At 4:51 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, Minot Fire Department crews were dispatched to the 600 block of 20th Ave SE for reports of a fire inside a storage unit. Crews arrived on scene just five minutes later, at 4:56 a.m., and[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Creatures of the night
I don’t usually get the typical creepy-crawly feeling when it comes to wildlife, excluding snakes and very large spiders. However, a few weeks ago, I stumbled across a creature I had not encountered in person. This small, furry creature was close to[...]
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City Council Agenda | October 20, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the[...]
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Effort to change Fargo commission to council hits milestone for petition signatures
Fargo’s city government could soon look a lot different — and some residents say it’s long overdue. A grassroots group led by former city commissioners Tony Gehrig and Arlette Preston is halfway to collecting enough signatures to put a ward system on[...]
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‘No Kings’ is not just in cities like Chicago, Boston, and NYC: These small towns are the beating heart of today’s protests
Across the country, thousands of communities are taking part in a coordinated day of protest called “No Kings.” More than 2,700 events are planned in every state and Washington, D.C., most in small and midsize towns rather than big cities. Organized by[...]
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How the Minot Intermodal Facility ships North Dakota products around the globe
In the middle of North America, far from any seaport, Minot has quietly become a global gateway. At the city’s Intermodal Facility, grain, beans, and other North Dakota products are loaded into shipping containers, sealed, and sent by rail to Seattle —[...]
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In Dickinson, Local business owners gather for ‘Idea to Investment’ summit
At Dickinson State University, the next generation of entrepreneurs got a crash course in turning big ideas into real businesses. The “Idea to Investment Summit” brought together small business owners, students, and venture capital experts to talk about funding — from simple[...]
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A Human on a Bicycle Is among the Most Efficient Forms of Travel in the Animal Kingdom
It turns out humans aren’t particularly good at getting around—unless we’re on two wheels. A new look at a 1973 Scientific American chart shows that a person on a bicycle ranks among the most energy-efficient travelers in the animal world, rivaling birds[...]
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Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
For decades, city codes treated parking spots as sacred — even when that meant fewer places for people to live. But Denver’s decision to drop mandatory parking requirements flips that logic on its head. Researchers say the move could boost housing construction[...]
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Stairway to housing? This California city legalized single-staircase apartments
Culver City just made a small but potentially transformative change to how homes can be built. By allowing six-story residential buildings with a single staircase instead of two, the city could cut construction costs by more than 10% — a meaningful difference[...]
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Minot florists ‘Petal It Forward’ to spread cheer
A simple bouquet can do more than brighten a room — it can brighten a day. In Minot, Flower Central joined florists nationwide for “Petal It Forward Day,” a campaign that turns kindness into something you can hold. Each customer received two[...]
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With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page
A good library does more than lend books — it lends a sense of place. Across the country, cities are reimagining libraries as the heart of community life, places that blend sustainability, learning, and connection under one roof. From Nashville’s new Donelson[...]
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Grand Forks city officials, Park District leaders visit Fargo to again compare sports complexes
Grand Forks leaders are heading south — not for a game, but to do their homework. City and Park District officials toured Fargo’s Parks Sports Center this week to study how a similar facility operates as they prepare for the opening of[...]
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When Cities Right-Size the Rules, People Step Up: Tallahassee’s ADU Story
In Tallahassee, a few frustrated residents sparked a housing reform that cities everywhere could learn from. Burdened by rules that made backyard cottages nearly impossible to build, they asked the city to rethink its code — and this time, leaders actually listened.[...]
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Brandon launches 2025 Green Business Award to celebrate local sustainability champions
In Brandon, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s becoming a point of pride. The City and Chamber of Commerce are teaming up again for the 2025 Green Business Award, recognizing local companies that turn good intentions into measurable impact. Whether it’s conserving water,[...]
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RCMP to test drones near Canada/U.S. border near Peace Garden
North of Minot, the RCMP is taking flight with a new kind of border security test. Over the next several days, law enforcement in southern Manitoba will use restricted airspace between the Tolstoi port of entry and the International Peace Garden to[...]