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MHA Nation to hold grand opening of Airbnb cabins

Local News May 21, 2026

NEW TOWN – The MHA Nation will host the grand opening of its Four Bears Dock Side Den Airbnbs Thursday, May 21, on the Four Bears Peninsula near the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, west of New Town. The ribbon cutting will begin at 1 p.m., with MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox and Four Bears Councilman Robert White giving opening remarks. The Airbnbs are the first tribally owned Airbnbs on Fort Berthold Reservation, according to MHA Nation information. Each of the eight cabins will provide an array of amenities, including community hot tub and firepit, direct lake access for fishing, swimming ...

ICBM test launch verifies system reliability

Local News May 21, 2026

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile Wednesday, May 20, at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This routine launch, designated GT 256, was ...

Mayoral candidates face off at forum

Local Elections May 21, 2026

Minot’s two mayoral candidates presented differing perspectives on Minot’s government at a candidates forum Tuesday, May 19. The Minot Alliance of Nonprofits in partnership with Minot Area Council of the Arts and Independence, Inc., sponsored the forum. Mayor Mark Jantzer, who is seeking ...

Memorial Day Ceremony set for ND Veterans Cemetery

Local News May 21, 2026

MANDAN – The 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at noon, Monday, May 25, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, 6.5 miles south of Mandan on N.D. Highway 1806. This annual event, hosted by the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery and North Dakota National Guard, honors all deceased American servicemen and women and is free to the public. The first observance was held in 1993. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early because of expected large crowds and the motorcycle honor run. Since seating is limited, bringing lawn chairs is recommended. Those who are only dropping off flowers for ...

Library Challenges patrons to unearth books this summer

Local News May 21, 2026

Minot Public Library is partnering with Ward County Public Library to kick off their annual Summer Reading Challenge with a scavenger hunt through downtown Minot that will be held on May 30 at Main Street Books from 1-2:30 p.m. The Challenge will run from June 1 through July 30 and patrons of all ages can participate by reading for 20 minutes every day for the chance to win fun prizes. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, so throughout the summer MPL will hold various dinosaur and archaeology themed events. In addition to winning prizes, each day a participant reads, they’ll earn ...

National Trails Day activities set in ND

Local News May 21, 2026

The Dakota Prairie Grasslands will host multiple events on June 6 in celebration of National Trails Day, in partnership with the American Hiking Society. The North Country Trail Association’s Dakota Prairie Chapter will host a National Trails Day Hike to Pigeon Point in the Sheyenne National Grasslands. Hikers will meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Middle Trailhead in the Sheyenne National Grasslands, located at 6471 147th Ave. SE, Sheldon, for a three-hour trek. Visit the chapter’s website for registration details. Members of the public are invited to volunteer and join the Forest Service ...