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Behavioral health conference theme is Renew

Local News September 9, 2026

BISMARCK – Registration is open for the sixth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Monday through Thursday, Sept. 14-17, at the Bismarck Event Center. The conference also will be available virtually. This four-day conference brings together behavioral health and children and family services professionals from across North Dakota to connect, learn, share best practices and strengthen their work with individuals, children and families. Behavioral health advocates, service providers, child welfare ...

Outdoor festival learning experience for youth

Local News September 9, 2026

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other organizations hosted the 19th annual Outdoor Youth Festival at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoor Skills Park on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, Thursday, Sept. 3. The two-hour evening event featured a ...

Research Center precipitation

Local News September 9, 2026

On Monday, Sept. 7, at 8 a.m., 0.62-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the 24-hour period. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 a.m., 0.45-inch of moisture was recorded at the NCREC in the 24-hour period.

Firefighter's Hall of Fame announces inductees

Local News September 9, 2026

The North Dakota Firefighter's Museum Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 inductees into the Hall of Fame with the ceremony to be held on Oct. 10, according to the museum. The banquet is open to the public and is being held in Garrison. Starting at 4:30 p.m., the museum will hold an open ...

Special Olympics Truck Pull seeks participants

Local News September 8, 2026

Special Olympics North Dakota welcomes Minot-area residents to test their strength at the LETR Truck Pull in support of Special Olympics North Dakota. This year’s event is Saturday, Sept. 26, at the N.D. State Fairgrounds on the Midway. Registration begins at 11 a.m. The LETR Truck Pull begins at 12:30 p.m. To register in advance, visit the Special Olympics North Dakota website or call 746-0331. Volunteer opportunities also are available. “The LETR Truck Pull is a fun opportunity to support local Special Olympics athletes and bring the community together,” said Nancy Hanson, ...

Building Permits

Local News September 8, 2026

City of Minot August – Homeowner, 8400 10th Ave. NE, shed, $9,738. – Homeowner, 4921 37th Ave. SE, detached garage, $39,000. – GAS Investments, 1921 9th St. NW, three egress windows, $4,500. – Homeowner, 6 Irma Ct., shed, $6,972. – Mindt Construction, 5000 24th St. SE, detached garage, $20,000. – Homeowner, 305 24 St. NW, front step replacement, $3,800. – Homeowner, 1403 Cottonwood Ave. shed, $7,000. – Dig It Up Backhoe Service, 625 15th St. SE, demolition of a mobile home, asbestos abatement, trees and stump removal, sanitary sewer service and water service ...