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McLean County Crash Claims Life of Bottineau Man

An 88-year-old man from Bottineau died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 37. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports the collision occurred around 4:55 p.m. on November 28, as snow and wind created icy,[...]

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Ukraine, Norway to jointly produce drones starting in 2026

Ukraine’s defense industry is taking another step toward long-term self-reliance. Kyiv and Oslo have signed an agreement to begin joint drone production, with a pilot line planned for 2026. The partnership blends Ukraine’s battlefield-tested innovation with Norway’s industrial base and research strength,[...]

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The average monthly car payment in all 50 states

Drivers across the country may be feeling the squeeze, but a new breakdown of average monthly car payments shows just how uneven the pressure really is. Costs now top $700 a month in several Southern and Western states, led by Texas, while[...]

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Shaw: A heartbreaking and preventable goodbye

Families who fled a war zone hoping to rebuild their lives in the Upper Midwest are now being forced to pack up again—this time because of expired work permits. A Moorhead couple, Svitlana and Max, became part of the community, held steady[...]

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Minot YMCA continues repairs following July flood

A burst fire-suppression line left the Minot YMCA with more than a million dollars in damage this summer, but the organization is steadily rebuilding its way back to full strength. Executive director Roger Mazurek says flooring, carpets, and key mechanical systems were[...]

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Ward County Commission | December 2, 2025

The Ward County Commission will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 am in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s[...]

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On This Day | Now That’s a Membership Drive!

They got a deodorized skunk, gave it to a member. When he signed up a new member, he passed the skunk on to another member. The plan was effective. The Jaycees got 40 new [...]Read More... from On This Day | Now[...]

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On This Day | Beware the News

The rapid transfer of news leaves something to be desired. Maybe it would not do to go back to the old slower times. But it would mean greater peace of mind and less unrest. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Beware[...]

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The Late Season Hunting Advantage

Late-Season Hunting: An Underrated Opportunity When most hunters think about prime time for pheasants, grouse or whitetails in North Dakota, early November usually comes to mind. Those crisp mornings, full stands of cover, and fields humming with activity. But there’s a quiet[...]