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ND Courts reminds citizens to be aware of jury scams

North Dakota Courts reminds citizens to remain vigilant and aware of scams targeting potential jurors. Scammers often call or text individuals alleging they failed to appear for jury service. Some scammers impersonate law enforcement agencies and threaten arrest if court fines are not paid for the alleged failure to appear. Scammers can be aggressive and demanding. State courts, federal courts and law enforcement agencies will never call and threaten an individual or demand immediate payment — either over the telephone or money wire service — for fines or for not responding to a ...

Key flood protection features advancing

Construction on the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project’s Maple Diversion is getting closer, with advance work likely to start this fall, according to Ryan Ackerman, administrator for the Souris River Joint Board. Ackerman informed the Ward County Commission Tuesday, Aug. 4, that ...

City responds to water main break

City of Minot crews repaired a water main break at First Avenue and Second Street Northeast on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The incident impacted water service to one business.

Area educator named History Teacher of Year

BISMARCK — Caryssa Silentman, a history teacher at Williston Middle School, has been named the 2026 Gilder Lehrman North Dakota History Teacher of the Year. The awarded is presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and coordinated in North Dakota by the State ...