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Minot’s festivals keep artisan coming back

A regular exhibitor at Norsk Hostfest since 1988, Donald Karsky didn’t have to think twice about bringing his weaving to Fjord Folk Fest this week. He knew he needed to return to Minot to support the new festival created after Norsk Hostfest announced 2025 was its last annual run. “They ...

Minot State University to open Aug 24-25

Minot State University has some big changes coming in 2026. Michael Linnell, MSU communications director, said classes start Monday, Aug 24, for those with classes after 4 p.m. and for the first full day, Tuesday, Aug 25. Move in weekend starts Friday, Aug 21. The university will also be ...

New ND Parks, Recreation director named

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Thursday, Aug. 20, appointed Tony Hillig, recreation division chief for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, to serve as the department’s director. Hillig has served as chief of the department’s recreation division since December 2020, ...

Residents share wind farm concerns with PSC

Residents living around Basin Electric Cooperative’s wind farm south of Minot shared their concerns about a plan to upgrade the facility with the North Dakota Public Service Commission at a hearing in Minot Thursday, Aug. 20. The repowering project is meant to extend the life of the wind ...

Funding addresses affordable housing

Wells Fargo hosted a panel and workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 20, announcing a $1.2 million investment in longtime partner Beyond Shelter, Inc. by the financial company and the Wells Fargo Foundation to support affordable housing developments, along with the donation of a former branch property ...

MHA Nation celebrates new water treatment plant

MANDAREE The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation) on Wednesday, Aug. 19, celebrated the grand opening of the Bruce A. Fox Water Treatment Plant at Mandaree. The new plant is responsible for providing clean water to the community across Fort Berthold Reservation. “Bruce was a ...