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Building Permits

Daily Records August 10, 2026

City of Minot July – Outdoor Comfort Solutions, 509 21st St. SW, sunroom, $36,000. – Rak Homes, 3406 and 3408 23rd Ave. NW, new single family homes with attached garages, each $176,752. – Geinert Built, 420 54th Ave. SW, three-seasons addition, $140,000. – Dom Does It All, 117 17th St. SE, deck, $2,200. – Braaten Remodeling and Construction, 3101 2nd St. SE, replace existing deck. – Homeowner, 517 17th Ave. SW, detached garage resubmittal, $75. – Homeowner, 310 7th St. NW, portable garage shelter, $600. – Homeowner, 510 12th St. NE, deck, $3,500. – Line’s ...

Christian academy to celebrate grand opening

Local News August 8, 2026

STANLEY – Christian Crossroads Academy (CCA) invites the public to its Grand Opening Convocation and Dedication on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the academy, 6161 N.D. Highway 8, Stanley. The evening will mark a historic milestone as Christian Crossroads Academy officially dedicates its campus, faculty, students and mission to the service of Christ while celebrating the opening of the school's inaugural academic year, according to information from CCA. The program will include a formal dedication, music by Riley Evitt, presentation of colors by Stanley VFW, singing of the ...

Governor declares statewide fire emergency

Local News August 8, 2026

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday, Aug. 7, issued an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan, as drought conditions and the risk of wildfires have intensified across North Dakota amid hot and dry conditions in July and August. “In just a few months we’ve seen ground conditions shift from lush green to tinder dry across large portions of our state, and we need to be prepared for a potentially intense wildfire season this fall,” Armstrong said. “State government is committed to deploying all resources at ...

Staffing shortage forces early pool closure

Local News August 8, 2026

The Minot Park District has announced an earlier-than-planned closing date of Monday, Aug. 17, for Roosevelt Park Pool due to limited staffing as the summer season comes to an end. To safely operate just the big pool, Roosevelt Park Pool requires a minimum of five lifeguards on duty. As the Roosevelt Park Pool staff is primarily made up of high school and college students, the return to school each August is always a challenging time for staffing. While the park district has explored alternative options, including closing off portions of the pool, staff have concluded that this is not a ...

Williston Basin Airshow set for Aug. 15

Arts and Entertainment August 8, 2026

WILLISTON - The Williston Basin Airshow will take place on Saturday, Aug.15, at Williston Basin International Airport (XWA). Celebrating its fifth airshow in Williston, the event will feature an afternoon of thrilling aerial performances, historic warbirds, static exhibits and ...

ND senators join support for Russia, Iran sanctions

Local News August 8, 2026

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, both R-ND, voted Friday, Aug. 7, to support legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. The senators issued statements after the Senate voted 86-11 to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation that was negotiated by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, who died July 11, and the White House. Hoeven and Cramer joined a bipartisan group of 60 Senate colleagues in backing introduction of the legislation earlier this month. Graham had ...