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Purchases approved as NAWS water nears

The Northwest Area Water Supply biota treatment plant near Max could begin startup in late August, with Lake Sakakawea water flowing to Minot by September or October, according to information provided to the Minot City Council Monday, June 1. With those dates nearing, the council approved ...

Roosevelt Park Pool opens for season June 5

The Minot Park District has announced Roosevelt Park Pool will officially open for the 2026 summer season on Friday, June 5. Following a summer closure last year, the Minot Park District is eager to welcome patrons back to one of Minot’s favorite summer destinations, according to Minot Parks information. “We are incredibly excited to welcome our patrons back to Roosevelt Park Pool after last summer’s disappointing closure,” Elly DesLauriers, executive director of the Minot Park District, said. “Our staff has been working hard to prepare for the season, and we look forward ...

4 Bears Casino & Lodge completes $100 million addition, renovation

NEW TOWN – A $100 million,146,200-square-foot renovation and addition have been completed at 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, located on the western shore of Lake Sakakawea, west of New Town. The project demolished the former 2-story hotel and remodeled the existing casino, adding a seven-story, ...

Influenza, COVID-19, RSV activity low in ND

Based on current surveillance indicators, influenza, COVID-19 and RSV activity is classified as low in North Dakota. The current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota, released by the N.D. Department of Health and Human Services, is for the week ending Saturday, May 23. The report provides a weekly summary of respiratory disease activity in the state, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Data is used for disease surveillance and monitoring of trends. All data is preliminary and subject to revision. Influenza and RSVP cases showed a ...

Experts say ND childcare crisis needs workforce fix

Nearly half of young children in the United States live in childcare deserts, according to a new analysis. In North Dakota, at least 14 counties meet less than 60% of the demand for childcare. The Center for American Progress says the gap is even higher in remote communities, creating a stark ...

Arts return to park, downtown this summer

Concert and art lovers will find even more to enjoy this summer with enhanced Thursday and Sunday events in downtown Minot and Oak Park. “It’s going to be a great summer,” said Myles Barcomb, co-executive director for Minot Area Council of the Arts. MACA is partnering with Citizens ...