When I met with a planner from High River, Alberta, one recommendation from the Strong Towns Housing Toolkit stopped her short: issue a housing permit in 24 hours. She tilted her head, reread the line, and asked: What would that even look[...]
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The drone threat is here. Is our community ready?
Drone sightings are no longer a distant military concern—they’re disrupting airports, hovering near sensitive sites, and creeping into everyday public spaces. As major global events approach in the U.S., the risk isn’t hypothetical anymore. This piece makes the case that the front[...]
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Vehicle Fire Extinguished in Southeast Minot Parking Lot
Minot firefighters quickly put out a vehicle fire late Sunday night in southeast Minot. According to the Minot Fire Department, crews were dispatched at about 11:17 p.m. to a report of a vehicle on fire in a hotel parking lot. Engine 2[...]
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Two Serious Crashes Reported in Mountrail County on Icy Roads Monday Morning
Icy road conditions contributed to two separate crashes involving semi-trucks in Mountrail County on Monday morning, one resulting in serious injuries and another proving fatal. Both incidents occurred within about an hour of each other and remain under investigation by the North[...]
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Community seeks to find warming shelter solution
When winter bears its teeth, the cold isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a threat to life. Since the closure of Project BEE, the city has lacked a dedicated warming shelter, leaving neighbors in tents and stranded travelers at the mercy of the[...]
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Minot Park Board Agenda | December 16, 2025
The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q The[...]
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Ward County Commission Agenda | December 16, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9:00 am in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s[...]
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Need for more foster homes in Ward County surges
Foster care providers in Ward County say the need for stable, licensed homes is becoming harder to meet. With limited options available, some foster families are extending their licenses simply because there’s nowhere else for children to go—especially sibling groups that need[...]
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MPS moves to auction school, Hockey team to remain ‘United’
The Minot School Board covered a wide range of business at its December meeting, from the pending auction of the Bell School building to the long-term future of high school hockey. Board members approved documents clearing the way for a February auction[...]
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New signage highlights growing ‘Buckshot’s Backyard’ trail system at MSU
MINOT, N.D. – A series of new signs now mark Minot State University’s bike and walking trail, “Buckshot’s Backyard,” giving users clearer access points and improving safety at one of the University’s newest outdoor attractions. Installed in early October by the MSU[...]
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Minot City Council Agenda | December 15, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 15, 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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Minot honors veterans with Wreaths Across America at Rosehill Cemetery
Cold temperatures didn’t keep volunteers away from Rosehill Memorial Cemetery this weekend. Dozens gathered in Minot to place wreaths on veterans’ graves, carrying on a tradition meant to honor service and keep those stories alive for the next generation. Organized by the[...]
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Reports of uptick in grey wolves in J. Clark Salyer Wildlife Refuge
If you spend time in the countryside northeast of Minot, you may want to keep your eyes a little wider open. Reports of gray wolf sightings are increasing around the J. Clark Salyer Wildlife Refuge, and state officials say at least a[...]
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Teaching a Generation That Questions Everything
A single question is echoing through college classrooms right now: why. Not as defiance, not as disruption, but as a quiet demand for meaning. Professor Jeff LeBlanc reflects on what it feels like to teach a generation raised on mixed messages; these[...]
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“Beavers After Hours” Brings Late-Night Energy to Minot State
“Beavers After Hours” is a classic late-night talk show with a Minot State focus, written and produced by MSU Pro Comm students and hosted by late-night veteran Jake Thrailkill. The show features an opening monologue, interviews with and performances by guests of[...]
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Team Minot Cookie Drive
Let’s bake a little joy together this season! We’re collecting homemade cookies on Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 to bring extra holiday spirit to Team Minot, and we’d love your help. Simply package your cookies in a disposable container, include[...]