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Rabid bats reported in Bismarck

Local News September 3, 2026

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is alerting residents in Bismarck that since Aug. 20, two bats have tested positive for rabies within city limits and urges residents to take precautions and report unusual bat activity. Both bats were collected after dogs had contact with them, and no human exposures were reported. In the past five years, no bats have tested positive in Burleigh County. Most animal rabies cases reported to HHS are sporadic and occur across the state, and having two positive rabies cases from one area in a short period of time ...

Parks' Pumpkin Walk expands to 3 nights

Local News September 3, 2026

Minot Parks has announced the return of the 7th annual Pumpkin Walk, taking place Oct. 9, 10 and 11 from 6-9 p.m. each evening at Woodland Trail. Visitors can enjoy a free fun fall evening as they stroll through the illuminated trail, with food trucks and warm drinks available throughout the event. The Pumpkin Walk has grown into a beloved fall tradition in the Minot community, bringing thousands of visitors to Woodland Trail for a magical stroll surrounded by glowing jack-o-lanterns, according to the park district. Due to the event’s continued growth and strong attendance, Minot ...

Trinity performs innovative heart valve procedure

Local News September 3, 2026

Trinity Health has announced its first two Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures in the northwest North Dakota region’s history were successfully performed recently. The clinical leadership of Drs. Isaac Tea and Samir Turk, both interventional cardiologists, and Peter ...

Presidential disaster declaration approved

Local News September 3, 2026

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has approved North Dakota’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration following the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornados that impacted western and central North Dakota from June 7-9, according to North Dakota’s congressional delegation. The declaration approves $3.4 million in disaster costs and makes federal assistance available for recovery efforts in Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McLean, Mercer, Oliver and Williams counties. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak previously sent a letter to ...

MPS to host school safety, security event

Local News September 3, 2026

Minot Public Schools invites families, students, staff and community members to attend a School Safety and Security Night on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Minot High School Auditorium, 1100 11th Ave. SW. The community event will provide information about the district’s ongoing efforts to keep students, staff and visitors safe and prepared for potential acts of school violence. Attendees will also learn about the district’s comprehensive approach to preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from potential safety threats in partnership with the North Dakota Safety ...

McKenzie County to host data center forum

Local News September 3, 2026

WATFORD CITY — McKenzie County will host a Community Forum on Data Center Sound & Health on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6–8 p.m. at the McKenzie County Ag Expo. The forum will feature independent environmental health and acoustics professionals who will explain the science behind sound, low-frequency noise and infrasound; demonstrate how sound is measured and evaluated; and discuss how those concepts apply to industrial development. Before the forum, baseline sound measurements will be taken near existing industrial facilities throughout McKenzie County. During the presentation, ...