NEW TOWN – A $100 million,146,200-square-foot renovation and addition have been completed at 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, located on the western shore of Lake Sakakawea, west of New Town. The project demolished the former 2-story hotel and remodeled the existing casino, adding a seven-story, ...
Based on current surveillance indicators, influenza, COVID-19 and RSV activity is classified as low in North Dakota. The current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota, released by the N.D. Department of Health and Human Services, is for the week ending Saturday, May 23. The report provides a weekly summary of respiratory disease activity in the state, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Data is used for disease surveillance and monitoring of trends. All data is preliminary and subject to revision. Influenza and RSVP cases showed a ...
Nearly half of young children in the United States live in childcare deserts, according to a new analysis. In North Dakota, at least 14 counties meet less than 60% of the demand for childcare. The Center for American Progress says the gap is even higher in remote communities, creating a stark ...
Concert and art lovers will find even more to enjoy this summer with enhanced Thursday and Sunday events in downtown Minot and Oak Park. “It’s going to be a great summer,” said Myles Barcomb, co-executive director for Minot Area Council of the Arts. MACA is partnering with Citizens ...
NEW TOWN – The Community Health Resource Center (CHRC) in New Town will hold a grand opening Thursday, June 4. According to CHRC information, the grand opening will be from 1-3 p.m. at 1293 Elbowoods Loop. The center was built to house a myriad of programs for children, adults, elders and families in a more centralized location. The building is also home to the Three Affiliated Tribes Health Administration, Elbowoods Memorial Health Center (EMHC) Executive Team and the following from EMHC, Tribal Health and tribal programs. These services include grants and donations, We Heart ...
PALERMO – A 22-year-old New Town man died in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2, about 5 miles east of Palermo Monday, June 1. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, about 12:07 a.m., a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by the New Town man, was traveling south on 67th Avenue Northwest. A 2020 Ford Expedition, driven by a 59-year-old Minot woman, was traveling east on Highway 2. The Sierra failed to yield to the Ford and the front of the Sierra struck the rear driver's side of the Ford. The driver of the Sierra was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford sustained minor ...
