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BNSF tracks reopen after derailment

Local News October 2, 2026

Following a derailment of 19 train cars Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, in Minot, BNSF's main track 2 reopened Wednesday night, and the main track 1 reopened Thursday morning, Oct. 1, according to a BNSF spokesman. The incident occurred near Second Avenue Southwest when the 19 train cars derailed and four train cars were tipped to the side. There were no reported injuries to the crew, the BNSF spokesman said. As a result of the derailment, the Sixth Street underpass and nearby streets were closed off to traffic. Nearby commercial buildings also were closed Wednesday. Clean up at the site ...

Community center opens in Parshall

Local News October 2, 2026

PARSHALL – The grand opening of the Northeast Segment Community Center will be Friday, Oct. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at the center at 3818 72nd Ave. NW in Parshall. Those participating in the event include MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox and MHA Tribal Business Council. Those attending the event can tour the facility. Lunch will be provided onsite. The center is a facility for fun and health. It includes a state-of-the-art gym, commercial kitchen, volleyball and basketball courts, zip line, rock climbing wall, coffee bar, elders room and swimming pool.

Taube schedules October events

Arts and Entertainment October 2, 2026

The Taube Museum of Art has scheduled adult classes and Halloween events for a fun-filled October. Three classes will be offered Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Taube. Paint a Skull with EJ Rose is open to all skill levels and ages from noon-2 p.m. Watercolor Basics with Judy Quill from 1-4 p.m. also is open to all skill levels and those interested in learning watercolor techniques or honing their skills. October Fest Beer Stein Making with Rhonda Weninger is a 21 and older event from 6-8 p.m. Also on Saturday, Oct. 17, the Taube will host three sessions of Flashlight Tours & Ghost Stories ...

CAP accepts winter gear donations

Local News October 2, 2026

Community Action Partnership, a social services organization with a branch operating in Minot, is collecting winter gear donations. The winter gear will be distributed to families and individuals in need. CAP collects gear year round but ramps up collections in the fall and early winter, ...

Webinars set for organic, transitioning farmers

Local News October 2, 2026

The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) is hosting two free webinars this fall to help farmers explore organic production opportunities, access available USDA support programs, and better understand the organic certification process. The webinars are designed for both producers considering organic transition and those actively pursuing certification. The webinars will be held Oct. 19 and Nov. 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required and can be completed online at farrms.org/event-list. During the first webinar, “Understanding USDA ...

Survey: Consumers rattled by mounting costs

Local News October 2, 2026

Consumers are increasingly worried about economic survival, according to new survey data and in North Dakota, a local human services leader senses added pressure for struggling households. The University of Michigan's latest index showed consumer sentiment fell in September to the ...