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Grain bin rescue saves farmer

Local News June 25, 2026

An amazing rescue by numerous area first responders saved the life of a South Prairie farmer who had fallen into a grain bin Tuesday, June 23. Minot Rural Fire Department and Burlington Rural Fire Department were called to assist shortly before 6 p.m. after the Ryder-Makoti Rural Fire Department was notified of an individual trapped in a large grain bin southwest of the South Prairie school. Units from Minot, Max and Garrison fire departments also responded. Burlington Fire Chief Karter Lesmann said the farmer’s grandchildren initially attempted to get him out but sought help when ...

MACF funds make first scholarships to students

Local News June 25, 2026

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) has announced the first scholarship awards from three newly established endowment scholarship funds, supporting area students as they pursue their educational goals. The Terry Boe Memorial Scholarship fund has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Tate Heer of Douglas. Heer plans to attend Bismarck State College to pursue education as an electrical lineman. Established in memory of Terry Boe, a Minot native who dedicated his career to the skilled trades, the scholarship supports students pursuing careers in the trades and reflects Boe's strong work ...

EPA announces grants for projects in ND

Local News June 25, 2026

BISMARCK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $1.9 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across North Dakota. The project selections include: – Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, $1 million multipurpose grant to assess and clean up asbestos, lead-based paint and polychlorinated biphenyl contamination at two priority sites, including a former paleontology building. – South Central Dakota Regional Council, $500,000 assessment grant to assess asbestos, lead-based paint and petroleum ...

Area communities receive AARP challenge grants

Local News June 25, 2026

BISMARCK – AARP has announced 11 organizations throughout North Dakota will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants to support improvements to improve social connections and strengthen neighbors. Marking the program’s 10th anniversary, the grants are part of an $8.3 million commitment by AARP, doubling last year’s total, to fund 750 quick-action projects nationwide aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. “These projects are about turning great local ideas into real improvements that make everyday life better, especially for ...

ND celebrates America’s story amid national divide

Local News June 25, 2026

As North Dakotans count down to America’s 250th anniversary, polling suggests Americans are divided over the country’s future and worried about the state of democracy. A recent survey from the Public Religion Research Institute showed nearly 70% of Americans think the nation is in real ...

Surrey school considers new bond issue, athletics cuts

Local News June 25, 2026

Tough decisions are on the horizon for the Surrey Public School District in the wake of a defeated $5.8 million bond issue during the June 9 school election. The Surrey Public Schools Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23, to inform constituents of the district’s mitigation ...