North Dakota is now seeing a small but serious measles outbreak, with three new cases confirmed in Williams County—all among unvaccinated individuals and linked to the state’s first case in over a decade. Health officials say those affected are isolating, but the[...]
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Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Canadian Prairies
Old theatres have a way of holding on to people’s hearts long after their marquees go dark. In Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Estevan, dreamers and doers are trying to bring these cultural landmarks back to life—not for profit, but for pride, memory, and[...]
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Governor Armstrong joins park workers for new trail expansion South of Bismarck
North Dakota just added five more miles to its outdoor playground. The Roughrider Trail near Fort Lincoln State Park now stretches farther south, connecting to Fort Rice campground with sweeping Missouri River views along the way. Built in under a year, the[...]
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City of Minot Planning Commission | May 6, 2025
The City of Minot’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda for the meeting will be linked below and livestreamed via the city’s Youtube channel. Any persons requiring special accommodation is asked to contact[...]
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Crews Battle Blazes Across Northern North Dakota
Strong winds and dry conditions turned northern Rolette County into a wildfire battleground this weekend. Flames crept dangerously close to Rolla, knocking out power and forcing a few evacuations as crews worked to contain the blaze. Meanwhile, 13 separate fires continued to[...]
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New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions in Alberta mountain town
Canmore, Alberta is drawing a line in the snow. Starting in 2026, homeowners who leave their properties empty more than half the year will face a steep new “livability tax” — over $6,000 annually for part-timers. Town leaders say it’s a response[...]
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How zoning quietly reshaped the world
Most people don’t think about zoning unless they’re fighting city hall—or trying to open a café in the wrong part of town. But zoning quietly shapes nearly everything around us: where we live, how we get to work, what our neighborhoods look[...]
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No Warning: The Anhydrous Ammonia Spill of 2002
In the early hours of a bitter January night in 2002, a freight train derailed just west of Minot—and what followed wasn’t just a chemical disaster, but a communication failure that left a city in the dark, both literally and figuratively. As[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Container gardening
Sometimes, I run out of space in my garden or have extra transplants after planting the garden. I usually end up planting these extras in my containers. Container gardening is a great way to supplement in-ground or raised bed production. Containers can[...]
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In rural California, farmers are harvesting a new crop: Solar power
Around the world, farmers are retooling their land to harvest the hottest new commodity: sunlight. As the price of renewable energy technology has plummeted and water has gotten more scarce, growers are fallowing acreage and installing solar panels. Some are even growing[...]
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Cities lose “critical guidance” from climate report: former NOAA official
Cities across the country may soon lose one of their most important tools for climate planning. The Trump administration has dismissed hundreds of scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment, halting a congressionally mandated report relied on by planners, engineers, and[...]
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New policy resource helps cities finance and maintain tree canopies
In California, every $1 spent on tree maintenance returns $5.82 in benefits—from energy savings to cleaner air and higher property values. That kind of return is why the Smart Surfaces Coalition is encouraging cities to invest in their urban canopies. Their new[...]
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Letter: Setting the Record Straight on Liquor Licenses
Editor’s Note: In response to recent social media content shared widely that could easily be argued as libelous, former advisory committee member Kevin Black shared the following comments intended for City Council with local media representatives. We’ve chosen, with permission of Mr.[...]
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City Council Agenda | May 5, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 5, 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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Ward County Commission | May 6, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 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[...]
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Norsk Høstfest announces 2025 Great Hall entertainment
The Norsk Høstfest has announced the 2025 concert lineup for the Great Hall of the Vikings. The series will feature five main performances over four days, including returning artists, tribute acts, and nationally recognized groups. Concerts will take place September 24–27 at[...]