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Embark on pet trek at Fort Mandan

Local News June 15, 2026

WASHBURN — Bring your furry companions to the Great Pet Trek at the Fort Mandan State Historic Site near Washburn on Saturday, June 20, from 1-3:30 p.m. This fun-filled, free event celebrates Seaman, the Newfoundland dog who was in the area while accompanying the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804-5. Stroll alongside the scenic Missouri River with your pets and take part in a group photo in front of the Seaman statue. At 1:30 p.m., the Pet Olympics kicks off with playful competitions and activities. A pet show is at 2 p.m. Pets will compete by size and be judged on leash behavior ...

MSU brings 'Young Frankenstein' to life

Arts and Entertainment June 15, 2026

The Minot State University Summer Theatre is bringing “Young Frankenstein” to life for the first time on the Josh Duhamel Stage at the Amphitheater. The 61st season kicks off on Wednesday, June 17, with the musical that follows the storyline of the Mel Brooks movie of the same name. The ...

Trinity car show set for Wednesday

Local News June 15, 2026

Trinity Health invites the community to an evening of cars, food and family-friendly fun at the Trinity Health Car Show: Park for the Park, set for Wednesday, June 17, from 3-8 p.m. in the northeast parking lot of Trinity Health Hospital. All wheeled vehicles are welcome, from classic cars and motorcycles to trucks, custom builds and more. Attendees will get an up-close look at the Trinity Health First Response helicopter and ambulance. Vehicle registration and attendance are free. Vehicle registration can be completed by filling out a form at https://shorturl.at/JEtSi. There will be a ...

Council moves forward with pound plan

Local News June 15, 2026

Two animal rescue operations submitted proposals to provide the City of Minot with pound services, and both were accepted by the Minot City Council Monday, June 15, despite the projected cost. In its proposal, Animal Empowerment League (AEL) offered pricing options ranging from $270,240 to ...

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

National News June 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead. Officials said Monday that emergency crews responded after the aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m. at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that entered service in 1955. Designed to carry both conventional and nuclear weapons, it has been used in conflicts involving the U.S. military from Vietnam to Iran.

School board ratifies union contracts

Local News June 13, 2026

The Minot Public School Board approved the latest contracts with the teachers' and administrators' unions following several weeks of negotiations at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 11. District business manager Laura Dokken reviewed the new one year contract with the North Dakota ...