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Parenting webinar to focus on family meals

Home and Garden September 2, 2026

Family meals are among the most lasting and powerful traditions in family life. North Dakota State University Extension’s Parent and Family Education will host a webinar, “What’s for Dinner? Making Memories with Family Meals” on Sept. 29 from noon-1 p.m.. This webinar will explore the surprising impacts of family meals, three keys for more effective family meals, and five approaches to making family meals memorable and creating a "menu of family memories." Extension Family Science Specialist Dr. Sean Brotherson with NDSU will lead the webinar, which is free to North Dakota ...

Commission rejects proposed feedlot

Local News September 2, 2026

Ward County commissioners narrowly said no to a proposed animal feeding operation near Surrey on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The 3-2 vote reflected differing views on whether the feedlot met zoning requirements. Nathan Smith, a partner and proposed operator in the project, said after the meeting that ...

Wreaths Across America joins CAP for open house

Local News September 2, 2026

MinotWreaths.org will have a special presence when the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron opens its doors to the community for a hands-on, family-friendly open house Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Minot Armed Forces Reserve Center, 3420 2nd St. NE, Minot. Designed ...

MSU Homecoming parade set for Sept. 19

Local News September 2, 2026

This year marks the 100-year celebration of Minot State University’s Homecoming parade and game. The parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept 19. Lineup for participants begins at 9:30 a.m. The parade route starts on 10 3rd Ave. SE and ends at Minot State. The deadline to sign up for the parade is Tuesday, Sept. 14, with all information for participants to be distributed by Thursday, Sept 17. Sign up can be done by using the 2026 Homecoming Parade application website: www.minotstateu.edu/homecoming/.

NDDOT to begin mowing near state highways

Local News September 2, 2026

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Transportation will begin fall mowing operations along state highways in early to mid-September. Fall mowing is preparation for the upcoming winter season to help minimize drifting of snow onto the roadway. Adjacent landowners who plan to mow non-interstate ditches for hay should do so before the state mows these areas. Private mowing is not allowed in medians of four-lane highways. North Dakota state law requires hay bales to be stored on the outer edge of the right of way. Large round bales should not be placed on inslopes or within 60 ...

Drought drives deer behavior

Local News September 2, 2026

Drought is a prevalent problem this year and is affecting crops and wildlife across the region, according to Chris Asmundson, agricultural research technician at the NDSU Research Extension Center, south of Minot. Asmundon said raccoons, turkeys, woodpeckers and robins are just a few ...