Local News

Trinity explores integration, partnership options

Trinity Health has announced it is exploring strategic integration/partnership options for the future. This is the first step in a proactive evaluation process. No final decision has been made, according to Trinity information. “The Trinity Health Board of Directors and the leadership team are committed to keeping Trinity Health strong and positioned strategically for the future. In order to accomplish that goal, the organization must be visionary now for the mission to be successful in serving the generations to come,” a Trinity statement said. “After in-depth evaluation, the ...

Roosevelt family members visit Medora

Minot youth is Civics Bee champion

BISMARCK – Chilaka Ugobi, finished as champion in the 2026 National Civics Bee North Dakota State Finals held this past week in Bismarck, according to the Greater North Dakota Chamber, which hosted the contest. As an eighth grader at Our Redeemer’s Middle School, Ugobi won the competition ...

Ward County Sheriff to hold open house

Ward County Sheriff’s Department is holding an open house on Tuesday, July 14, from 6-10 p.m., at 204 Front Street. The public is invited to meet members of the department, tour the Sheriff’s Office, ask questions, learn about careers in law enforcement and learn more about what they do every day. Those attending also may have the chance to participate in a short ride-along, as time and attendance permit.

Mosquito spraying set for next week in Minot

The City of Minot, in conjunction with Minot Air Force Base and the Ohio Air National Guard, has scheduled aerial spraying for mosquito control in the Minot area for an evening between July 13-17, weather permitting. The city announced crews will choose the day and time of the spraying depending on weather and wind conditions to spray when mosquitoes are most active. Missions generally take place between 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Updates on the timing of the spraying will be provided on the City of Minot’s social media platforms. The City of Minot captures daily mosquito counts throughout the ...

Road assessment team begins work in area

The Central Dakota Metropolitan Planning Organization (CDMPO) and City of Minot recently kicked off a project to assess the condition of all roads within the CDMPO jurisdiction and the city. To accomplish this, the CDMPO and city retained the services of Quality Engineering Service, Inc. (QES) based in Wexford, Pennsylvania. QES is a nationwide firm specializing exclusively in pavement engineering, pavement management and condition evaluation. QES is partnering with Roadway Asset Services (RAS) of Austin, Texas, to perform objective mobile data collection services to accurately ...