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Bottineau High Concert Choir named 2026 Governor's Chorus

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BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong on Wednesday, May 20, announced the Bottineau High School Concert Choir and Mandan Middle School band have been selected as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program for the 2026-2027 school year. “Music has the power to bring people together, strengthen communities and enrich our lives, and these two groups play an important role in making their schools and hometowns more vibrant places to live, work and raise a family,” Armstrong said. “Congratulations to the outstanding musicians ...

Committee seeks more data in library merger talks

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The cost to merge Minot Public and Ward County Public libraries would add nearly $700,000 to first year operating costs, but a committee investigating a merger continues to examine the numbers to see what the cost savings might be over time. The joint committee of the city and county met Wednesday, May 20, to review potential 2027 costs of a merger. Cost information beyond the first year still is being compiled. To get a measure for a merger on the November ballot, the committee would need to finish its work and have a recommendation to the city and county boards by July 6, which some ...

Council candidates discuss budget

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Candidates in the June 9 race for Minot City Council shared their varied views on city spending at a forum Tuesday, May 19, while acknowledging the difficult budget work that lies ahead post-election. Participating in a forum hosted by the Minot Alliance of Nonprofits in partnership with ...

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ST. JOHN — A missing juvenile was safely located in Rolette County following a K9 search by the North Dakota Highway Patrol on Tuesday, May 19. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, it was contacted to assist with a missing juvenile from St. John. Six members of the N.D. State ...

Minot Public Schools announce new principal, assistant principal

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Minot Public Schools has announced the hiring of James Swegarden and Brian Aufforth to serve as the principal of McKinley Alternative Learning Center and 10-month assistant principal at Minot North High School, respectively. Swegarden currently serves at the McKinley Alternative Learning Center as a homebound teacher. keeping homebound students connected to educational opportunities. He was formerly the junior high and high school principal, as well as activities director, at Glenburn Public School. As principal, Swegarden will support the center’s staff as he oversees daily ...

MHA Nation to hold grand opening of Airbnb cabins

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NEW TOWN – The MHA Nation will host the grand opening of its Four Bears Dock Side Den Airbnbs Thursday, May 21, on the Four Bears Peninsula near the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, west of New Town. The ribbon cutting will begin at 1 p.m., with MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox and Four Bears Councilman Robert White giving opening remarks. The Airbnbs are the first tribally owned Airbnbs on Fort Berthold Reservation, according to MHA Nation information. Each of the eight cabins will provide an array of amenities, including community hot tub and firepit, direct lake access for fishing, swimming ...