WILLISTON – A woman was seriously burned in an explosion and fire at a four-unit apartment building in Williston on Wednesday, July 15, according to the Williston Fire Department. The department reported it was dispatched at 12:16 p.m. to the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue West for a report of ...
BISMARCK – Lake Darling in Renville County, Devils Lake in Ramsey and Benson counties and Lake Brekken in McLean County are among water bodies for which the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has issued harmful algal bloom advisories. Harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs or blue-green algae, can develop quickly during warm, sunny weather. Some blooms produce cyanotoxins, which may affect people, pets and livestock if the water is swallowed or contacted. Water suspected of containing blue-green algae should be avoided. If contact occurs, rinse off with fresh water ...
A city manager’s budget proposal of nearly $218 million for 2027 will be getting scrutiny from the Minot City Council in coming days. The proposed budget, while up just 0.8% overall from 2026, includes a sizable property tax increase, from about $354 per $100,000 of property value to ...
On Saturday, July 18, several Minot roads will be closed in the morning for the annual North Dakota State Parade. The parade route will begin at the intersection of 18th Avenue Southwest and South Broadway. It will proceed northbound to Burdick Expressway, where the route will continue ...
DUNSEITH – The International Peace Garden is seeking volunteers interested in being part of a project to put the International Peace Garden on screen. An international video production crew will be filming at Peace Garden on Thursday, July 30, creating a feature that will showcase this remarkable place to audiences around the world. The Peace Garden is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the garden to life by appearing in the background of several scenes. Whether strolling a pathway, enjoying the flowers, or simply taking in the beauty of the garden, the presence of the ...
VELVA – The former Dot’s Pretzels building in Velva will serve as a regional distribution center for a rural food hub that’s set to launch a pilot project this fall. Supporters gathered in Velva on Wednesday, July 15, at an open house in the former manufacturing facility, donated by ...
