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ND winter outlook leans warmer, drier

The warmer weather pattern this fall is expected to slowly transition into winter, which also could be warmer than normal in North Dakota, according to the winter outlook released by the National Weather Service Thursday, Oct. 15. Above normal temperatures are expected to continue through ...

Man convicted of murder loses appeal

A man convicted of Class AA felony murder in North Central District in 2017 has lost an appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court in which he asked for a reconsideration of his case. Johnny Norwood had entered Alford pleas of guilty to murder and attempted murder in connection with the Nov. 29, 2015, shooting of Rodger Falana in a downtown alley, which led to Falana’s death in a hospital. A female victim was shot twice. The Alford plea indicated Norwood disputed some facts but acknowledged he could be found guilty at trial due to substantial evidence. Norwood appealed in August ...

Devils Lake outlets shut down

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Water Resources announced it has shut down the Devils Lake East End Outlet and West End Outlet to comply with downstream water quality constraints. The East End Outlet was shut down on Aug. 24 after operating for 102 days this year. The West End Outlet was shut down on Aug. 31 after operating for 112 days. The total combined discharge from both outlets was about 53,000 acre-feet for the 2026 operation season. Following the temporary shutdown of the outlets in August, water quality sampling conducted in September and October showed no ...

Supreme Court reverses weapons judgment

The North Dakota Supreme Court has reversed the court judgment against a Minot man convicted of possessing a weapon in jail while awaiting a murder trial. Shawnee Krall was convicted of murder in August 2024 after a roommate went missing. He was sentenced to life for murder and later was ...

Donations to help local food bank

Canned food donations will be accepted on Thursdays and Fridays at the fifth annual Haunted House presented by The Drop Zone at 101 Main St. S. in Minot. The donations will go to a local food bank. The Haunted House is open Thursday-Saturday from 8 p.m.-2 p.m. until Nov. 1. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied to the haunted house by an adult and the adult must sign a waiver. There is a charge to visit the haunted house.

CPKC Holiday Train to arrive Dec. 19

The CPKC Holiday Train is scheduled to arrive in Minot and area communities of Carrington, Harvey and Kenmare on Saturday, Dec. 19. The brightly decorated train travels across Canada and the United States to spread cheer and raise money, food and awareness for local food banks, according to ...