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TikTok ban rescinded on NDUS-owned devices

Local News August 28, 2026

BISMARCK – The State Board of Higher Education has voted to rescind the North Dakota University System’s prohibition on the use of TikTok on university-owned devices, following a review of updated federal actions, ownership changes involving the social media platform and current cybersecurity assessments. The action aligns North Dakota University System policy with recent changes implemented after Gov. Kelly Armstrong rescinded the statewide executive branch ban on TikTok. The TikTok restriction was originally adopted in response to national security concerns related to the app’s ...

Airstreamers support students

Local News August 28, 2026

The Airstream Club International Rally partnered with Souris Valley United Way to hold a collection drive and packing event Thursday, Aug. 27, for the Backpack Buddies program that serves Minot elementary, middle and Air Force base schools. The Airstream club is additionally holding a ...

SWC increases funds for livestock water supplies

Local News August 28, 2026

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined the State Water Commission Wednesday, Aug. 26, in announcing an additional $2 million for the Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program, as demand for the program has outstripped the initial $2 million approved last week. The Commission voted Aug. 18 to activate the program after Armstrong declared a drought disaster for extremely dry conditions across North Dakota. The program provides cost-share assistance on projects including new water wells, rural water system connections, ...

Underwood proposes water main project

Local News August 28, 2026

UNDERWOOD – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality reported it has reviewed the proposed water main replacement project for the city of Underwood and determined the project is eligible for an exclusion from further substantive environmental review. A full Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment will not be required. The documentation to support this decision will be on file and available for public review at the Division of Municipal Facilities. Comments concerning this decision may be addressed to Danielle Peltier, Environmental Engineer, ...

Festival offers food, fundraising for films

Arts and Entertainment August 28, 2026

Minot Food Truck Festival is celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Aug. 30 while continuing to raise funds for ND Strong, a nonprofit program dedicated to providing hands-on film education and resources to K-12 and college students in North Dakota at no cost. The festival will be from 11 ...

SNAP changes targeted for Nov. 1

Local News August 28, 2026

BISMARCK – In collaboration with and at the direction of the U.S. Food and Nutrition Administration, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that North Dakota submitted a request to postpone from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1 changes to the list of items eligible for purchase with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Healthy Choice Waiver. “This pause provides an opportunity for our federal partners and retailers to continue to prepare and for SNAP households to become more familiar with the changes to items that ...