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USDA Rural Development invests in ND

Local News October 13, 2026

BISMARCK – USDA Rural Development State Director Tom Campbell recently announced nearly $70 million in rural community investments in North Dakota. Among projects funded this year include $333,400 to tThe City of Dunseith to remove and replace the boilers and water heaters in the Dunseith Community Nursing Home. The new water heaters and boilers will ensure more reliable hot water, improved safety and higher energy efficiency resulting in reduced maintenance costs. The Spirit Lake Tribe will use a $1 million grant to fund a commercial, land-based aquaculture facility on the ...

Getting to Know: Long-time supervisor helps people with disabilities

Local News October 13, 2026

Lynette Schimke currently oversees the employment of Kalix clients but has filled several roles over her time there. Schimke has worked with Kalix for around 30 years. She had a short period in which she left Kalix but said she came back because Kalix is good to the employees and works ...

Hearing set in overdose death case

Local News October 13, 2026

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 17 in North Central District Court for a Minot man charged with delivery of methadone in an overdose death, a Class A felony. Casimir Robert James Black, 39, was arrested Oct. 6 and bail was set Oct. 8. According to the court affidavit, ...

Wreaths program seeks rebar donations

Local News October 13, 2026

The Minot chapter of Wreaths Across America is preparing for a historic expansion of its mission at Rosehill Cemetery. Through partnership with the City of Minot and generous community donors, families will have the opportunity to honor every veteran laid to rest at Rosehill Cemetery, nearly ...

Glenburn under boil water order

Local News October 13, 2026

A water line break has left Glenburn residents under a boil order until repairs can be made and the water is confirmed to be in compliance with drinking water standards. The city informed residents on Sunday, Oct. 11, to boil water before use because of the possibility that disease-causing organisms may have entered the water supply due to water line breaks that caused a loss of pressure to the distribution system. Repair of the pipeline issue was to be initiated Monday, Oct. 12. Completion time will be determined after examining the scope of the repair. Glenburn residents temporarily ...

Students attend ND FBLA leadership conference

Local News October 13, 2026

Members of the Minot High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the ND FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Bismarck on Oct. 4-5. Almost 500 FBLA high school and middle school members and advisers from across the state participated in this conference, where the ...