An all-encompassing uniform statewide building code might speed development, but it could also raise costs. The state does have a building code adopted by the legislature that covers all New Hampshire towns. However, the individual towns can and do create amendments to[...]
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Garrison Dam summer traffic changes announced
RIVERDALE, N.D. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, announces changes to traffic patterns for Garrison Dam Crest Goad and Spillway Bridge due to summer maintenance and construction. The Crest Road lighting replacement is scheduled for May 15 to Sept.[...]
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Dandelions still nuisance for city, homeowners
The dandelions are back in Minot, dotting lawns with bright yellow bursts—whether homeowners want them or not. As the summer heat sets in, residents are once again mowing and weeding, though today’s weed control looks far different than in 1935. Back then,[...]
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Minot Public Superintendent addresses measles concerns
With a measles outbreak confirmed in Williams County and cases now appearing just North of the boarder, Minot Public Schools are preparing for potential local impacts. Superintendent Scott Faul outlined the district’s close coordination with First District Health and detailed communication efforts[...]
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We Can’t Solve the Housing Crisis While Making Infill This Hard
All across North America, small developers are trying to help solve the housing crisis one modest project at a time — but the system often stops them before they can even begin. Cary Westerbeck, an architect and infill developer in Bothell, Washington[...]
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MSU to plant red clover cover crop in support of Plum River Native Prairie project
MINOT, N.D. – Weather permitting, Minot State University will plant red clover as a cover crop on Tuesday, May 13, as part of the ongoing development of the Plum River Native Prairie at the former site of Erik Ramstad Middle School. This[...]
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Minot State set to celebrate its 110th Commencement Exercises
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University is proud to continue its long-standing tradition dating back to its first graduating class in 1914 by celebrating its 110th Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 16. “The annual MSU Commencement ceremony each May is such a[...]
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Minot entrants earn state communication contest awards
Two Minot communicators, Candace Brekke and Jessica Ackerman, were recognized for their standout work at the North Dakota Professional Communicators’ 2025 state conference. Brekke earned multiple awards across advertising, photography, and web categories, with several first-place entries advancing to a national competition[...]
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Foreclosure case involving former EPIC CEO headed for trial
A high-profile foreclosure case tied to the former CEO of EPIC Companies is headed to trial in Ward County on February 2, 2026. Bravera Bank is seeking nearly $3 million in unpaid mortgage payments from Henry Land Holdings, a subsidiary of EPIC[...]
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MSU professor Roberts takes home seven Eric Sevareid Awards
MINNEAPOLIS, M.N. – Neil Roberts, a professional communication professor at Minot State University, has been a storyteller most of his life. His experience as a television anchor and reporter for local television, more than 25 years of doing syndicated radio reporting, and[...]
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Troll magic has transformed Detroit Lakes into a tourist mecca
A year after Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s towering wooden trolls arrived in Detroit Lakes, they’ve become a destination phenomenon. Names like Alexa, Barefoot Frida, and Long Leif have drawn tens of thousands of visitors, even earning a spot on TIME’s “World’s Greatest[...]
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Designing Cities and Public Spaces for Families
Alexandra Lange’s thoughtful exploration of how public spaces are designed for families has earned her a Pulitzer Prize for criticism. Her seven-part Bloomberg CityLab series highlights how architecture and landscape design can prioritize children, teenagers, and caregivers—from parks and playgrounds to housing[...]
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UND ranks first in North American hockey attendance outside the NHL
The University of North Dakota led all non-NHL North American hockey teams in attendance last season, averaging 11,614 fans per home game at Ralph Engelstad Arena. It was UND’s 11th consecutive season at the top of college hockey attendance charts and ahead[...]
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Step Back in Time: WWII-Era Air Training Museum in Brandon welcomes summer visitors
Brandon’s Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum has reopened for the summer, offering visitors a chance to step inside a WWII-era hangar filled with vintage aircraft, vehicles, and artifacts. The museum, a Manitoba Star Attraction and National Historic Site, honors the legacy of[...]
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Push to break dependence on cellphones, social media gains steam in Fargo
Cellphones are everywhere—including in the hands of kids as young as nine. But in Fargo, parents, educators, and community leaders are pushing back. A new North Dakota law will ban personal device use in schools starting this fall, and local efforts like[...]
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‘Forget about annexation’: Moose Jaw hopes tariffs will lure Canadians and Americans
Moose Jaw has never been shy about welcoming visitors, and that hasn’t changed. The city’s famed underground tunnels—steeped in Prohibition-era lore and whispered tales of Al Capone—are leaning into their reputation as “The Friendly City.” Amid U.S. tariffs and shifting travel plans,[...]