City of Minot crews responded to a water main break on Valley View Drive in northwest Minot early last week. Numerous homes experienced water service interruptions, according to the city. Repairs were made the same day.
On Thursday, Oct. 15, Justice Mark Friese met virtually with students in Danna Arquisola’s Senior Government class at New Town High School to discuss the role and function of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Students learned how the N.D. Supreme Court differs from the United States Supreme Court, how justices analyze cases using existing case law and the state and federal constitutions, and how state courts interact with law enforcement and the public. Following the presentation, students had the opportunity to ask Friese questions and learn more about the state’s highest court. In ...
WATFORD CITY — As part of Watford City’s continued progress on the redevelopment of Downtown Area 2, the city has announced the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) as the legacy naming rights partner for Area 2-B, Stockmen’s Square. Located on the same block where NDSA was originally established, Stockmen’s Square creates a meaningful opportunity to honor the organization’s beginnings and legacy while celebrating the region’s agricultural roots, rural resilience, culture and ranching heritage, according to city information. With Area 2 demolition complete and ...
A Sawyer man charged with witness tampering in connection with a court case alleging improper disposal of hundreds of dead cattle has been sentenced to three years of probation in North Central District Court. The Class C felony witness tampering charge against Nathan Smith was reduced to a misdemeanor on the condition he commits no probation violations, including compliance with a no-contact order. A 360-day jail sentence was suspended and court fees of $525 were imposed. Smith was charged after individuals provided information to the Ward County Sheriff’s Office that Smith had ...
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. Minot's Journey Church is one of nearly 5,000 drop-off locations that will open across the country in November. The drop-off location for Devil’s Lake is Bethel Evangelical Free Church, and the location in Williston is Light of Christ Lutheran. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach ...
State government needs to return to the fundamentals of taking care of its citizens, according to District 5 Democratic-NPL House candidates Kyle Erickson and Zach Raknerud. Too many legislators have succumbed to the national political noise and lost their focus on North Dakota, Erickson said. He would like to see the focus back on taking care of North Dakota. Raknerud added the state needs to get back to the fundamentals of taking care of its communities. “We have schools around this state right now that haven’t been invested in since the mid-20th century,” Raknerud said of ...