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Democrats to hold district meetings Dec. 9

District 3 and 5 Democratic-NPL meetings will be held in Minot Tuesday, Dec. 9. District 5 has announced a meeting at 1425 31st Ave. SW in the Accessible Space Apartments community room at 7 p.m. If arriving after start time, message the Souris Valley Democrats’ social media page to be let ...

Webinar to present Alzheimer’s warning signs

BISMARCK – The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free webinar presentation titled “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 3-4 p.m. Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Learn how to ...

Base leaders thank Minot for community support

Minot Air Force Base commanders offered their gratitude for the community’s support for the military during a meeting of the Minot City Council Monday, Dec. 1. Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, spoke at the invitation of ...

School board approves hiring STARBASE instructors

The Minot Public School Board approved the hiring of staff to conduct the district’s STARBASE program for fifth grade students at a special virtual meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, after the district received an infusion of federal funding. District Business Manager Laura Dokken informed the ...

Foster parents face additional child abuse charges

Two Stanley foster parents charged with murder in the death of a foster child now face additional felony child abuse charges after investigators reviewed additional evidence. Jamie L. Johnson, 44, and Raymond F. Johnson, 62, made their initial appearances in North Central District Court on ...

County makes road plans for 2026

Next year is shaping up to be another busy one for the Ward County Highway Department, County Engineer Dana Larsen told the Ward County Commission Tuesday, Dec. 2, in presenting the county’s 2026-27 Transportation Improvement Plan. “Last year was probably one of our busiest we’ve had ...