The Minot Police Department continues to investigate the homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of Friday, November 7, 2025, in northeast Minot. The victim has been identified as Anthony William Redmond, a 27-year-old Minot resident. Redmond died as a result[...]
Celebrating local talent: North Dakota Stage Fest opens in Watford City
Community theater took center stage in Watford City this weekend as three companies from across the region came together for the first North Dakota Stage Fest. McKenzie County Community Theater, Williston’s Entertainment Inc., and Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater each brought a 30–40 minute[...]
Minot-Franchise Rocky’s Burgers, Franks & Fries now open in south Fargo
Rocky’s Burgers, Franks & Fries has made its way to Fargo, marking a quick expansion for a brand that got its start in Minot just one year ago. Led by longtime restaurateur Mike Sartwell, Rocky’s mixes big-city flavors — including a New[...]
As Canadians visit and spend less, Kalispell, Montana looks to lure them back
Canadian travel to the U.S. has been slipping for months, but the impact is hitting places like Kalispell (an Minot) particularly hard. After years of relying on Canadian visitors to fill hotels and storefronts year-round, the Flathead Valley is now seeing steep[...]
Trump’s $2,000 tariff ‘dividend’ post is likely to fuel the stimulus check rumor mill for months
President Trump’s latest tariff-related claim is already rippling through the news cycle: a $2,000 “dividend” for Americans who aren’t high-income. The idea appeared in a weekend Truth Social post, but even his own treasury secretary says he’s unaware of any such plan.[...]
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‘Sky is done falling,’ North Dakota rancher says of dropping cattle prices
North Dakota rancher August Heupel has yet to sell any of the beef calves he has raised this year, so far avoiding the recent drop in prices that was fueled in part by comments from President Donald Trump on importing beef. Heupel[...]
Three U.S. regions each produce more natural gas than most countries
The United States remains the world’s dominant natural gas producer, widening its lead even further in the most recent data. In 2023, the U.S. produced 104 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d)—about 75% more than Russia, the second-largest producer. And production has[...]
US social costs of plastics may total over $1 trillion annually, report finds
A new Duke University analysis puts a striking price tag on America’s plastic problem, estimating that production, use, and disposal saddle the country with up to $1.1 trillion in hidden social costs each year. Most of that burden falls on public health,[...]
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Young entrepreneurs shine at Children’s Business Fair in Steinbach
Clearspring Centre in Steinbach, Manitoba may be a long drive from Minot, but the spirit behind its Children’s Business Fair strikes close to home. The event drew 45 young vendors this year, each testing out the basics of entrepreneurship with handmade crafts,[...]