s employee health insurance costs increased nearly 10% for 2027. Initially, the county was looking at a 12.9% increase, despite an increase in the maximum out-of-pocket cost for employees, said Ward County Commissioner Miranda Schuler. “”We looked at some different options, potentially increasing the employee (premium) share as well. ...