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Investigation into Friday shooting incident continues

Local News September 29, 2026

NEW TOWN – The investigation continues into an incident on the Fort Berthold Reservation in which two people were killed and one injured in a shooting Friday, Sept. 25, according to the Three Affiliated Tribes Law Enforcement Services. The FBI, the primary investigative agency for the incident, released a statement Monday, Sept. 28, through its Minneapolis office, saying the FBI responded to and is investigating a double homicide that occurred last Friday night on the Fort Berthold Reservation in the vicinity of New Town. Two people were killed and one additional victim was wounded. ...

Judge rejects plea deal in theft case

Local News September 29, 2026

A judge has rejected a plea agreement for Dallas Rice of Minot, who faces Class A felony charges in connection with stolen funds from a local archery club. Rice was taken into custody following his appearance in North Central District Court Monday, Sept. 28, where he pleaded guilty to a ...

Former CNA sentenced for sexual abuse

Local News September 29, 2026

A former Minot nursing assistant was ordered Sept. 17 to serve 15 years on two charges involving sexual abuse in a Minot long-term care facility and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material. Amber Hattem, 35, had pleaded guilty in May to two counts of gross sexual imposition, ...

Research Center precipitation

Local News September 29, 2026

On Monday, Sept. 28, at 8 a.m., 0.34-inch of moisture was reported at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period.

Two killed, one injured in shooting

Local News September 28, 2026

FORT BERTHOLD – Two people were pronounced deceased and a third transported to Minot for medical treatment following a shooting Friday, Sept. 25, on the Fort Berthold Reservation, according to the Three Affiliated Tribes Law Enforcement Services. Law enforcement responded to the medical call involving three individuals were were shot at about 9:56 p.m. Four suspects were identified and apprehended with the assistance of the tribal agency’s law enforcement partners from the Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, New Town City Police Department, ...

School District evaluates student needs

Local News September 28, 2026

Post COVID-19 pandemic, North Dakota is progressing better in academics than other U.S. states, according to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI). However, testing scores collected by the state show children are still below pre-pandemic levels. Local teachers and district administrative staff are implementing new ways to address issues, such as the rise in absenteeism, while adapting to student needs to shape the future of the United States. “I think one thing that we always have is that the mark is always changing,” Dr. Scott Faul, superintendent for the Minot ...