We all get a surprise visitor sometimes, but for one North Dakota resident, her new arrival is truly unexpected. This week, a Pyrrhuloxia—a striking bird typically found in the deserts of the Southwest and Mexico—showed up at a backyard feeder in Sterling.[...]
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The Full Story on the October Cheese Recall You’re Just Hearing About Now
You may have seen those alarming headlines about a shredded cheese recall—and while the news is concerning, it isn’t actually new. Back in October, Great Lakes Cheese Co. pulled over a quarter million cases of cheese, sold under many different brand names,[...]
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Welcome to America’s dollar store economy
When a retailer like Dollar General posts one of its strongest quarters in years, you might assume the economy is booming, but the reality is more complicated. Shoppers are actively trading down, leaving mid-range stores for value chains just to make ends[...]
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Minot City Council discusses proposal to renew SVAS contract as city pound
The Minot City Council has agreed to negotiate a new, three-year contract with the Souris Valley Animal Shelter to continue providing city pound services. However, key council members are pumping the brakes, wanting more clarity. They are questioning the need for an[...]
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‘New York Times’ sues Pentagon over media restrictions
The fundamental struggle between a free press and government control is playing out right now at the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently implemented a policy demanding that credentialed journalists pledge not to report any unauthorized information, even if it’s unclassified. Seeing[...]
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How to educate teens about CWD? A video game, of course
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a deadly neurological illness in deer caused by a misfolded protein; it isn’t easy to understand. Recognizing that complex science needs engaging delivery, University of Minnesota researchers have developed a unique solution: “Cofactor.” This new text-based video game,[...]
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Base leaders thank Minot for community support | News, Sports, Jobs – Minot Daily News
Minot’s long-standing bond with the Air Force was front and center Monday as the commanders of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing publicly thanked the city for its unwavering support. Speaking before the Minot City Council, Col. Jesse Lamarand and[...]
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Ice Safety Recommendations 2025
North Dakota’s early winter hasn’t delivered the steady cold needed to build reliable ice, and that’s keeping game wardens on alert. In a new video, Game Warden Supervisor Jackie Lundström walks hunters and anglers through the real risks of thin ice and[...]
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Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental health calls
Winnipeg is taking a significant step toward reshaping how it handles mental health emergencies. Mayor Scott Gillingham is pushing for a dedicated crisis-response service—one that sends trained, trauma-informed professionals instead of police to wellness checks and other non-violent calls. With well-being calls[...]
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The Communicator for December 2025
November was bursting with energy at the Minot Area Chamber EDC, and this issue brings you a front-row seat to the momentum! From the sparkle of our Winter Wonderland Showcase of Business to the heartfelt generosity of the Minot Area Food Drive,[...]
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Costco is suing Trump to avoid getting stuck with the tab on tariffs
Costco is taking the federal government to court, pushing to protect its chance at a refund if the Supreme Court ultimately rejects President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. The company argues that, without intervention, a looming deadline could cut off its ability to[...]
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County makes road plans for 2026
Ward County is gearing up for another packed construction season, as County Engineer Dana Larsen outlined a long list of projects in the county’s 2026–27 Transportation Improvement Plan. From roundabout work west of Minot to culvert replacements, bridge upgrades, and long-delayed paving,[...]
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McKenzie Health Expands Regional Footprint with New Minot Clinic
McKenzie Health is strengthening its regional footprint while keeping its focus firmly on Watford City. The health system has expanded into Minot with a new orthopedic clinic, marking another step in its broader growth strategy. Leaders say the move helps sustain high-quality[...]
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‘States must act’: Utah Governor pushes for AI regulations ahead of federal preemption talk
Utah leaders are sharpening their focus on artificial intelligence, and Gov. Spencer Cox is making one point clear: innovation is welcome, but protecting children comes first. At a statewide AI Summit, Cox urged tech executives to expect firm boundaries when digital tools[...]
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A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here’s how to do it
Social media breaks aren’t just a trend — new research suggests they may make a real difference. A study published in JAMA Network Open found that young adults who cut back on social media for just one week saw noticeable drops in[...]
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Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimes
Efforts to stop illegal drugs at the border took an unexpected turn this week. President Donald Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández — a man U.S. prosecutors once described as central to one of the world’s largest cocaine-trafficking networks. The[...]