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INSPIRITUS opens applications for new grant cycle

Local News July 10, 2026

INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation has announced it is accepting applications for the 2026-27 grant cycle. Applications for regular grants and participation in the Twice Blessed grant program will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 15. “During our 2025-26 grant cycle, more than $1.5 million was distributed to applicant organizations and ICHF Board Initiatives for projects that addressed the mental, physical, spiritual and/or emotional needs of residents in Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward and Wells counties,” said Shelly ...

Algae issue prompts Riverdale water restrictions

Local News July 10, 2026

RIVERDALE – Riverdale has been asking its water users to conserve this summer as it seeks to resolve an algae problem impacting its water treatment system. Riverdale City Council member Jerry Orth said this week the coagulant in the city’s water treatment system is not capturing and removing the algae, which then passes through to and clogs the water treatment plant’s membrane filters. Orth said the filters are being cleaned daily rather than the usual once every week or two. Employees are working seven days a week to accomplish this, he said. The result has been a reduction in ...

City to seek tougher penalty in Broadway Circle case

Local News July 10, 2026

The Minot City Council plans to consider a letter asking for a more severe sentence than the one recommended by prosecutors for a former Minot nonprofit director charged with theft of federal funds. The council voted unanimously on Monday, July 6, to have staff draft and bring back a letter the city can send to the court. Elizabeth Larsen, also known as Elizabeth Myers, is charged in U.S. District Court with federal program theft in connection with missing funds in the Broadway Circle project, which was supported by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development dollars as part of ...

Sawyer school awarded student health grant

Local News July 10, 2026

SAWYER – To support student health and well-being in Sawyer, the American Heart Association and the National Football League recently awarded Sawyer Public School an NFL PLAY 60 active recess grant of $500 through the association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. This is the third round of grants awarded this year from the $350,000 annual funding pool provided by the NFL through NFL PLAY 60, a campaign supported by the American Heart Association to improve the health of young people by getting them active for at least 60 minutes every day, ...

Minot Symphony to host Secret Garden Tour

Local News July 10, 2026

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will host its 32nd annual Secret Garden Tour on Wednesday, July 15, from 4:30-8:30 pm. The annual Secret Garden Tour offers a rare opportunity to explore seven area gardens showcasing unique landscapes, colorful flowers, vegetable gardens, creative yard art, ...

North Central District to retain judgeship

Local News July 10, 2026

A judgeship in the North Central Judicial District that will become vacant July 17 should be retained, according to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Judge Todd Cresap announced his retirement this month in May. His resignation triggered a Supreme Court review to determine whether the office is necessary or should be abolished or transferred to another judicial district. The court considered comments from county commissions and attorneys, the district's population and caseloads. The court determined vacating or moving the judgeship would create a shortage in the North Central District, ...