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Social Security COLA raises affordability questions

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is renewing concerns about whether older North Dakotans can keep up with the price of everyday essentials. Seniors will see a 3.6% increase in Social Security benefits beginning in January, which averages an extra $75 per month. About one in ...

Panelists explore energy’s horizon

North Dakota is at the precipice of a new era in energy production, according to state energy leaders at the Western Dakota Energy Association annual meeting in Minot Thursday, Oct. 22. State Sen. Dale Patten, R-Watford City, acknowledged the looming challenges in speaking to an audience of ...

DCB nursing program receives support

BOTTINEAU – The Bottineau County Veterans recently hosted a pancake breakfast to benefit the Dakota Nursing Program at Dakota College at Bottineau. The $1,500 raised will provide for three $500 nursing scholarships for DCB students enrolled in the practical nurse or Associate in Applied ...

Medora Christmas show coming to town

The traveling Magical Medora Christmas show, which has become a beloved Christmas tradition in communities across the upper Midwest, will be back for another season starting Nov. 30 in northwestern North Dakota. The show will take place in the following cities at the following locations, dates and times: – Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in Concordia Lutheran Church, Crosby. – Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Williston High School Auditorium. – Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Watford City High School Auditorium. – Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Tioga Community Center. – Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson ...

Mission in Motion: Volunteers turn out for cross planting

Minot Wreaths Across America saw a powerful community turnout at its annual Cross Planting Day held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Rosehill Memorial Park cemetery. Nearly 75 volunteers from ages 2 to 92 joined together in preparation for the meaningful day of remembrance at the anticipated Wreaths ...

NDDEQ taking comments on transfer station

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has opened public comment on an application for renewal of Waste Management of North Dakota, Inc.’s Minot Transfer Station. Waste Management currently owns and operates the transfer station located in Harrison Township in Ward County. Waste Management is proposing to renew its permit to allow the transferring of municipal solid waste. The facility was first permitted in 1993. The NDDEQ believes a permit that meets the requirements of the North Dakota Solid Waste Management rules and is protective of human health and the ...