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Influenza increases slightly in ND

BISMARCK – The activity level for influenza slightly increased while COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) slightly decreased from the prior week, according to the most current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota. The recent report is a summary of the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides the weekly summary of respiratory disease activity, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). All data is preliminary and subject to revision. During the week ending Oct. 17, North ...

Security forces squadron enhances training, readiness

CAMP GRAFTON – Defenders assigned to the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in a three-day weapons training event in September at Camp Grafton, focusing on improving accuracy, positioning and fundamental weapons skills. During the training, airmen practiced with several ...

Festival of Trees returns with holiday fun

Christmas cheer is coming to the North Dakota State Fair Center as Dakota Hope Clinic’s Festival of Trees returns Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20–21. The event offers decorated Christmas trees, holiday shopping, family activities and live entertainment while supporting local individuals and families. General festival hours are noon–9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, with a separately ticketed dinner and live auction on Saturday evening. Children and youth younger than 18 attend free. The Dashing Through the Snow 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run require separate tickets or ...

City to host 16th Street meeting

The City of Minot invites residents, business owners and property owners to attend a public input meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, on the 16th Street Southwest North Project. Project recommendations have been developed for the corridor between Burdick Expressway and Second Avenue Southwest, and the project team is seeking community feedback before moving forward. Attendees will have an opportunity to review proposed improvements to the roadway, pedestrian and bicycle paths, learn about the anticipated project timeline, ask questions and provide input. The open house runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m., ...