Today in Minot

Xcel Energy has agreed to cut a proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers. The agreement that is pending approval with the North Dakota Public Service Commission would raise overall rates by 10.37%, with the increase for residential customers at 12.92%. Northern States Power Co.,...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate and House Armed Services committees will open bipartisan inquiries into U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea, with a focus on an alleged follow-on attack that The Washington Post reported killed two survivors of the initial operation....

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 donate 100% of the...

Minot leaders are weighing long-term traffic needs as the Maple Diversion flood protection project draws near, and their latest decision points to a solution that draws lots of community chatter: a roundabout. The City Council unanimously approved funding to revise design plans at Sixth Street and Second Avenue Southwest, adding a circular intersection meant to ease future delays and avoid costlier fixes down the road. The discussion revealed mixed feelings, from neighbors’ past frustrations to engineers’ confidence that roundabouts remain safer and economical than traditional signals. Jill Schramm with Minot Daily News has the full story.

Communities across North Dakota are wrestling with a hard truth: decades of crackdowns and billions in federal spending haven’t stopped the flow of drugs or the harms tied to addiction. As debate grows over harm-reduction programs, the argument centers on what actually helps people stay alive long enough to seek recovery. Supporters say tools like clean-supply exchanges and naloxone aren’t about enabling drug use—they’re about preventing preventable deaths, reducing community burdens, and creating a pathway to trust and treatment. For the full thoughtful commentary on why its time for a new approach, read Mr. Port’s latest.

Boston is testing a simple but powerful idea: when space is scarce, stack community needs together. In three neighborhoods, the city is pairing new public libraries with affordable housing, turning limited land into places that offer both shelter and connection. It’s part of a broader return to mixed-use development, where civic buildings anchor walkable communities and public assets work harder for residents. For many Bostonians, it’s a chance to rebuild neighborhoods—and opportunity—on the same footprint.

A new analysis warns that the U.S. is losing ground on the modern battlefield—not for lack of power, but because its cost calculations no longer add up. As warfare shifts toward cheap drones and low-cost munitions, adversaries are inflicting damage at a fraction of what the U.S. spends to respond. The gap is widening fast. From drug cartels in the Caribbean to Russian drone swarms over Europe, the numbers point to a troubling conclusion: unless America adapts to the new arithmetic of war, even tactical wins could become strategic losses. Peter W. Singer with Defense One has the full story.

Former North Dakota State Senator Rick Becker is stepping back into the political arena, this time aiming to return to the Legislature he once served. After last year’s loss in the U.S. House race, Becker says the path forward is clearer at the state level, where he believes real solutions can still be shaped. He’s eyeing a seat in District 7 but hasn’t decided which chamber to pursue, noting he’ll coordinate with local GOP leaders before filing.

North Dakota says it's now on track to ensure all homes and businesses can connect to high-speed internet service. Even with some accessibility issues to sort out, this rural-centric state feels poised to lead the nation in closing gaps. North Dakota's Information Technology office said with...