Census estimates show decline for Ward County, growth further west

Each year the U.S. Census Bureau releases population estimates for counties and cities across the country. Those estimates indicate an out-migration trend for the Minot region. With the full 10-year census coming up next year, this is an important topic for Minot as population counts impact dollars coming to the community. Jill Schramm with the Minot Daily News has the full story including comments from local officials.