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Investigation continues into fair stabbing incident

A suspect has been located in connection with a stabbing incident at the North Dakota State Fair on Saturday, July 25, according to the Ward County Sheriff’s Department. The department reported no arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is continuing. The incident happened about 4:30 p.m. near the Flickertail on the fairgrounds. The individual stabbed was transported to receive medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff's department initially had sought the suspect, who had left the fairgrounds after the incident.

Pedestrian struck during two-vehicle crash

A pedestrian was struck when two-vehicles crashed at the intersection of 11th Avenue Southwest and First Street Southwest Monday, July 27. According to the Minot Police Department, at about 5:14 p.m., patrol officers responded to the crash at the intersection. The preliminary investigation determined the driver of a 2016 Toyota Highlander was exiting a bank parking lot and failed to yield to a 2023 Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound on 11th Avenue Southwest. The resulting T-bone collision caused the Highlander to rotate, striking a pedestrian on the boulevard beneath a tree, then ...

City responds to water main break

City of Minot crews repaired a water main break in the 900 block of 21st Street Northwest on Tuesday, July 28. The break temporarily interrupted water service to 12 homes.

DCB educator receives Trees Award

BOTTINEAU – Michelle Cauley has been selected to receive the Trees Award for 2026 Environmental Educator of the Year, according to information from Dakota College at Bottineau. The Trees Awards are sponsored by the NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service and will be presented during the Trees ...

August blood drives set

The heat is on this August to help ensure every patient can get the blood they need when they need it. Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is thanking donors with a $15 gift card of their choice in Vitalant Donor Rewards when they use the code, AUGUST15-2026-V, to make an appointment and donate in August. Local blood drives coming up in August are: – Friday, Aug. 7, Nathan Artz Memorial Drive, Little Flower Church, 800 University Ave. W, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 10, Minot Service Clubs, Sleep Inn Convention Center, 2400 10th St. SW, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 10, ...

HHS creates behavior health program directory

BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that residents can now search for mental health and substance use disorder programs in one place through the newly broadened Behavioral Health Program Directory. Previously known as the North Dakota Mental Health Program Directory, the newly named North Dakota Behavioral Health Program Directory helps North Dakotans easily locate and access behavioral health services across the state. The expanded directory allows users to search for mental health and substance use programs by location, specialties, telehealth options, ...