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MACF announces July grant recipients

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has announced its July 2026 funding awards, approved by the board of directors, totaling $248,608. The total includes $160,445 in donor-advised distributions and grants that support local nonprofits and community initiatives. The total also includes $88,163 in scholarship payments to colleges and universities, fulfilling 50 previously announced scholarship awards. Grant recipients include the American Red Cross, Bishop Ryan Catholic School Foundation, Central Campus Bus Pass Program, Central Campus Pantry, Domestic Violence Crisis Center, ...

State grants support safe housing

BISMARCK – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has announced the planned distribution of $240,000 through its Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program. “Helping HAND grants support rehab programs that provide North Dakotans of limited means with assistance in maintaining their home, ensuring it’s safe,” said NDHFA Executive Director Brandon Dettlaff. The 2026 Helping HAND grant distribution includes: Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston, $28,239; Community Action Partnership, Minot, $22,430; Habitat for Humanity Northern Lights, Minot, ...

Minot man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

A Minot man was arrested on allegations of possession of child sexual abuse material on Wednesday, July 29, according to the Minot Police Department. Police report executing a search warrant with assistance from the North Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at about 6:30 a.m. at an apartment in southwest Minot, following an investigation initiated from a cyber tip received through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. As a result of the investigation, Franklin M. Burkhert, 32, of Minot, was arrested and charged with 10 counts of Possession of Certain ...

Finalists named in ND History Teacher contest

MEDORA – Hunter Schuh of Harvey High School and Kari Hall of Williston High School are among five finalists in the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation’s annual North Dakota History Teacher Contest. The contest recognizes educators who inspire students through history and foster a deeper appreciation for North Dakota’s people, places and heritage, according to the foundation. One of the five finalists will be named the grand prize winner during Back-to-School & Celebrate History Summer Showcase Night on Aug. 15 in Medora. Students from across North Dakota submitted essays ...

Active Parenting classes to begin in August

Two Active Parenting classes will be offered online beginning in August. Active Parenting: Ages 5-12 will be held Monday evenings between Aug. 10-31 and on Sept. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Explore positive discipline and communication techniques that will strengthen your relationship with your child. The interactive program addresses situations and challenges that are expected when parenting a 5-12-year-old child. Active Parenting: Crossroads of Parenting & Divorce will be held Tuesday evenings from Aug. 11-25 and on Sept. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. The program is a five-step seminar designed to ...

Engineers hone in on US 52 four-lane option

Engineers studying the four-laning of U.S. 52 between Minot and Voltaire are recommending a divided highway design as the preferred alternative. However, the public is getting opportunities to weigh in before a final plan is selected. A couple of those opportunities came this week. The North ...