Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Minot City Council in the city’s June 9 election. Each of the candidates provided comments on their interest in serving and how they would approach city government. Stephan Podrygula is a former city council member who is running again to ...
BISMARCK – North Dakota's oil and natural gas production increased in March, according to the Director's Cut presented Friday, May 22, by Mark Bohrer, assistant director of the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division. Bohrer said the state produced 1.142 million barrels of oil a day in March, an increase of 0.81% from February, for a total production of 35.4 million barrels of oil in March. He said the majority of the oil production (97.3%) is from the Bakken/Three Forks formations. The state also produced 3.4 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas or 107.6 BCF in March, an increase ...
Dickinson State University DICKINSON – Dylan Hawkins of Minot was among students receiving the Recognition of Excellence in Communication award, given to students in all disciplines who have demonstrated a high level of achievement in communication-related courses at Dickinson State University. Specifically, it is awarded to students who have earned an A or B grade in College Composition I and II and Fundamentals of Public Speaking over the course of their collegiate career. This recognition can be verified by employers who are looking for workers with good written and spoken ...
Influenza and COVID-19 cases decreased while RSV cases showed a slight increase in North Dakota, according to data released by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. The current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota is for the week ending Saturday, May 16. The report provides a weekly summary of respiratory disease activity in North Dakota, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Data are used for disease surveillance and monitoring of trends. All data are preliminary and subject to revision. During the week ending May ...
WATFORD CITY – The Arbor Day Foundation named Watford City a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit the community. Watford City has received Tree City USA recognition for 35 years, according to City of Watford City information. In ...
Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s plan to repower its PrairieWinds wind project south of Minot drew questions and concerns from area residents at a Ward County Planning Commission hearing on Thursday, May 21. Basin Electric is seeking a conditional use permit from the county. The ...
