Today in Minot

A body was recovered from the Souris River near the Broadway viaduct in Minot on April 21, 2025, according to the Minot Police Department. At approximately 2:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a deceased male found in the river near the 200 block of...

What’s really in that vape? A student at Minot State is asking a question that’s on a lot of minds—and his research is raising eyebrows. Chemistry major Sebastian Ayala analyzed THC vape products and found ten unknown compounds, possibly created through degradation or sloppy production. With no expiration dates and no regulation, he says consumers may be inhaling more than they bargained for. His early findings just earned national recognition—and they’re sparking calls for greater oversight. Kyona Rivera with KMOT has the full story.

What happens when you give an artist a cabin in a state park and a week to explore? North Dakota is ready to find out. Applications are open for the Artist in Residency program, a collaboration between the Parks & Recreation Department and the Council on...

North Dakota’s education landscape is shifting—fast. Lawmakers have advanced a private school voucher bill and signed off on the introduction of public charter schools, signaling a new era of school choice. Supporters say these changes put power in the hands of parents. Critics argue they divert public funds and overlook rural and public school students. As debate continues, one thing is clear: questions about who benefits—and who’s left behind—will define the next chapter in the state’s education story.

Keeping kids safe online isn’t just a parental challenge—it’s increasingly becoming a legislative priority. In Alabama, the Senate has passed two new bills that would require built-in filters on smartphones and age verification for app stores. The idea is simple: if a child activates the device, the filter turns on; if they want to use apps, a parent must say yes. The sponsor, Sen. Clyde Chambliss, says it’s about protecting the vulnerable—and making tech companies do what their devices already can. Alander Rocha with Alabama Reflector has the full story.

In rural America, where childcare can be scarce and opportunity even scarcer, programs like Head Start are more than just preschools—they’re lifelines. Now, that lifeline may be slipping. With federal funding uncertain and talks of eliminating the 60-year-old program gaining traction, centers in places like Washington’s Okanogan County are left bracing for impact. The fear isn’t abstract: if Head Start goes, working families lose jobs, kids lose care, and entire communities lose stability. For many, it’s not just a budget issue—it’s a future on the line.

**Minot, N.D.** —The Northwest Arts Center presents new work by Minot State University Artist-in-Residence, Blaire Engel. “BRD,” an exhibition of ceramic sculptures, opens with a public reception on Friday, April 25, and is on view until May 31. Engel is a Minot based ceramicist with a BFA...

North Dakota might be sitting on a treasure trove—one layered right into its coal seams. Lawmakers are refining their approach to rare earth mineral development, hoping to position the state as a key domestic source for the high-demand materials used in electronics and electric vehicles. A recent amendment steered clear of landowner disputes while signaling to the Department of Energy that North Dakota is serious. It’s early days, but with global supply chains in flux, the state’s coal country could fuel more than just power plants. Jeff Beach with North Dakota Monitor has the full story.

April is National Native Plant Month, an observance at the core of South Dakota's identity. People wanting to protect the state's beloved grasslands encourage landowners in urban and rural areas to set aside growing space. South Dakota's prairies often conjure up images of species like tallgrass, which...

When the cause of liberty seemed most fragile, and its defenders most alone, a man named Thomas Paine picked up his pen and wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” It was December 1776, one of the bleakest moments in the American War of...