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 ...
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 ...
Bottineau awarded loan to replace lead water lines
BISMARCK – The City of Bottineau was awarded a $3.6 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to replace lead drinking water service lines, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and North Dakota Public Finance Agency. The project will remove a potential source of lead in drinking water and improve long-term public health. The State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, jointly administered by the NDDEQ and the NDPFA, awarded six loans to four communities in July to support critical water infrastructure. Also receiving loans were Almont, Cass Rural Water ...