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Lignite man dies in vehicle-train crash

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FLAXTON – A 62-year-old Lignite man died when the pickup he was driving struck a train near Flaxton Wednesday, Nov. 4. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at about 9:15 p.m., the 2020 Ram 3500 driven by the Lignite man was traveling south on 82nd Avenue Northwest when it struck a moving eastbound train at a passive crossing. A passive crossing also is referred to as a not gated crossing. The driver of the Ram 3500 died at the scene. The driver was wearing a seat belt. No one on the train was injured. The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

County hears update on MAGIC corridor

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The development of the proposed Southwest Connector Corridor around Minot is advancing into a new stage that will give stakeholders, and eventually community members, a chance to provide input. Jim Merck, a project manager with Bolton and Menk, presented an update on the project to the Ward ...

Surrey bond vote comes up short

Local Elections

SURREY – Unofficial results show Surrey Public School District voters narrowly defeated a school bond issue on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The yes votes led 465-317, with about 59.46% support. The bond issue requires 60% for passage. The vote on the 20-year, $5.8 million bond issue was the second time around. The bond issue came just short of the required 60% for passage in June. Surrey Superintendent Steven Bucks said no plan has been formulated in light of the failed measure but he would be visiting with his team about the next steps. According to information provided by the school to its ...

New tribal chairman elected

Local Elections

NEW TOWN – Voters of the Three Affiliated Tribes elected a new chairman in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. According to the Tribal Election Board, Darwin D. Williams received 1,722 votes, naming him the new tribal chairman. Frederick W. Fox, who also ran for the position, received ...

CHI St. Alexius, Altru finalize agreement

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BISMARCK – CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System have signed a definitive agreement for CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison to join Altru Health System. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, pending regulatory review and customary closing conditions. The agreement follows a non-binding letter of intent announced earlier this year. It builds on an established relationship between the organizations, including their work together in Devils Lake, and reflects a shared commitment to sustaining access to high-quality care in North Dakota, ...

MACF announces October grant awards

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The Minot Area Community Foundation has announced a historic month of giving, with $926,347 in funding awards approved by its board of directors in October 2026. This marks the largest monthly funding total in the foundation's history. These funds represent a combination of donor-advised distributions and grants supporting nonprofits, charitable organizations and community initiatives throughout the region. “We are absolutely thrilled to see this record-breaking amount of funding going to organizations throughout our region,” said Jason Zimmerman, president of the Minot Area ...