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How to add events to ND250 calendar

BISMARCK – Organizers who would like to have their event added to the ND250 event calendar can contact Melissa Klocke-Joyce, ND250 coordinator. Events can be sent to her email: MelissaKlocke@nd.gov. The following details for an event to be added to the calendar include event title, date, time, location to include address, brief details about the event and URL, if applicable.

Suspect arrested after early morning pursuit

The Minot Police Department has reported the arrest of a Minot woman following a vehicle pursuit in the early morning on Tuesday, June 23, in south Minot. According to the Minot Police Department, officers initially responded to a report at a southwest Minot hotel regarding a declined card used by an unauthorized user. Officers identified the individual attempting to use the card as Joy E. (Emily) Smith, 27, Minot. Smith had outstanding warrants for her arrest from the Ward County Sheriff's Office as well as federal indictment warrants for conspiracy to distribute and possess with ...

Research Center precipitation

On Tuesday, June 23, at 8 a.m., 1.37-inches of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period.

Freedom Truck plans State Fair pit stop

Museums on wheels are hitting the road across the country to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. This summer fairgoers at the North Dakota State Fair can take a step inside American history at the America 250 Freedom Truck from July 17-25. The exhibit tells the story of how the original 13 colonies declared independence and secured American sovereignty 250 years ago. The interactive exhibit is built for visitors of all ages and features a quiz, a kiosk to digitally sign the Declaration of Independence and a wall of 50 American heroes.

Fantasy role-playing adventure set

WASHBURN — The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center near Washburn will host “Dugouts & Pirogues: The Way Through the Northern Corridor,” a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired tabletop role-playing event, on Saturday, July 25, from 1-4 p.m. in the library. The program is family-friendly and open to ages 12 and older. Participants ages 12 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. During this ongoing monthly campaign, step into a fantasy expedition inspired by historical themes of the Corps of Discovery using Dungeons & Dragons 2024 fifth edition rules in a custom setting. Join an imaginary ...

City repairs watermain break

City of Minot crews responded to a watermain break west of Broadway on 27th Avenue Northwest this past weekend. According to information from the city, one apartment building was without water service while repairs were made. Water service was restored about 7 p.m. Sunday, June 21, and further repairs had been planned for Monday, June 22.