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Council adopts plan for mosquito control

Surveillance and ground fogging will be the focus of the City of Minot’s mosquito control program going forward. The Minot City Council on Monday, Aug. 17, contemplated costs, flexibility, effectiveness and chemical toxicity before settling on a plan that carries an estimated cost of ...

Ordinance would regulate data centers

An ordinance regulating data centers cleared the Minot Planning Commission last week after a hearing drew a few residents urging caution regarding the centers. The ordinance approved by the commission limits data centers to the large industrial area east of the Minot airport, where a pig iron ...

State seeks nominees for Election Hero

BISMARCK – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe is accepting nominations for the 2026 North Dakota Election Hero Award. This honor celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, policymakers and other individuals and groups who support the administration of North Dakota’s elections. Nominations can be submitted online through Sept, 18 at sos.nd.gov/electionhero. The North Dakota Election Hero Award will be presented in October. Nominees should fulfill one or more of the following criteria: – Serves in the election field and has assisted with an election in ...

Comment period opens on proposed water plant in Grenora

GRENORA – Public comment is being sought on a proposed new water treatment plant in Grenora. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has made a preliminary determination that no environmental impact statement is necessary based on a review that found no significant environmental impacts. The proposed $3.4 million project involves construction of a new greensand filtration water treatment facility in Grenora. The existing two drinking water wells supplying potable drinking water to the city contain manganese levels exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency ...

Minot airport to host TSA Precheck event

Minot International Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at the Minot International Airport at 305 Airport Road in the first floor conference room from Sept. 22-25, according to City of Minot information. The TSA PreCheck Application Program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents. The enrollment process is quick, convenient, and even faster when the application is completed online beforehand. ...

Groups want dairy decision reconsidered

Grassroots organizers in North Dakota are asking state regulators to reconsider their decision to dismiss a petition that challenges a water sale to mega operator Riverview Dairy. Members of the group Abercrombie Citizens for Responsible Growth and the Dakota Resource Council contended the ...