The Northwest Area Water Supply biota treatment plant near Max could begin startup in late August, with Lake Sakakawea water flowing to Minot by September or October, according to information provided to the Minot City Council Monday, June 1. With those dates nearing, the council approved ...

NEW TOWN – A $100 million,146,200-square-foot renovation and addition have been completed at 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, located on the western shore of Lake Sakakawea, west of New Town. The project demolished the former 2-story hotel and remodeled the existing casino, adding a seven-story, ...

Based on current surveillance indicators, influenza, COVID-19 and RSV activity is classified as low in North Dakota. The current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota, released by the N.D. Department of Health and Human Services, is for the week ending Saturday, May 23. The ...

NEW TOWN – The Community Health Resource Center (CHRC) in New Town will hold a grand opening Thursday, June 4. According to CHRC information, the grand opening will be from 1-3 p.m. at 1293 Elbowoods Loop. The center was built to house a myriad of programs for children, adults, elders and ...

PALERMO – A 22-year-old New Town man died in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2, about 5 miles east of Palermo Monday, June 1. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, about 12:07 a.m., a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by the New Town man, was traveling south on 67th Avenue Northwest. A ...

The Minot Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Magic City Lions Club, has announced two 2026 recipients of the Magic City Lions Scholarship. Now in its second year, the scholarship recognizes local students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement and strong ...