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Finalists named in ND History Teacher contest

Local News July 30, 2026

MEDORA – Hunter Schuh of Harvey High School and Kari Hall of Williston High School are among five finalists in the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation’s annual North Dakota History Teacher Contest. The contest recognizes educators who inspire students through history and foster a deeper appreciation for North Dakota’s people, places and heritage, according to the foundation. One of the five finalists will be named the grand prize winner during Back-to-School & Celebrate History Summer Showcase Night on Aug. 15 in Medora. Students from across North Dakota submitted essays ...

State grants support safe housing

Local News July 30, 2026

BISMARCK – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has announced the planned distribution of $240,000 through its Helping Housing Across North Dakota (Helping HAND) program. “Helping HAND grants support rehab programs that provide North Dakotans of limited means with assistance in maintaining their home, ensuring it’s safe,” said NDHFA Executive Director Brandon Dettlaff. The 2026 Helping HAND grant distribution includes: Community Action Partnership, Dickinson/Williston, $28,239; Community Action Partnership, Minot, $22,430; Habitat for Humanity Northern Lights, Minot, ...

City responds to water main break

Local News July 29, 2026

City of Minot crews repaired a water main break in the 900 block of 21st Street Northwest on Tuesday, July 28. The break temporarily interrupted water service to 12 homes.

Investigation continues into fair stabbing incident

Local News July 29, 2026

A suspect has been located in connection with a stabbing incident at the North Dakota State Fair on Saturday, July 25, according to the Ward County Sheriff’s Department. The department reported no arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is continuing. The incident happened about 4:30 p.m. near the Flickertail on the fairgrounds. The individual stabbed was transported to receive medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff's department initially had sought the suspect, who had left the fairgrounds after the incident.

Engineers hone in on US 52 four-lane option

Local News July 29, 2026

Engineers studying the four-laning of U.S. 52 between Minot and Voltaire are recommending a divided highway design as the preferred alternative. However, the public is getting opportunities to weigh in before a final plan is selected. A couple of those opportunities came this week. The North ...

Mobile home fire displaces resident

Local News July 29, 2026

One person was displaced in a mobile home fire in Holiday Village on Monday, July 27, according to the Minot Rural Fire Department. The department was called shortly after 11 a.m. for a report of a house on fire. Firefighters en route called Minot, Burlington and Surrey departments for assistance after assessing the amount of smoke viewed to be coming from the fire. Smoke surrounded the structure, with fire on the northeast corner. Firefighters brought the fire under control within a half hour and a search found the building empty. The occupant was not at home at the time. The mobile ...