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Siren testing to begin in May

Ward County Emergency Management has announced that, beginning May 11, Minot Central Dispatch will begin running regularly scheduled audible tests for the Minot Area Outdoor Warning System as well as the Outdoor Warning Sirens within Ward County. These tests will be run on the second and last ...

Hiking ND: North Country Trail offers access to state’s unique beauty

Hiking North Dakota’s open prairies and lake shores exposes an aspect of the state’s beauty that can’t be seen except up-close. Thanks to the contributions of numerous volunteers, North Dakota’s portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail offers local and visiting hikers a ...

Watford City woman dies in two-vehicle crash

WATFORD CITY -- A 63-year-old Watford City woman died from injuries received in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 85 and 23rd Street Northwest, 1 mile south of Watford City, Saturday, April 25. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, about 1:33 p.m., a Peterbilt ...

Public input sought into area transit plan

The Central Dakota Metropolitan Planning Organization (CDMPO) invites the public to review the draft Transit Development Plan for the Minot area and provide comments. CDMPO also invites the public to attend a public meeting to learn about the draft recommendations and provide feedback. The ...

WSC partners with MSU, Valley City on Degree Bridge program

WILLISTON — Williston State College announced it has expanded its Degree Bridge program through new partnerships with Minot State University and Valley City State University, creating additional opportunities for students to earn a bachelor’s degree without leaving the Williston ...

ND city officials earn leadership awards

BISMARCK – City officials from across North Dakota were recognized for leadership development during the North Dakota League of Cities’ recent 2026 Spring Workshop and elected officials training in Dickinson. The honors are part of the League’s Leadership Training Program, a four-tier ...