The North Dakota State Patrol is seeking the public's help in investigating a hit-and-run injury crash that occurred Saturday, Aug. 1, at about 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of the U.S. Highway 83 Bypass and 30th Avenue Northwest in Minot. Based on witness statements and vehicle parts ...
DRAKE – The 58th annual Drake Threshing Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, at the Drake Threshing Grounds, with a special focus on Oliver equipment. The event will include antique tractors and pickups, music, parades, games, vendors and food, including fry bread and homemade ice cream. A full-size tractor pull and pickup pull will be held both days at 3 p.m. Other events include a steam-powered sawmill demonstration, plowing demonstration, steam- and gas-powered tractor threshing, working blacksmith, shingle mill, prony brake and tractor-powered corn ...
The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $710,550 in grants to the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs to support local veterans with transportation needs. The Highly Rural Transportation Grants (HRTG) program helps veterans living in highly rural areas with free transportation to VA and VA‑authorized health care facilities. The HRTG program provides funding to Veteran Service Organizations and State Veterans Service Agencies that serve counties with fewer than seven people per square mile. This year, VA awarded more than $6.1 million in grants through HRTG. Veterans ...
NEW TOWN – A three-day Brain Health Conference will be held Aug. 12-14 at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge in New Town. Elbowoods Memorial Health Center’s Healthy Brain Initiative Team has organized the conference, with funding from the Healthy Brain Initiative grant. The conference is free and open to the public. The conference runs from 2-4 p.m on Aug. 12 and will feature a screening and talk circle on “Finding Pesa Sooname” by Casey Venturini. On Aug. 13, the conference runs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring fitness activities, breakout sessions and keynote speakers on Alzheimer’s ...
In the 100 years since Ben Thomas acted on a tip about business opportunity in Minot, the Thomas Family Funeral Home has been both a trusted presence and a steadfast community supporter. Third generation owners Brad and Bryan Thomas, along with partner Mark Roth, cite the relationships built ...
