On this day, the Nazis had finally gained power and they begin doing what they did. New York blacked out, a wall fell, a war ended. In Minot, our editor’s wisdom was on full display, the Soo Line Railroad was busy building one of our newest restaurants, and the ND Supreme Court was swatting Ward County and setting some taxing precedents. […]
On this day we got our first good look at a closed fracture. Hitler failed to take over and was later charged with treason, and in the U.S. a four-term President was elected for the first time. Locally, our editor was commenting on the challenges that come with immigration, politicians who were buying the news so they could publish the “truth”, and perils of imposing a high license fee on entertainment. […]
On this day we saw lots of election firsts. In Russia, a new regime took the offices. Locally, an early example of “There’s nothing to do here” was cause for comment, and the brewer’s guild was singing the praises North Dakota’s agricultural products and encouraging moderation. […]
On this day, we elected a President known for his honesty. Gandhi taught us — like other notable figures from history — about the effectiveness of non violence, and television and politics and news got their start. In Minot, the Garrison Dam was attractive. Tragedy crossed the center line. And Minot State’s reputation for art education got official recognition. […]
On this day, Remember Remember the 5th of November. Vote. Susan B. Anthony did. And later, a tragic protest. In Minot, the editor was again complimenting those working to keep dollars earned in North Dakota from leaving. A Minot surgeon was advancing cataract surgery, and in Fargo, they were wondering if the liquor licensing ordinance might be a special interest protection racket. […]
On this day, Howard Carter gave Steve Martin something to sing about. Russia invaded another country, and we did not have peace in the middle east. In Minot, yesterday’s pioneer was today’s author. The election was over and it was time to get to work. And, the federal government was surveying land for a “Jet Air Base.” Locals commented. […]
On this day, a precursor to an important canal, Russia won an early leg of the space race, and some citizens finally got a vote. Locally, were were featured nationally. We had strong thoughts about public ‘education’, and there were stories of the old days. […]
On this day, the argument over which state came first was officially started. Howard Hughes flew a spruce goose, and the formal recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. was signed. In Minot, our editor had some patriotic and practical advice as we emerged from the great depression. […]
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the City Clerkâs office at 857-4752. This meeting will include the roll call, Pledge […]
On this day, the public saw a masterpiece, a President moved in, and women got their own school. In Minot, the feds were bailing out our local schools because we didn’t have the money, a plan for flood protection was in the works, and our local editor was commenting on how important it was for the Supreme Court to stay above politics. […]
On this day, the Protestants announced their reformation, the seeds of Las Vegas were sown, and women entered the ranks of professional referees. In Minot, we felt insulated from the larger world, air travel was taking off, and a few notable discoveries hinted at those here before us. […]
On this day, science fiction started a panic, we cut the ribbon on Mount Rushmore, and the jungle rumbled with heavyweights. In Minot, our editors knew who was really in charge, St. Joseph’s was settling on the best little city they had ever seen, and criminal justice “progress” turned out differently. […]
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2024 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the northeastern portion of the state. Samples will be tested from deer taken from units 1, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F1, 2K1, 2K2, 2L, 3A4 and 3B2. […]
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On this day, the stock market got knocked down for the full count, writing danced forward, and one computer said to the other. In Minot, The Ward County Independent ran it’s biggest paper ever, local media wasn’t afraid of calling out competitors, and election interference was afoot. […]
A fatal crash occurred on Highway 23 near mile marker 31, approximately 16 miles west of New Town, North Dakota, on October 28, 2024, at around 8:13 AM CT. The collision involved a 2017 Ford F-250 and a 2018 Freightliner semi-truck. Road and weather conditions were clear and dry at the time of the incident. […]
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Minot Police responded to reports of property vandalism involving paintball impacts in a southeast Minot neighborhood on October 27, 2024, at approximately 9:26 p.m. Officers arriving at the scene identified multiple vehicles, fences, and garages marked with paint splatter, consistent with damage from a paintball gun. Through video evidence and witness statements, officers were able […]
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