We are in the waning days of pumpkin season. I’ve consumed pumpkin spice lattes, cake and even lager. Now, we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and eating pumpkin pie. Before we transition to eggnog and candy canes, let’s celebrate all things pumpkin[...]
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Minot Police Request Public Assistance in Ongoing Homicide Investigation
The Minot Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as part of the ongoing investigation into the homicide that occurred earlier this morning, Friday, November 7, 2025, in northeast Minot. Investigators are asking any residents in the area of 3rd Street NE[...]
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Minot optimistic despite drop in Canadian visitors
Canadian travel to Minot dipped this year, but the story behind the numbers is more about resilience than rupture. Visit Minot estimates a 20% decline tied to “elbows up” political messaging and tariff tensions, yet decades of cross-border relationships kept the drop[...]
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Delta Cuts Minot Flight Under FAA Directive
A federal order to cut airline schedules by 10% is starting to ripple into Minot, and the first sign arrived Friday when Delta canceled its midday Minneapolis flight. Airport Director Jennifer Eckman says the reduction—driven by nationwide shortages in air-traffic-control staffing—could mean[...]
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Exclusive: Outdoor recreation on U.S. public lands generates $351 million a day in economic activity
A new report puts hard numbers behind something many outdoor users already sense: America’s public lands aren’t just scenic—they’re an economic powerhouse. The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable estimates that hiking, camping, fishing and other activities on federal lands generate $128 billion each year,[...]
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Russian attacks kill at least 11, injure 44 in Ukraine over past day
Ukraine faced another deadly barrage as Russian forces launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, striking cities and infrastructure across the country. Regional officials say at least 11 civilians were killed and 44 injured, with damage stretching from Dnipro to[...]
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Big One Craft Fair kicks off in Minot with more than 250 booths
Holiday season arrived early at the State Fair Center, where the Big One Craft Fair opened its 34th Annual Minot Christmas Show to steady crowds and more than 250 booths. With 175 exhibitors from around the country, the event blends handmade goods,[...]
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Mall loop roads in Minot open to vehicle traffic
Drivers in southwest Minot are finally seeing some relief as construction season winds down. Both the north and south loop roads along 24th Avenue SW near Dakota Square Mall are now open, easing traffic around one of the city’s busiest corridors. Crews[...]
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Federal Reserve Bank spokespeople talk recent housing crunch in North Dakota
Rising housing costs are hitting North Dakotans from both sides — whether they rent or hold a mortgage — and local leaders are trying to untangle why. At a Bismarck meeting this week, city officials, lenders, and housing advocates heard new analysis[...]
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Former Minot AFB commander to lead Global Strike Command
Air Force Global Strike Command marked a major transition this week as Gen. S.L. Davis took the helm, succeeding Gen. Thomas Bussiere during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base. Davis, formerly the Air Force’s Inspector General, now leads more than 36,000[...]
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Former Minot AFB commander to lead Global Strike Command
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on November 5, 2025. The test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability,[...]
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Former Republican lawmaker challenges North Dakota law on false political ads
A former North Dakota lawmaker is taking aim at one of the state’s political guardrails. Brandon Prichard, a controversial figure known for his hard-edged attacks on fellow Republicans, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn North Dakota’s corrupt practices law —[...]
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“The Communicator” for November 2025 by Minot Area Chamber-EDC
October was a lively month for the Minot Area Chamber EDC, and their latest update captures just how much momentum is building across the community. From Holly Hoffman’s survival stories energizing the Women Connect Signature Event to hosting economic developers from across[...]
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FAA staffing cuts: Minot airport gives a statement
Minot International Airport is reassuring travelers that its operations won’t be affected by the FAA’s decision to cut staffing at select air traffic control facilities nationwide. Because Minot’s tower is staffed by contract employees—not federal controllers—the airport falls outside the agency’s 10%[...]
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Ward County continuing patrols in Kenmare while town goes without local police
When Kenmare’s police chief resigned last month, the small town suddenly found itself without a local force — a daunting prospect for any community. But Ward County deputies have stepped in, much as they have before. Sheriff Bob Roed says his team[...]
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Inside the quiet takeover of local journalism by AI
AI may still feel like a novelty in some corners of media, but in local newsrooms it’s quickly becoming part of the daily workflow. A new analysis shows that nearly 1 in 10 newspaper articles nationwide now contain some AI-generated text —[...]