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SWC approves Grenora project funds

Local News October 10, 2026

BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Water Commission announced approval of more than $1.7 million in funding for water infrastructure projects across the state during its Oct. 8 meeting in Bismarck. The approved projects included Grenora water treatment plan improvement, $30,000. Four-year progress reports were presented for several projects, including All Seasons Water Users District’s Rolla area booster and North Prairie Rural Water District’s Mountrail County Water Supply Phase 2

Rice seeks jail release, new judge

Local News October 10, 2026

A Minot man charged with theft from a local archery club is asking the North Dakota Supreme Court to release him from jail and replace the judge in the case who put him there. In a petition filed in North Central District Court Oct. 2, Dallas Rice and his defense attorney Ashley Gulke argue ...

Rugby school voters to decide levy

Local News October 10, 2026

RUGBY – Residents in Rugby Public School District will vote Wednesday, Oct. 14, on a 10-mill excess levy to support district operations. The measure requires a 55% majority for passage, and if passed, the excess levy would remain in place for 10 years. The ballot measure has been proposed to address future loss of state funding due to anticipated, continued enrollment decline and rising costs. The district has been reducing expenses in recent years and presented voters with information about $377,000 in possible additional cuts if the measure fails.

Produced water spill occurs near Stanley

Local News October 10, 2026

STANLEY – A produced water spill from a valve failure occurred at a site about seven miles north of Stanley Tuesday, Oct. 6. Slawson Exploration Company, Inc., notified the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) about the incident. The company estimates about 8,148 gallons of produced water were released. Of that amount, 5,040 gallons remained onsite, while 3,108 gallons discharged off the property, impacting adjacent rangeland. Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas production. NDDEQ personnel are working with the responsible party and will continue to ...

Carve Wars contributes art to Minot

Arts and Entertainment October 10, 2026

Minot's first ever Carve Wars took place Tuesday-Saturday, Oct. 6-10, at the Minot Moose Lodge, where the public was invited to watch five artists over five days create large-scale sculptures that will become a permanent display in the community. While Carve Wars competition is usually ...

Children’s librarian earns award

Local News October 9, 2026

Randi Monley of the Minot Public Library has been named 2026 Librarian of the Year by the North Dakota Library Association. Monley has served the City of Minot for 13 years as Minot Public Library Children’s librarian. She has implemented popular children’s programming including READ Dogs, Smart Start and Kindness Knights. “Randi’s motto has been to ‘see kids for who they are where they are’ and our community has seen the fruits of those efforts,” Minot Public Library Director Josh Pikka said. “She also envisioned the recent remodel for the Children’s Library, as well ...