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Minot woman receives deferred sentence

Local News September 28, 2026

A Minot woman received a two-year deferred imposition of sentence in North Central District Court in Minot Sept. 4 on two Class C felony charges of unauthorized use of personal identifying information to obtain credit. Courtney Sloan Schall, 35, Minot, pleaded guilty to the charges and was ordered to complete two years of supervised probation, pay restitution of $164.75 and total fees of $1,050 and comply with a no-contact order. According to court affidavits, Minot Police received reports from three victims of thefts from unlocked women’s locker rooms in a Minot business on March 11 ...

Former fire official’s case in U.S. court

Local News September 28, 2026

The felony case of a former Minot Rural assistant fire chief charged in state court with possession of child sexual abuse material has been closed and reopened in federal court, according to court records. Robert Barton Knuth was indicted by a federal grand jury that found he knowingly ...

Sertoma Club offers hearing aid recycling

Local News September 28, 2026

The Minot Sertoma Club is encouraging community members to donate no longer needed hearing aids and hearing-related supplies through Sertoma International's Hearing Aid Recycling Program, helping provide hearing assistance to individuals who may not otherwise have access to it. Through the program, previously owned hearing aids are collected, professionally reconditioned and redistributed to qualifying low-income individuals through participating hearing health providers. "Many people have hearing aids tucked away in a drawer after upgrading to a newer model or following the loss of a ...

Donation aids restoration of piece of local history

Local News September 28, 2026

BURLINGTON – The Ward County Historical Society’s Pioneer Village Museum in Burlington recently received a $10,000 donation from the Magic City Lions Club, the historical society announced. The gift will help restore an antique carousel that once operated in a Minot park. The Lions ...

ND issues order against AI company

Local News September 28, 2026

BISMARCK – Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread announced Friday, Sept. 25, his office has issued a stop order to Shayan Mashatian and his companies, Silverberry Group, LLC and WoundScribe AI Corp. The companies were soliciting investments without properly registering their company in accordance with North Dakota Century Code, according to Godfread. The North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department issued the order to protect investors. Silverberry Group is a medical AI technology company that was registered in Grand Forks in 2022. Silverberry Group was converted to WoundScribe ...

Snowmobile races, vintage show return to Lansford

Local News September 28, 2026

LANSFORD – The opportunity to watch snowmobiles drag-race while supporting a rural fire department is coming up Saturday, Oct. 10, at the seventh annual Snowmobile Race & Vintage Show in Lansford. The Lansford Fire Department hosts the event each year as a fundraiser to help keep up with equipment expenses and the need for firefighter gear. Fire Capt. Andy Undlin said proceeds from the first three years supported the purchase of a rescue unit. The department is 100% volunteer, with a current roster of 35 members, he said. The races attract 70-100 snowmobile entries and have drawn ...