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USDA invests to expand outdoor access

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $52 million in 19 projects, including one in North Dakota, to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation while benefiting farmers, ranchers and private landowners. Through the Voluntary Public ...

Forum Communications launches CBS in Minot

Forum Communications Co. announced the launch of the CBS network on its broadcast stations in the Bismarck and Minot regions, effective at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. Minot station KMCY 14.2 and Bismarck station KBMY 17.2 now broadcast CBS content over the air. KBMY 17.1 in Bismarck and KMCY 14.1 in Minot remain as the ABC affiliates in the region, with no changes for viewers or in programming. CBS can be viewed over the air as well as on cable, satellite and streaming providers, according to Forum Communications. Viewers are encouraged to look at local listings to continue viewing CBS ...

Colfax man convicted of cattle rustling

WAHPETON – Daniel Wayne Dockter, 44, of Colfax, was ordered to surrender to jail by noon Friday, July 31, following his sentencing in Southeast District Court in Richland County Thursday, July 30, for the theft of more than 130 head of cattle. According to North Dakota Stockmen's Association information, Dockter pleaded guilty July 30 to four counts – two Class A felonies for theft of more than $50,000 and two Class A misdemeanors for the unlawful transport of livestock from the state. Dockter received a 10-year sentence, with eight years suspended. He will serve two years before ...

New bomb wing leaders outline priorities

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – U.S. Air Force Col. John E. Burrell, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Scott D. Bradbury, bomb wing command chief, addressed airmen as the bomb wing's new command team, July 22 and July 24, outlining leadership priorities while emphasizing ...

Upcoming Minot area veterans' events

The following information is provided by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4, Minot. Aug. 10: Edgewood on 10th free veterans lunch, 12:15 p.m. Aug. 10: Our Redeemer's Military and Veterans Coffee and Cookies. Group discussion at 7 p.m. at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church, 700 16th Ave. SE. Enter at door #15 by the buses. Aug. 11: Somerset Court, free veterans lunch at noon. Aug. 27: Minot Lodge, free veterans breakfast at 8 a.m. Aug. 30: DAV and auxiliary pancake and sausage breakfast at the Moose Club. Free will offering. Open to the public. 9 a.m.-noon.

National Night Out set for Tuesday

This year’s National Night Out will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5:30-8 pm in Oak Park. The free event is sponsored by Trinity Health, the Minot Police Department, the Minot Park District and many other Minot businesses and community agencies. The community event promoting public safety will feature free games, food, face painting, prizes and inflatables, as well as educational booths, Trinity Health’s First Response Ground ambulance, law enforcement special equipment displays and Minot Police K9 demonstrations. National Night Out is an annual event encouraging stronger community ...