Sanford Health Landmark Clinic in Minot held a grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 5, to celebrate the relocation of its Northwest Clinic to the former CHI St. Alexius Medical Plaza. Located at 2111 Landmark Circle, the building is more than 64,5000 square feet. Opening in late October, according ...
A former animal feeding operation near Surrey that had been told it was operating out of compliance with Ward County zoning rules faces a $10,000 fine. The Ward County Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 5, to assess the fine to JERA Land and Cattle GP, the lead entity in the operation that included several parties. One of the associated companies, Smith Family Land Co., also was assessed a separate $10,000 fine for two unpermitted residential foundations. The amount of the fines is based on the length of time the violations continued. Beth Pietsch, Ward County Planning and Zoning ...
FLAXTON – A 62-year-old Lignite man died when the pickup he was driving struck a train near Flaxton Wednesday, Nov. 4. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at about 9:15 p.m., the 2020 Ram 3500 driven by the Lignite man was traveling south on 82nd Avenue Northwest when it struck a moving eastbound train at a passive crossing. A passive crossing also is referred to as a not gated crossing. The driver of the Ram 3500 died at the scene. The driver was wearing a seat belt. No one on the train was injured. The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.
The development of the proposed Southwest Connector Corridor around Minot is advancing into a new stage that will give stakeholders, and eventually community members, a chance to provide input. Jim Merck, a project manager with Bolton and Menk, presented an update on the project to the Ward ...
SURREY – Unofficial results show Surrey Public School District voters narrowly defeated a school bond issue on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The yes votes led 465-317, with about 59.46% support. The bond issue requires 60% for passage. The vote on the 20-year, $5.8 million bond issue was the second time around. The bond issue came just short of the required 60% for passage in June. Surrey Superintendent Steven Bucks said no plan has been formulated in light of the failed measure but he would be visiting with his team about the next steps. According to information provided by the school to its ...
NEW TOWN – Voters of the Three Affiliated Tribes elected a new chairman in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election. According to the Tribal Election Board, Darwin D. Williams received 1,722 votes, naming him the new tribal chairman. Frederick W. Fox, who also ran for the position, received ...
