Human remains found at wildlife refuge identified
BOTTINEAU — The Bottineau County Sheriff's Office announced this week that the remains of a person found on an area wildlife refuge last fall have been identified as John Stewart. According to a news release, Stewart was reported missing in February 2024 from Willow City. During the investigation, it was found that the McHenry County Sheriff's Office had found a vehicle belonging to Stewart in early February 2024. Searches were conducted but Stewart was not found. In October 2025, hunters on the J. Clark Sayler Wildlife Refuge at Upham found human remains. Earlier this month, the ...
Local groups host Election Integrity Training
Election Integrity Training with Rick Weible will be offered in Minot Thursday, May 21, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 1400 N. Broadway. The event, sponsored by Minot Young Republicans and the Constitutional Platform Committee, includes a dinner at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public, including anyone interested in becoming a poll observer, is welcome to attend. Weible, a Minnesota native, holds a degree in political science from the University of Minnesota. He has served 17 years in elected offices on the city level and currently is on the Elton, South Dakota, City Council. He also had ...
Ray launches community complex project
RAY — The City of Ray has launched the Ray Community Complex Project, planning and developing new recreational and community spaces on the city’s west side. According to a news release, the project provides increased access to quality athletic facilities, new venues for community gatherings and improved outdoor spaces. It creates a healthier, more vibrant environment and supports Ray’s continued growth as a place to live, work and raise a family. As a multi-phase initiative, the Ray Community Complex Project integrates recreation, athletics and community spaces within a flexible ...
Storm stirs dust in region
A dust storm triggered multiple hazard warnings by the National Weather Service on Thursday, May 14. Southwestern winds of 30 mph with gusts up to 54 mph caused a blowing dust warning which ended Thursday evening, but a high wind warning and red flag warning will remain in place until Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively. The Weather Service forecasters predict the wind will continue through Friday night, with western winds of 22-31 mph and gusts as high as 44 mph. The North Dakota Highway Patrol urged drivers to slow down and avoid travel due to low to no visibility ...
Food bank marks construction on statewide distribution center
FARGO – Great Plains Food Bank celebrated the start of construction on a new statewide distribution center in Fargo. This marks a significant milestone in the Great Plains Food Bank’s Harvesting Hope Campaign, a capital campaign to build critical infrastructure and expand hunger-relief ...