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Surrey man sentenced on drug charges

Local News August 20, 2026

A Surrey man has received a deferred sentence in North Central District Court in a case involving drug sales to minors. Jason Alex Forsman, Surrey, pleaded guilty in May to three felony B counts of accomplice to deliver a controlled substance and was sentenced on Aug. 12. He was placed on three years probation and ordered to have no contact with the juveniles or a parent. Total fees imposed were $775. His sentences on the counts were five years with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, with credit for two days served, followed by three years probation. All would run ...

City seeks savings in recycling transport

Local News August 20, 2026

Minot’s Public Works Department looks to save money by tasking staff rather than a contractor with hauling the city’s curbside-collected recyclables to a processor. The Minot City Council voted 4-2 to support the idea after hearing the department’s plans on Monday, Aug. 17. Earlier ...

Error puts city, bidders in quandary

Local News August 20, 2026

A city clerical error has two bidders claiming rights to a floodway salvaged structure, with the Minot City Council caught in the middle. The council heard at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, from the two parties who bid on a structure the city offered for sale after acquiring it in an acquisition for the flood protection project. Sealed bids were opened Aug. 4 for the house at 804 1st Ave. SW. Two bids were received by the deadline and in proper form. However, one was opened and read publicly during the bid opening while the second bid sat in the City Clerk’s internal mailbox, where ...

Minot gears up for annual Pride Festival

Arts and Entertainment August 20, 2026

Magic City Equality is hosting its annual three-day Pride Festival to celebrate and come together to uplift LGBTQ2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Two-Spirits and more) across North Dakota. Running Friday through Sunday, Aug. 21-23, the festival will include performers, cultural events, food, vendors and a safe space to come together as a community. “Pride is about celebration, but it is also about community, visibility and creating spaces where people know they belong,” said Magic City Equality leadership. “We want everyone who attends Minot Pride ...

Nineteen file for tribal business council

Local News August 19, 2026

NEW TOWN – Nineteen people have filed as candidates for the Three Affiliated Tribes' Business Council. According to the uncertified candidates list announced by the Tribal Election Board Monday, Aug. 17, the following individuals filed for the following respective positions in the 2026 primary election. Chairman: Stacey Driver, Robert Roaming Wolf Sr., Vivian Hall, Darwin Williams, Lloree Dickens, Monica Mayer, Frederick Fox and Whitney Bell. Four Bears representative: Robert White (incumbent), Yvette Young Bear, Reynold Young Bird Jr. and Marcus Levings. Twin Buttes ...

Trinity introduces new radiology system

Local News August 19, 2026

Trinity Health in Minot has announced the purchase of a Trident HD specimen Radiography system, a mobile system which provides immediate, high-resolution imaging of breast tissue specimens in the operating room. The system was paid for with support from the Trinity Health Foundation and ...