McKenzie County leaders sided firmly with local landowners this week, unanimously rejecting a permit for the proposed Cattle Creek Solar Farm. The decision followed a petition with nearly 400 signatures and hours of testimony from ranchers worried about losing grazing land, fire[...]
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Pompeii House Frozen Mid-Renovation Reveals Secrets of Roman Cement
The latest excavation at Pompeii has revealed something rare: a Roman construction site preserved mid-project, complete with the raw materials for their famously durable concrete. Researchers studying those piles confirmed that ancient builders used “hot mixing”—combining quicklime and volcanic ash in ways[...]
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Architects are embracing this ancient building technique to combat climate change—and soulless design
Across architecture, some of the most forward-looking work is rediscovering ancient materials. Rammed earth—clay soil compacted into dense layers—is showing up again, not as novelty, but as a serious answer to carbon-heavy construction. One London studio is building homes from the ground[...]
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Watford City downtown makeover: redevelopment plan takes shape
Watford City is moving from vision to action on its long-talked-about downtown revival. City leaders have advanced a redevelopment plan for North Main Street, aiming to build a destination that reflects what residents asked for in last year’s community survey. A new[...]
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Sand truck collides with plane on Minot airport tarmac, no injuries
Winter weather created an unusual scene at Minot International Airport Tuesday morning when a sand truck slid on icy pavement and struck the nose of a SkyWest plane. No passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported, but the collision damaged both[...]
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Donny Schatz finds new home for 2026, inks full-time deal with CJB Motorsports
Donny Schatz enters 2026 with a fresh start and a familiar number on the wing. After ending an 18-year run with Tony Stewart Racing, the Minot native has signed on full-time with CJB Motorsports for the upcoming World of Outlaws season. The[...]
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CASO Minot expands services, takes first steps as homeowners
A Minot nonprofit that supports children entering foster care is taking a meaningful step forward—by turning a house into a place of comfort, stability, and connection. CASO, which began just a year ago providing clothing and essentials, is now preparing a home[...]
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Composting continues to grow as Steinbach, Manitoba looks toward curbside pickup
Steinbach Manitoba’s composting program has quietly grown into a cornerstone of its waste strategy, and city leaders say it’s only gaining momentum. A recent report shows steady participation, keeping organics out of the landfill and returning finished compost to residents each spring.[...]
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Why everything turns to asphalt
Cars were once a ticket to opportunity, opening access to work, housing, and recreation far beyond traditional neighborhoods. But the same system that expanded freedom has gradually boxed people in. Put simply, when cities organize themselves around vehicle convenience rather than human[...]
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Prairie Fare: When the lights go out — Keep food safe during power outages
I must have unplugged the vacuum, I thought to myself when it suddenly stopped working. I walked over to check. The vacuum was still connected. Maybe I blew a fuse. I flipped on a light switch to go to the basement. The[...]
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Port: Our Somali friends and neighbors are not ‘garbage’
It’s easy to look at a naturalization ceremony—200 new Americans from 51 countries taking the oath—and see the best of our country. But alongside that hope, a familiar shadow is falling: the kind of nativist hostility President Trump has leveled at our[...]
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New cellphone ban has helped students focus and connect, says Grand Forks Central High School principal
We all know that little buzz in our pocket is a constant distraction—and our students are no different. This year, North Dakota implemented a statewide “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban, taking devices out of students’ hands for the entire school day, including lunch and[...]
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Rural ND schools see big gains from small essentials
In rural schools, a lack of basic necessities like deodorant, toothpaste, and warm clothing can become a quiet barrier to learning. Teachers have long paid out of pocket to fill this gap, but now, a community driven solution is being tested. Northland[...]
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Rare bird spotted in Sterling
We all get a surprise visitor sometimes, but for one North Dakota resident, her new arrival is truly unexpected. This week, a Pyrrhuloxia—a striking bird typically found in the deserts of the Southwest and Mexico—showed up at a backyard feeder in Sterling.[...]
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Minot City Council discusses proposal to renew SVAS contract as city pound
The Minot City Council has agreed to negotiate a new, three-year contract with the Souris Valley Animal Shelter to continue providing city pound services. However, key council members are pumping the brakes, wanting more clarity. They are questioning the need for an[...]
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Base leaders thank Minot for community support | News, Sports, Jobs – Minot Daily News
Minot’s long-standing bond with the Air Force was front and center Monday as the commanders of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing publicly thanked the city for its unwavering support. Speaking before the Minot City Council, Col. Jesse Lamarand and[...]