Milestone
University of Maryland Global Campus ADELPHI, Md. – Finn Tipps of Minot was among 2026 summer graduates from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Troop 425 celebrates 110 Eagle Scouts
Scouting America Troop 425 in Minot has surpassed 100 Eagle Scouts, reaching 110 this year as the organization continues to teach leadership, service and life skills to each generation. George Smith, former troop master and current committee chair, has been involved with Troop 425 since 1993 ...
Court declines new judge for Rice
The North Dakota Supreme Court has rejected a petition from Dallas Rice for a new judge in his case involving felony theft from an archery club for which he had served as president. Rice had petitioned the Supreme Court for a supervisory writ on Oct. 2 after North Central District Judge Gary ...
Possible state belt tightening affects Ward Extension
As an Extension horticulturist position in Ward County sits vacant, a question exists over whether it eventually will be filled. The answer could lie with the North Dakota Legislature. Dr. Shana Forster, director of the North Dakota State University Research Extension Center in Minot, spoke to the Ward County Commission Thursday, Nov. 5, about the future of the position. Emily How had served in the newly created position as horticulturist in Ward County since August 2022. She recently moved away, leaving the position vacant. Forster said the governor’s call for state agencies to ...
Santa’s Mailboxes return to Minot
Santa’s Mailboxes are making their return to Minot on Thursday, Nov. 12, giving children a special opportunity to send their holiday wishes straight to the North Pole. The mailboxes will be located at Scandinavian Heritage Park and Magic City Discovery Center, where children can drop off their letters to Santa with no postage required. Santa will write back to every child. Santa’s Mailboxes will be available at both locations from Nov. 12 through Dec. 11. To celebrate the return of Santa’s Mailboxes, families are invited to a kickoff event on Nov. 12 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at ...
State VFW leader to speak at Veterans Day program
Brad Reed, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of North Dakota from West Fargo, will be the guest speaker at the Veterans Day program in Minot on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The program will begin at 11 a.m. in the Armory located inside the Minot Municipal Auditorium at 420 3rd Ave. ...