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Fill the Boot is back

Local News September 5, 2026

Firefighters with the Minot Fire Department will be collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Monday, Sept. 7, and Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 9-10, at three locations in Minot. They will be at the intersections of 21st Avenue and Eighth Street Northwest, 11th Avenue and Third Street Southeast and Sixth Street and 16th Avenue Southwest. Last year, crews raised $32,000 for MDA, according to department information. The Fill the Boot is a local nationwide firefighter tradition supporting MDA.

Fort Peck hydroelectric power restored after fire

Local News September 5, 2026

FORT PECK, Mont. — Generating units at the Fort Peck Powerhouse have returned to service following an incident and localized fire late Thursday evening, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At about 10:30 p.m. MDT, an incident involving a large grass fire occurred outside the powerhouse facility. All on-duty personnel were safely evacuated and accounted for, with zero injuries reported. Emergency containment operations were initiated immediately, and numerous local mutual-aid fire and emergency response agencies responded. Western Area Power Administration line crews ...

Peace Garden to hold 9/11 memorial

Local News September 5, 2026

DUNSEITH - The International Peace Garden is holding a special memorial event to remember the incidents of 9/11 and honor the victims and responders on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The event on Friday, Sept. 11, is free and begins at 11 a.m., but organizers advise attendees ...

State funds key to flood project timeline

Local News September 5, 2026

A plan to complete the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan in 16 to 17 years hinges on support from legislators when they reconvene next January. The Souris River Joint Board outlined its need for $679 million from the state to complete the project during an informational meeting for ...

Extreme Machines offers extreme fun

Local News September 5, 2026

WILLISTON – Children and adults had a rare chance Saturday, Aug. 29, to see, touch and interact with huge machines, oil field equipment and other interesting educational experiences at the annual Extreme Machines event in Williston. An event with a county fair feel, Extreme Machines is ...

Trail organizations receives grant in FIBT campaign

Local News September 5, 2026

WATFORD CITY – Save the Maah Daah Hey, Watford City, was among organizations receiving grants from First International Bank & Trust’s 12th Annual Live First Community Giving Campaign. FIBT announced awards totaling 475,000 to eight organizations. Save the Maah Daah Hey received a Trail Blazer Award of $10,000. Save the Maah Daah Hey preserves, maintains and expands the Maah Daah Hey Trail and related trail systems across McKenzie County and western North Dakota. The funding will support trail maintenance, equipment, operations and a youth mountain bike program at Cherry Creek Trail ...