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April Eagle Award winners announced

Business May 11, 2026

The Minot Area Chamber EDC announces the Eagle Award winners for April. These individuals were nominated by community members for their hard work, positive attitude and making a great experience for customers. This month's winners are: Dr. Richard Ashu, Trinity Health; Kim Bahl, BeMobile Verizon; Darold Berger, Ferrellgas; Sarah Crawford, Starbucks; Faith Davis, ABC Daycare; Emily Demme, Dakota Dental Health Center; Troy Dockstader, Hardee’s; Cody Erz, Badland’s Restaurant; Shyanne Hughes, Little Hands Loving Hearts; Stacy Joseph, Caribou Coffee; DeAnn Lafountain, Nedrose ...

Law enforcement to make Special Olympics torch run

Local News May 9, 2026

Law enforcement officers from across North Dakota will take to the streets, highways and community routes during the week of May 11-15 as part of the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Dakota. The torch run is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness campaign benefiting Special Olympics athletes. The Minot event on Tuesday, May 12, will start at SCHEELS at Dakota Square Mall at 10 a.m. and finish at Buffalo Wild Wings, 3820 S. Broadway. Community members are welcome to come and support the runners. More than 400 law enforcement officers will ...

ND homeowners assistance program seeks applicants

Local News May 9, 2026

BISMARCK - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging North Dakota homeowners who are at risk for foreclosure to apply for the Homeowner Assistance Fund, also known as ND Help for Homeowners, by Aug. 15. “Since the program’s inception in 2022, nearly 3,400 North Dakota households received assistance, for a combined total of $37 million,” HHS Housing Stability Unit Director Nikki Aden said. “The program was launched in response to the pandemic, and approximately $6 million in funding remains available until the program ends in August 2026.” Through the ...

County to examine its gravel pit rules

Local News May 9, 2026

Concerns about whether Ward County’s regulations on gravel pits are strong enough could spur some ordinance changes. The Ward County Commission on Tuesday, May 5, heard from Douglas-area resident Brent Johnson, who voiced concerns about pit expansions and the spread of weeds in calling for greater enforcement of rules for gravel mining operations. The county established pit regulations when it updated its zoning ordinance in 2025. “We’re trying to identify all these pits that have never been permitted,” Commission Chairman John Fjeldahl said. “We’ve identified the problem. ...

Funding finalized for enhanced oil recovery

Local News May 9, 2026

BISMARCK – U.S. Sen.John Hoeven, R-ND, announced Friday, May 8, he has secured a $36 million in federal funding from the Department of Energy for Crack the Code 2.0, putting in place the final funding piece for phase one of the $157 million initiative. The phase one funding, which also ...

Focus on moms leads to healthy babies

Local News May 9, 2026

Healthy moms translate to healthy babies, according to the philosophy behind the services provided by North Dakota Catholic Charities. “If it wraps around the health of a baby, health of a pregnancy, health of a mom, we’re doing it,” said Kristie Urness, social worker with Catholic ...