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Oil production drops slightly in May

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s oil production decreased about 16,000 barrels of oil a day or 1.44% in May, according to the most recent production numbers. Nathan Anderson, director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, released the report Wednesday, July 22. He said the state ...

Water fund shortfall could impact cities

SURREY – Cities could have a harder time accessing state grant dollars for certain water infrastructure under proposed options to a cost-share program, according to information shared at a North Dakota League of Cities listening session in Surrey Thursday, July 23. League of Cities ...

Milestone

Youngstown State University YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Haley Conklin of Minot has been named to the Dean's List at Youngstown State University for spring semester 2026. Dean's List recognition is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have earned at least a 3.4 grade point average for not less than 12 semester hours of credit in the Fall semester.

Hundreds hit pavement for Run the Route 5K

Hundreds of runners and walkers kicked off their North Dakota State Fair experience by participating in the annual Run the Route 5K, presented by Run with Heart and Sole, according to NDSF information. Run with Heart and Sole is a Minot-based organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening community relationships through quality races and fitness events. The 2026 overall male winners were Ben Martin, Minot, first; Holter Bridwell, Bismarck, second; and Jake Jenkins, Minot, third. The 2026 overall female winners were Danielle Turk-Bly, Burlington, first; Olivia ...

Summer Theatre closes season with 'The Little Mermaid'

MSU Summer Theatre closes out Season 61 this coming week with its final production of the summer, “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Seth Honerman. Adapted from the animated Disney classic of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, this musical takes audiences to a magical kingdom “Under ...