The International Peace Garden opened its 9/11 memorial site in 2002. The area contains salvaged iron remnants, donated in 2010, from the remains of the World Trade Center, according to its website. Each year the Peace Garden holds a memorial service open to the public on Sept. 11 to ...
BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an individual older than 60 from southwestern North Dakota has become the state’s first West Nile virus-related death in 2026. As of Sept. 9, 25 human West Nile virus cases have been reported in 14 counties, HHS reported. Fourteen of those individuals were hospitalized. In 2025, North Dakota had 86 cases and two West Nile virus-related deaths. Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms or have only mild symptoms, such as fever and headache. In more severe cases, the virus can cause high fever, ...
Ann Nelson was born in Ashland, Wisconsin, in 1971 and raised in Stanley, North Dakota. Nelson lost her life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, and since has been honored throughout the state of North Dakota for her passions and aspirations. Nelson worked in the World Trade ...
Families and people of all ages are invited to celebrate literacy, learning and community at Fall Into Reading, a free event taking place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m. at the Minot Public Library. This community literacy event aims to unite families, educators and local organizations for an engaging afternoon dedicated to the joys of reading and interactive learning activities. Guests will enjoy activity stations throughout the library, opportunities to connect with local organizations, schools and community resources and participate in plenty of hands-on fun. As a special ...
FARGO – Fourteen "Trees Award" winners from across the state were recognized at the 36th Trees Bowl and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 29. The Trees Awards recognize individuals, organizations and agencies who contribute in an outstanding way to forestry activities. This year’s ...
Minot homeowners would pay about 6% more in city property tax under a budget approved on first reading by the Minot City Council Wednesday, Sept. 9. Six residents spoke at a public hearing on the budget, largely to urge the council to find ways to eliminate a tax increase. Raising concerns about paying for a tax increase on fixed incomes or after having been set back financially by the 2011 flood, residents cited the hardships that higher taxes create. One resident also stated he was pleased with the direction the council was going in reducing the amount of the increase. The council ...
