When the Crookston Times printed its last issue earlier this year, it marked the quiet end of nearly 140 years of local storytelling — and a warning for towns everywhere. As National Newspaper Week arrives, it’s a reminder that communities without local[...]
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Iron Processing Plant in Development for Minot’s Energy Park
A new chapter in North Dakota’s industrial story may soon be written in iron and natural gas. North American Iron plans to build a $2 billion, 730-acre pig iron plant in Minot — the first of its kind in the United States.[...]
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Missoula’s draft zoning code allows apartments in most of the city
Missoula is rewriting the rules on where people can live. The city’s draft zoning code clears the path for over 20,000 new housing units to meet demand through 2045—a dramatic shift for a city where 82% of residential land currently allows only[...]
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City of Regina hopes to draw ‘fresh eyes’ with housing design contest
The best infill housing, says Regina planner Bill Neher, is the kind you hardly notice — a new home that feels like it’s always been part of the block. That’s the inspiration behind the City of Regina’s Finding Middle Ground design competition,[...]
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A harsh critique spurred Walter Piehl to start painting rodeos
Sometimes a harsh critique can steer a life’s work in an entirely new direction. When a professor told a young Walter Piehl his landscapes were “lame and insipid,” the Minot artist turned his brush toward what he knew best — the rodeo.[...]
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Third Street Bridge in Minot reopens to traffic
For drivers in northeast Minot, the wait — and the detours — are finally over. The Third Street NE bridge, an 80-year-old span that’s been under repair for months, is once again open to full traffic. Crews tackled everything from cracked concrete[...]
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The Stricter the Cellphone Policy, the Happier the Teacher, Research Finds
For years, teachers have warned that smartphones are hijacking students’ attention — and now, the data backs them up. A new national survey of more than 20,000 educators finds that schools with stricter cellphone policies report happier teachers and more engaged students.[...]
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Game & Fish Plans Zebra Mussel Eradication on Smishek Lake
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, in cooperation with state and federal partners and local stakeholders, have finalized a plan to eradicate zebra mussels from Smishek Lake. “This decision was not an easy one, but we feel this plan is absolutely[...]
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Chiefs Unplugged: Minot’s police and fire leaders team up for podcast
Minot’s police and fire chiefs are trading radio calls for microphones. Michael Frye and Kelli Kronschnabel are teaming up to launch a new podcast that blends public safety with a bit of personality — and they’re asking the community to help name[...]
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MPS keeps tax request stable
Minot Public Schools approved a $131 million budget that will bring a small but welcome drop in property taxes for most landowners. The change amounts to about $2 less per $100,000 in residential or commercial property value, though individual bills will still[...]
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Chevron cutting more than 100 oil industry jobs in North Dakota with Hess merger
Oil producer Chevron is laying off more than 100 workers in North Dakota after acquiring Hess Corp., a greater impact than initially expected. Chevron notified Job Service North Dakota that it would lay off 111 workers — 63 in Minot and 48[...]
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City approves lower tax budget
Jill Schramm and the Minot Daily add their full coverage of the City of Minot 2026 budget in the article linked below. The introduction: Minot homeowners are set to get some relief on their 2026 property tax bills after the City Council[...]
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Celebrating 50 Years of NICU Strength, Stories and Service
Fifty years ago, Trinity Health opened the doors to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), beginning a half-century of specialized care for the region’s smallest and most vulnerable patients. Since then, countless families have trusted the NICU team to provide expert care,[...]
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ND Native Tourism Alliance gains global recognition
Across North Dakota, five tribal nations are working together to tell their own stories — and the world is listening. Through the North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance, they’re inviting visitors to experience Native cultures through authentic, Indigenous-led tours and events. What began[...]
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Port: In Minot, an example of how democracy is supposed to work
In an era when political reversals are rare, Minot’s latest City Council vote stands out. After earlier deciding to withdraw from the North Dakota League of Cities, the council reversed course and reinstated its $25,000 membership—a move sparked by new member Mike[...]
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Minot votes to stay in League of Cities in ’26 amid 11th-hour budget talks
In a quick reversal, the Minot City Council has decided to stay in the North Dakota League of Cities after nearly cutting ties over a political dispute. The $25,000 membership fee—once removed from next year’s budget—was restored following new council member Mike[...]