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Christmas Eve shooting on track for October trial

The trial of the former Department of Homeland Security agent charged in the murder of serviceman Nicholas Van Pelt is still on track for its scheduled trial date in October following a scheduling conference in North Central District Court on Wednesday, June 10. The purpose of the hearing ...

Voters turn out to settle ballot contests

Unofficial election results showed 8,059 Ward County voters went to the polls Tuesday, June 9, just shy of the 8,426 voters in the June 2024 election, for a 15.39% turnout rate. Primary election voting traditionally has been low, but Minot saw considerably heavier voting in the mayor’s ...

Milk donation boosts Backpack Buddies

June is National Dairy Month and this year Marketplace Foods paired up with Cass-Clay to donate two pallets of shelf stable milk to Souris Valley United Way’s Backpack Buddies program. The Backpack Buddies program provides children experiencing food insecurity with nutritious and ...

Ward County Unofficial Election Results

Burlington City Measure 1 (ban on fireworks in city limits) Yes: 67 No: 121 Burlington City Measure 2 (continue 6 mill levy for 10 years for recreational purposes) Yes: 120 No: 67 Burlington City Measure 3 (increase city sales tax from 1.5% to 2%) Yes: 66 No: 120 Donnybrook City Measure 1 (publish minutes in official newspaper) Yes: 5 No: 3 Douglas City Measure 1 (publish minutes in official newspaper) Yes: 10 No: 9 Sawyer City Measure 1 (publish minutes in official newspaper) Yes: 31 No: 29 Surrey City Measure 1 (redistribute 3% city sales tax with 1% to equipment, 1% ...

Founders’ Museum exhibit open at ND Capitol

BISMARCK — A new interactive exhibit celebrating the founding of the United States is now on display at the North Dakota State Capitol. The Founders’ Museum installation features a series of portraits and visual storytelling experiences highlighting key figures and moments from the ...

Saying thanks to military members, families

The Minot Area Chamber EDC Military Affairs Committee, in partnership with the Minot Park District, will be holding Military Appreciation in the Parks, a communitywide event to say "thank you" to active-duty and retired military members and their families, Friday, June 12. The day features ...