Commerce opens registration for workforce summit

July 10, 2026

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has opened registration for the 2026 Global Talent Summit, bringing together employers, workforce professionals, educators, community leaders and government partners to explore innovative workforce solutions through global talent. The summit will be held Sept. 3 at the National Energy Center of Excellence on the campus of Bismarck State College. Hosted by Commerce's Global Talent Office, the event will feature national and international experts sharing practical strategies for attracting, retaining and integrating global talent to ...

INSPIRITUS opens applications for new grant cycle

July 10, 2026

INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation has announced it is accepting applications for the 2026-27 grant cycle. Applications for regular grants and participation in the Twice Blessed grant program will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 15. “During our 2025-26 grant cycle, more than $1.5 million was distributed to applicant organizations and ICHF Board Initiatives for projects that addressed the mental, physical, spiritual and/or emotional needs of residents in Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward and Wells counties,” said Shelly ...

Algae issue prompts Riverdale water restrictions

July 10, 2026

RIVERDALE – Riverdale has been asking its water users to conserve this summer as it seeks to resolve an algae problem impacting its water treatment system. Riverdale City Council member Jerry Orth said this week the coagulant in the city’s water treatment system is not capturing and removing the algae, which then passes through to and clogs the water treatment plant’s membrane filters. Orth said the filters are being cleaned daily rather than the usual once every week or two. Employees are working seven days a week to accomplish this, he said. The result has been a reduction in ...

Minot Symphony to host Secret Garden Tour

July 10, 2026

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will host its 32nd annual Secret Garden Tour on Wednesday, July 15, from 4:30-8:30 pm. The annual Secret Garden Tour offers a rare opportunity to explore seven area gardens showcasing unique landscapes, colorful flowers, vegetable gardens, creative yard art, ...

Minot Police investigates bomb threat

July 10, 2026

According to Minot Police Department, this afternoon, at approximately 1:06 p.m., Minot Central Dispatch received a bomb threat targeting the Minot Walmart. Minot Police officers responded immediately and worked with Walmart Asset Protection to conduct a search of the building. No suspicious items or devices were located during the search. During the investigation, it was identified that at least six other Walmart stores in Texas and Florida had received similar threats, indicating this was not an isolated incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

Honoree dedicates medal to Hostfest volunteers

July 9, 2026

As North America’s largest Scandinavian festival, Norsk Hostfest played a major role in preserving heritage and strengthening bonds between America and Scandinavia. One of the people behind the festival that ran from 1978-2025 was former executive director Pam Davy, who was recognized by ...