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MSU Summer Theatre presents 'Death by Design'

MSU Summer Theatre continues Season 61 on Wednesday, July 1, with a comedic murder mystery, “Death by Design,” directed by Joey Fields. Set in 1930s England, a playwright and his actress wife are on a getaway at their country manor following a disastrous opening night. They are soon ...

Fire emergency order in place for grasslands

BISMARCK – The Dakota Prairie Grasslands (DPG) issued an updated Emergency Fire Closure Order for National Forest System lands in Billings, Golden Valley, McKenzie and Slope counties within the Little Missouri National Grassland. The update reflects expected fuel conditions as the summer season progresses. The previous fire closure order has been rescinded. The new order goes into effect immediately and will remain in place through Dec. 31 unless rescinded earlier. Restrictions apply only when a county is listed as having High, Very High, or Extreme fire danger on the North Dakota ...

Area trail projects receive grant dollars

BISMARCK – The Maah Daah Hey Trail restoration and the Three Affiliated Tribes National Park East Side Trail development were among projects awarded funding through the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation Trail Program. The program received 17 applications totaling $3.48 million in grant requests for project funds. The program allocates about $1 million to award through the Federal Highway Administration. This round’s funding priority aligned with Gov. Kelly Armstrong's initiative to create opportunities and access to four-season outdoor recreation for all ...

Credit union partners with Companions for Children

Aspire Credit Union has announced its 2026 nonprofit partnership with Companions for Children. Each year, Aspire Credit Union selects a nonprofit organization to highlight and support through volunteerism, fundraising and community awareness efforts. "At Aspire Credit Union, we believe in ...

Pilot dies in plane crash at Hazen

HAZEN – A 67-year-old Minot man died Sunday, June 28, when the plane he was flying crashed at the Mercer County Regional Airport at Hazen. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, about 1:45 p.m., a 1960 Piper plane was observed taking off from the airport. A short time later, the aircraft was observed attempting to return to the runway with its landing gear redeployed before losing altitude and impacting the ground. The pilot died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to the Highway Patrol. The name of the pilot was not released yet. The crash remains under ...