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Council adopts mosquito control plan

Surveillance and ground fogging will be the focus of the City of Minot’s mosquito control program going forward. The Minot City Council on Monday, Aug. 17, contemplated costs, flexibility, effectiveness and chemical toxicity before settling on a plan that carries an estimated cost of about ...

Women veterans health retreat set for Oct. 7

BURLINGTON – A Women Veterans Whole Health Retreat will be held Oct 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Barn at 52 Pines, 3220 Grayson Dr., Burlington. The retreat includes vinyasa and restorative yoga, tai chi chih, self hypnosis for relaxation, tea talk, a creative arts project and lunch. Women ...

Forage nitrate levels can spike following rain

Dry weather across the state has increased concerns about nitrate accumulation in forage plants. North Dakota State University specialists warn about the effects of rain on drought-stressed forages. When soil moisture conditions are favorable, and plants are actively growing, they absorb ...

Grazing management key to drought recovery, resilience

Drought conditions have impacted grazing resources across North Dakota this year, creating challenges for ranchers. As the grazing season has progressed, drought has expanded to cover 64% of the state and continues to intensify. Management decisions made now and in the aftermath of the ...

Ordinance would regulate data centers

An ordinance regulating data centers cleared the Minot Planning Commission last week after a hearing drew a few residents urging caution regarding the centers. The ordinance approved by the commission limits data centers to the large industrial area east of the Minot airport, where a pig iron ...

State seeks nominees for Election Hero

BISMARCK – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe is accepting nominations for the 2026 North Dakota Election Hero Award. This honor celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, policymakers and other individuals and groups who support the administration of North Dakota’s elections. Nominations can be submitted online through Sept, 18 at sos.nd.gov/electionhero. The North Dakota Election Hero Award will be presented in October. Nominees should fulfill one or more of the following criteria: – Serves in the election field and has assisted with an election in ...