Today in Minot

Saskatchewan fans have waited a long time for a night like this. Under the lights in Winnipeg, the Roughriders finally broke a 12-year championship drought and reclaimed the Grey Cup with a poised, physical performance that felt earned from the opening whistle. Trevor Harris delivered one of the best outings of his career, the defense came up with timely takeaways, and the Riders held off a furious late push from Montreal. After years of near-misses, the trophy is heading back to Regina. Taylor Shire with The Regina Leader-Post has the full story and game recap.

You’ve probably noticed them: rogue shopping carts scattered across parking lots like metal tumbleweeds. A psychologist spent months analyzing hundreds of confrontations between cart abandoners and those who call them out, and what he found is revealing. The excuses range from creative (“I’m creating jobs!”) to absurd (“I always return my cart—except this time”). But here’s the real insight: How we handle that simple choice says something meaningful about what we think we owe each other. It’s not really about the cart at all. Hannah B. Waldfogel with Behavioral Scientist has the full story and partial explanation.

 Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus has announced that North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the third quarter of 2025 decreased by 0.48 percent compared to the same period in 2024. For July, August, and September of 2025, taxable sales and purchases totaled $7.22 billion versus $7.26...

North Dakota’s public colleges are seeing something many states would envy: growth. New enrollment numbers show more than 47,000 students across the University System, including online learners and high schoolers earning dual credit. What stands out most is the freshman bump — an eight-percent increase at a time when many states face steep declines. Leaders credit North Dakota’s demographics, but they’re also hoping the system’s academic offerings are part of the draw. And the momentum is strongest among high school students, where dual-credit participation is up 17 percent.

For the first time, North Dakota utility regulators are considering proposals for massive battery storage sites that would serve as backstops for renewable energy sources. Battery Energy Storage Systems hold energy when it’s produced in excess, such as when wind farms see especially windy days, or...

North Dakota’s Legacy Fund now holds more than $13 billion, yet big portions of it remain out of public view — and that secrecy is turning into a political fight. Lawmakers, lawyers, and everyday taxpayers are pressing for details about where billions in commingled investments actually go, especially overseas. State officials insist confidentiality rules tie their hands. A pending attorney general’s opinion and a new transparency website may soon force clarity, but for now, much of the public’s money remains behind a curtain. Patrick Springer with InForum has the full story.