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Excellence in forestry honored at 2026 Trees Bowl

FARGO – Fourteen "Trees Award" winners from across the state were recognized at the 36th Trees Bowl and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Trees Awards recognize individuals, organizations and agencies who contribute in an outstanding way to forestry activities. This year’s ...

City OKs smaller tax increase

Minot homeowners would pay about 6% more in city property tax under a budget approved on first reading by the Minot City Council Wednesday, Sept. 9. Six residents spoke at a public hearing on the budget, largely to urge the council to find ways to eliminate a tax increase. Raising concerns about paying for a tax increase on fixed incomes or after having been set back financially by the 2011 flood, residents cited the hardships that higher taxes create. One resident also stated he was pleased with the direction the council was going in reducing the amount of the increase. The council ...

Forum focuses on housing challenges

North Dakota’s anticipated housing growth of 7% through 2034 won’t keep pace with the need, according to results of a study cited at a Community Housing Needs Forum in Minot on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Brandon Dettlaff, executive director of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, said the ...

Produced water spill occurs

WILLISTON – Prima Exploration, Inc. reported to state officials that a produced water spill occurred at the Smoky Butte 1 SWD site, 36 miles north of Williston on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division was notified that 800 barrels of produced water were released onto the Divide County location. As of Wednesday, Sept. 9, a total of 1,000 barrels has been recovered, including 200 barrels of rainwater. Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas production. A N.D. Oil and Gas inspector has been to the location and will monitor any additional cleanup required.

Minot project recognized with EDC award

BISMARCK – Citizens Alley + Downtown Minot Activation Strategy was recognized during the 2026 Mid-America Economic Development Council (Mid-America EDC) Annual Awards, presented Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. North Dakota earned four honors this year, recognizing projects that ...

Governor directs flags at half-staff for 9/11

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Friday, Sept. 11, and encourages North Dakota residents to do the same at their homes and businesses, in remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, ...