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BNSF rail overpass receives funding

Local News October 31, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $2.08 million to the City of Minot for the 27th Street Grade Separation Project, according to North Dakota’s congressional delegation. The funding will support preliminary engineering and environmental work for a proposed four-lane overpass that would eliminate two at-grade crossings with BNSF Railway tracks east of the state fairgrounds, improving safety and reducing delays for motorists and rail traffic. “Minot is an important rail hub for our state’s agriculture, energy and manufacturing industries,” U.S. Sen. ...

Vitalant schedules November blood drives

Local News October 31, 2026

As a special thank you in November, all Vitalant blood donors will be entered to win one of three $10,000 prepaid gift cards in Vitalant Donor Rewards. Donors from Nov. 1-22 also will be able to redeem an exclusive Winnie-the-Pooh T-shirt. Donors who use code THANKFUL-2026-V to make their appointment to give between Nov. 23-30 will each get a $20 Rewards gift card. To make an appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Local blood drives for November are: – Wednesday, Nov. 4, Nedrose High School, noon-5 p.m. – Tuesday, Nov. 10, Max High School, 9 ...

Helping Hands Harvest event set

Local News October 30, 2026

FARGO – Helping Hands Harvest benefit dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center, Fargo. The deadline for tickets is Sunday, Nov. 1. Contact Farm Rescue for ticket information at info@farmrescue.org or 252-2017. The event is an evening of food, fellowship and raising funds to support farm and ranch families facing unexpected challenges. Featured speakers include a farm family assisted by Farm Rescue sharing their personal journey, reflecting on the challenges they faced, what receiving assistance meant to them and how they are doing ...

Couple celebrates 70 years together

Local News October 30, 2026

On Friday, Oct. 30, Jack and Matilda Lawson will celebrate 70 years together. The couple began dating as teenagers in Donnybrook before marrying four and a half years later in 1956, building a life together through farming, family and time. After her father's passing, Matilda Lawson's family ...

Native American Club celebrates heritage

Local News October 30, 2026

On Oct. 6, Gov. Kelly Armstrong proclaimed Oct. 9 as First Nations Day and November as Native American Heritage Month. The proclamation encourages the continued cooperation and relationship between the state and tribal nations, according to the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission. Amberlee ...

Methane rule rollback proposed

Local News October 30, 2026

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s congressional delegation has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement this week that it plans to end a Biden-era rule aiming to cut emissions of methane from oil and gas field operations. The delegation has raised concern about the rule’s impact on ...