Today in Minot

Parents often turn to Tylenol when a child spikes a fever or can’t sleep from pain — a practice backed by decades of medical research. Yet President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have recently cast doubt, claiming acetaminophen causes autism, despite little credible evidence. Pediatricians and researchers stress the opposite: Tylenol, when used correctly, remains one of the safest options for children and pregnant women. The real danger, experts warn, lies not in the medicine but in the confusion stirred by misinformation. Tanya Lewis with Scientific American has the full story.

MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University will host an open house launch event where prospective students can learn about MSU’s newest degree offering and meet with program counselors and enrollment specialists. Minot State announced the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Innovation Engineering in early...

No. North Dakota’s voter turnout may not always shine, but it isn’t scraping the bottom, either. And recent online discussions suggesting we’re bringing up the bottom among the 50 states is not a reflection of the true information. Sabrina Halvorson with North Dakota News Cooperative has the full story that sets the records straight and gives us factual foundation to discuss voter engagement.

The Bank of North Dakota is working on a new loan assistance program for farmers in response to tough financial conditions facing the industry. Don Morgan, president of the state-owned Bank of North Dakota, said the state’s agricultural industry has been hit hard by a combination...

As fall sports seasons near their finish, one area athlete has already made her mark on the state stage. Des Lacs-Burlington junior Laila Christianson captured her second straight Class B girls golf championship this week, turning in a steady, composed performance at Pheasant Country Golf Course. With a two-round score of 3-under 141, she pulled away from the field and cemented herself as a rising force in North Dakota golf. Get the full tournament report including team results from Inforum.

An investigation into explicit images shared on Snapchat has reached Fargo’s Davies High School, where state agents seized dozens of student cellphones under new search warrants. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says many victims have been identified, some forced to change schools after harassment. The images include both real and AI-generated content, raising alarm over privacy and exploitation. While no arrests have been made, Wrigley made clear: creating or spreading such material isn’t a prank — it’s a crime, and charges are expected. Tasha Carvell with Grand Forks Herald has the full story.

Your morning cup of coffee carries a bigger story than most of us realize. While demand stays strong, the future of coffee is under strain from climate change, rising costs, and a dwindling farm workforce. Growers in Brazil, Ethiopia, and beyond are already feeling the squeeze as prime coffee land shrinks and younger generations walk away from the fields. Arabica still dominates, but researchers are testing heat-tolerant varieties — and even exploring synthetic brews. Coffee isn’t disappearing, but it may not taste the same tomorrow. James Doubek with NPR has the full story.

Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) Task Force 21 once again placed Minot, North Dakota, at the center of the nation’s defense dialogue when it hosted the 14th Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium in Washington, D.C. Nearly 200 attendees were given the opportunity to engage in tactical dialogue...