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Research Center precipitation

At 8 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, 0.04-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period. At 8 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2, 0.33-inch of moisture was recorded at the NCREC in the past 24-hour period.

Delivery of NAWS water to Minot delayed

A construction problem at the biota treatment plant near Max is delaying the arrival of Lake Sakakawea water to Minot by more than a year, according to information provided to the Minot City Council Monday, Nov. 2. Minot Utilities Director Jason Sorenson said the plan had been to have ...

Getting to Know: Student excels in quantum computing

Darian Tyan, a senior at Minot North High school, has spent more than 100 hours on a quantum computing project through a school program that allows students to work with a college professor on a chosen science, technology, engineering and math topic. Tyan chose to work with Dr. Nigel George, a ...

Health Unit revives foot care program

First District Health Unit has restarted the foot care program that had been halted due to a lack of funding and staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The foot care program is designed to help patients who might not otherwise be able to give their feet general care. Cambree Johnson and Heatthyr Haugeberg, two foot care specialists who each studied in Seattle under the American Foot Care Nurses Association, explained the program helps patients “maintain healthy feet, improve comfort and mobility and make foot care accessible for those who have difficulty caring for their ...

Respiratory disease remains low

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s current respiratory disease surveillance data shows the activity level for influenza and COVID-19 has increased slightly while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) decreased slightly. Overall, the activity level for the respiratory diseases remains low, according to the data. The recent report is a summary of the week ending Saturday, Oct. 24. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides the weekly summary of respiratory disease activity, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. All of the data is preliminary and subject to ...

Halloween fan advances in national contest

ANAMOOSE – April Marquart of Anamoose has long been a fan of horror movies, haunted houses and Halloween. So, when she saw an advertisement for a national contest to win a chance to meet some of the biggest actors in horror films, she decided it was worth a shot. Marquart has finished high ...