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Minot zoo's giraffe has new home

Roosevelt Park Zoo staff in Minot recently gave farewell to its 10-month-old giraffe Khari as he begins his new journey that will support the long-term survival of his endangered species. According to zoo information, Khari was born at the Minot zoo in November 2025. He joins a herd of ...

'Together, We Thrive’ is theme of Parkinson’s Symposium

The annual Parkinson’s Symposium in Minot will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Sleep Inn. “Together, We Thrive” is the theme of this year’s educational event, which will explore ongoing research, treatments, therapies, nutrition and resources available as they relate to cognition, motor skills, speech and more. Speakers are Sharon Krischer, a Parkinson’s advocate and creator of “Twitchy Woman”; Dr. Kerry Petsinger, a physical therapist and motivational speaker, creator of “Mornings that Matter”; and Dr. Megan Dooley, occupational therapist, ...

Milestone

Bismarck State College BISMARCK – Jeffrey Howard of Minot and Abigail Hudkins of Velva have been listed on the Bismarck State College President's Honor Roll for the summer 2026 semester. To qualify, students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes.

One person injured in semi-pickup crash

TIOGA – A 48-year-old man from Leesville, Louisiana, was injured when the pickup he was driving and a semi crashed on U.S. Highway 2, three miles south of Tioga, Sunday, Sept. 20. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 7:56 p.m., a Peterbilt semi with trailer was traveling eastbound on the highway in the right lane, approximately three miles south of Tioga. A Ram pickup was stopped at a red traffic light, waiting for the light to turn green. The Peterbilt struck the Ram from the rear. The driver of the Peterbilt, a 25-year-old man from Greybull, Wyoming, was ...

Two injured in motorcycle-van crash

WILLISTON – Two individuals were injured in a motorcycle-van crash in Williston Sunday, Sept. 20. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 8:27 p.m., a 2025 Kawasaki EX500 sport bike was traveling north on Second Avenue West in Williston at a high rate of speed. A 2013 Chrysler Town & Country minivan was stopped for a red light at the intersection of Second Avenue West and 42nd Street West. The sport bike struck the rear of the van. The sport bike driver, a 16-year-old male from Alamo, sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was later flown to a Fargo ...

OCIA class begins in Mohall Oct. 1

MOHALL – St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, sponsored by MLS Catholic, will begin an Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) class on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Parish Center. MLS Catholic includes St. Jerome’s in Mohall, St. John’s in Lansford, and St. James in Sherwood. The program ...