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City responds to watermain break

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City of Minot crews responded to a watermain break Friday, Jan. 16, in the area of 206 16th Ave. SE. The break was located on Second Street Southeast, according to city information. About 14 homes were affected. Motorists were advised to be alert to possible traffic detours.

Influenza impacts Belcourt elementary school

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BELCOURT – Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt was closed Friday, Jan. 16, due to the number of influenza cases. Superintendent Shane Martin said the high school previously noted high flu numbers but remained open. However, out of caution, the decision was made to dismiss ...

Half-staff flags to honor former governor

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BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags in the state to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 22. He encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for former Gov. Allen I. Olson. Olson served as the 28th ...

SRT plans yearlong events to mark 75th anniversary

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SRT is planning a series of activities and events throughout 2026 to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The telecommunications cooperative was established in 1951 to bring telephone service to rural north-central North Dakota. Since then, SRT has grown into the state’s largest ...

Basic allowance for military housing confirmed as nontaxable

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WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have confirmed that supplemental basic allowance for housing payments made to members of the uniformed services in December 2025 are not to be included in income by those who received the payments; they are not ...

Incumbents consider possible election bids

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Minot Park Board members Perry Olson, Justin Hammer and Mike Schmitt say they are making plans to seek another four years on the board. Minot Public School Board member Mitch Kraft also has indicated he plans to run again. However, many local officeholders whose terms are expiring this year ...