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Halloween fan advances in national contest

ANAMOOSE – April Marquart of Anamoose has long been a fan of horror movies, haunted houses and Halloween. So, when she saw an advertisement for a national contest to win a chance to meet some of the biggest actors in horror films, she decided it was worth a shot. Marquart has finished high ...

Parshall ambulance receives grant

WASHINGTON – Parshall Rural Ambulance Service was awarded $4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to U.S. Sen. John Hoeven. The department awarded $30.45 million in total funding for nine roadway safety projects across North Dakota through the Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The Parshall ambulance service will use its funding to support roadway safety planning and emergency response improvements, including technology and coordination initiatives. Among others receiving funds included Williams County, which was awarded nearly $8 ...

Regional meeting tackles housing, workforce

The successful strategies of rural communities to generate new housing and the region’s efforts to grow its workforce were the focus of Souris Basin Planning Council’s 2026 State of Region 2 event in Minot Thursday, Oct. 29. “We’re not waiting for the solution to come to us. We’re ...

Minot family creates annual Halloween display

Decorating for Halloween is a yearly routine for many, but for one Minot family, it's a tradition that has become an opportunity to spend time together and create something new each year. The Hoffarts have been decorating for several years. In their yard, this year's display includes ...

BNSF rail overpass receives funding

WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $2.08 million to the City of Minot for the 27th Street Grade Separation Project, according to North Dakota’s congressional delegation. The funding will support preliminary engineering and environmental work for a proposed four-lane overpass that would eliminate two at-grade crossings with BNSF Railway tracks east of the state fairgrounds, improving safety and reducing delays for motorists and rail traffic. “Minot is an important rail hub for our state’s agriculture, energy and manufacturing industries,” U.S. Sen. ...

Vitalant schedules November blood drives

As a special thank you in November, all Vitalant blood donors will be entered to win one of three $10,000 prepaid gift cards in Vitalant Donor Rewards. Donors from Nov. 1-22 also will be able to redeem an exclusive Winnie-the-Pooh T-shirt. Donors who use code THANKFUL-2026-V to make their appointment to give between Nov. 23-30 will each get a $20 Rewards gift card. To make an appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Local blood drives for November are: – Wednesday, Nov. 4, Nedrose High School, noon-5 p.m. – Tuesday, Nov. 10, Max High School, 9 ...