The North Dakota Republican Party will hold its 2026 State Convention at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot on March 28-29, with early registration and a social event scheduled for the evening of March 27. Chairman Matthew Simon announced the convention[...]
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Minot State Lifelong Learning Institute offers multiple ceramics classes
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University’s Lifelong Learning Institute will offer multiple ceramics classes as part of its Spring 2026 schedule, including weekly and monthly open studios. Tuesday evenings feature demonstrations designed to enhance your skills, covering topics ranging from plaster mold[...]
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Minot man dies after being struck in crosswalk near courthouse
A 48-year-old Minot man has died after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing East Burdick Avenue earlier this month. Tristan John Wanner was walking westbound in a marked crosswalk in front of the Ward County District Courthouse on the evening[...]
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126th Annual Christmas Bird Count Coming to Minot December 27th
The sun won’t be up yet when a small band of birders gathers at Prairie Sky Bread this Saturday morning, thermoses in hand, ready to spend the shortest days of the year doing something humans have done for 126 winters straight: counting[...]
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Service members to receive $1,776 one-time “Warrior Dividend” before Christmas
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — During a White House speech to the nation on December 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced that about 1.45 million U.S. service members will receive a one-time, tax-free payment of $1,776 ahead of Christmas. The[...]
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Ward County Low-Head Dam Remediation Part of Water Commission $30.4 Million Funding Approvals
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved more than $30.4 million in cost-share funding for water supply and other water infrastructure projects across the state during its December 16 meeting in Bismarck. The approved projects include municipal and[...]
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Commerce opens applications for Base Enhancement Grant Program
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is now accepting proposals for the Base Enhancement Grant Program, created by Senate Bill 2018 to support communities with Air Force and Air National Guard installations. The program provides $1 million in funding to strengthen and[...]
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Vehicle Fire Extinguished in Southeast Minot Parking Lot
Minot firefighters quickly put out a vehicle fire late Sunday night in southeast Minot. According to the Minot Fire Department, crews were dispatched at about 11:17 p.m. to a report of a vehicle on fire in a hotel parking lot. Engine 2[...]
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“Beavers After Hours” Brings Late-Night Energy to Minot State
“Beavers After Hours” is a classic late-night talk show with a Minot State focus, written and produced by MSU Pro Comm students and hosted by late-night veteran Jake Thrailkill. The show features an opening monologue, interviews with and performances by guests of[...]
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MSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee brings in record donations for DVCC
MINOT, N.D. – A month-long winter clothing and food drive led by the Minot State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) brought in record donations for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) this October, filling a minivan with bags and bins gathered from[...]
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Team Minot Cookie Drive
Let’s bake a little joy together this season! We’re collecting homemade cookies on Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 to bring extra holiday spirit to Team Minot, and we’d love your help. Simply package your cookies in a disposable container, include[...]
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New School Performance Information Available, North Dakota Schools Show Meaningful Gains in Choice Ready, Graduation Rates
State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier on Friday said updated school accountability reports and results from North Dakota’s new statewide student assessment are available for North Dakotans to review on the state’s Insights website. A federal law, called the Every Student Succeeds Act, requires state[...]
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Armstrong eyes Jan. 21 as tentative date for special legislative session
Gov. Kelly Armstrong today informed legislative leaders that he has identified Jan. 21 as the tentative date for a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly to act on anticipated federal funding for North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program. North Dakota submitted[...]
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Twelve Minot businesses fail recent alcohol compliance check
Minot police spent November checking how well local businesses are keeping alcohol out of the hands of minors, and most passed the test. Officers carried out compliance checks at 92 licensed establishments across the city, finding 66 fully compliant and 12 in[...]
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ND Improves Grade In Financial Literacy
State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier lauded North Dakota’s improvement on a national financial literacy report card, saying the result strengthens efforts to make North Dakota the nation’s most financially literate state. The report card examined state laws, educational policies, and curricula that[...]
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Eat Local to Support First-Term Airmen: Operation Homebound Day is December 4
The Minot community is invited to grab a fork – and a friend – for a cause that truly hits home. This Thursday, December 4, both north and south Broadway locations of QDOBA Mexican Eats and Jersey Mike’s Subs in Minot will[...]