A government shutdown might feel distant until it reaches your own backyard — and for Minot Air Force Base, it just did. Around 600 civilian employees are being furloughed, pausing much of the day-to-day work that keeps the base running. Essential operations[...]
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U.S. Senate Confirms Baesler as Assistant Secretary of Education
BISMARCK, N.D., Oct. 3, 2025 — Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, was confirmed Friday by the U.S. Senate to serve as assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education in the U.S. Department of Education. The position oversees federal[...]
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Rural schools say $100K visa fee could make it hard to hire teachers
In western Alaska, the Kuspuk School District relies on planes to connect its far-flung schools — and on teachers from the Philippines to keep them running. Roughly 60% of its certified teachers are international hires working under special visas. But a new[...]
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Iowa soybean president urges trade deal with China; calls Trump policies a ‘bitter pill’ for farmers
Iowa Soybean Association President Tom Adam urged the Trump administration, in a statement Thursday, to prioritize a trade deal with China and to support soybean farmers who are without their biggest market. China typically buys 60% of global soybean exports, and the[...]
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Tom Joyce selected as Minot’s new City Manager
Minot’s search for a new city manager is officially over, and the choice came from within. Tom Joyce, who has served as interim since July and as assistant city manager since January, was unanimously appointed to the role by the city council.[...]
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Fargo police respond to viral Facebook post criticizing officers’ response to service call (and share what really happened)
A Facebook post accusing Fargo police of “cowardice” in handling a reported assault quickly gained traction, prompting the department to release bodycam details and clarify its officers’ actions. Police say when they arrived, both the man and woman involved denied anything was[...]
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Trump’s tariffs spur US aluminum industry to boost recycling
Americans throw away more than a billion dollars’ worth of aluminum cans each year, a loss that now carries new weight as tariffs reshape the market. With imports suddenly more expensive, scrap has become the industry’s lifeline — cheaper, cleaner, and far[...]
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Sask Water Announces $15 Million in Major Projects at Rafferty Dam
Today, Minister responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA) Daryl Harrison provided an update on three major infrastructure projects that were completed around Rafferty Dam this summer, totaling an investment of more than $15 million. “Rafferty Dam is an important piece of[...]
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Prairie Public eliminates 12 staff positions due to federal, state funding cuts
Prairie Public, North Dakota’s longtime public broadcaster, is facing its toughest test yet. This week the organization announced a nearly 20% staff reduction after losing both federal funding and a large portion of its state support. Leaders warn that some programming and[...]
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Expiration of tax credits could mean larger health insurance bills for ND farmers
North Dakota farmers are staring down a tough road ahead, squeezed by rising health insurance costs and falling crop prices. With Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire in 2025, many farm families could see premiums jump more than 75%—a blow[...]
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University of Mary hits record with over 3,900 students enrolled
The University of Mary is celebrating record enrollment this fall, with nearly 4,000 students — the largest in its 66-year history. Growth is spread across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, drawing students from all 50 states and 20 countries, though North Dakota[...]
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Public input needed for transportation improvements across Minot area
Minot’s future roads, rails, and sidewalks are taking shape on paper, and residents once again have a chance to weigh in. The draft Metropolitan Transportation Plan maps out priorities through 2050, from upgrades along Broadway to a proposed roundabout near Burlington. It[...]
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Gov. Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Strinden Meet with MHA Nation to Strengthen State-Tribal Partnerships
NEW TOWN, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden and state agency representatives met today with leaders and members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation, discussing challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities for state-tribal relations. The visit was part[...]
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National Flood Insurance Program Expired Tuesday, New Policies and Some Home Loans Halted
The nation’s largest flood insurance program has now lapsed, leaving millions of homeowners in limbo. With the National Flood Insurance Program shut down, new policies and renewals are frozen, putting real estate deals in flood-prone areas on hold and leaving families exposed[...]
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Task Force 21 Brings National Security Leaders Together for 14th Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium
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[...]
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Change is brewing in the coffee industry. What lies ahead?
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[...]