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Ward County tables fireworks shows proposal

Ward County commissioners want to hear from the county’s insurer before taking action on a request for fireworks shows on county property. The commission received a request on Tuesday, Jan., 6, from Hot Tots Baseball for use of the property where the Ward County Extension Service is ...

Minot candidates announce joint run for ND House in District 3

Tim Mihalick and Blaine DesLauriers have announced their joint candidacy for the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 3. The announcement stated this Republican ticket brings decades of leadership experience, deep community involvement and a shared commitment to strengthening ...

Charge dismissed against third person in hotel shooting trial

A district judge dismissed the charge against the third man accused in an Oct, 6, 2024, Minot hotel shooting in the midst of trial on Dec. 31, 2025. Shaquille Means, 32, faced a Class C felony count of reckless endangerment in North Central District Court. Means’ attorney Kyle Craig said he ...

MSO to host live music, true-crime storytelling

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will host Music & Midwest Murder LIVE, a one-night immersive event combining live music and true-crime storytelling, on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University. The event features a live recording of the Midwest Murder ...

AARP ND accepting challenge grant applications

BISMARCK – The deadline is March 4 at 4 p.m. for nonprofit organizations and governments to apply to the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, ...

Former NBA player to speak at NDGOP convention

Former NBA basketball player and U.S. Senate candidate from Minnesota, Royce White will speak to delegates during the opening night social state convention party Friday, March 27, in Minot. “We are at war and that warfare includes spiritual, psychological, informational, and economic ...