Regina city council reaffirmed its decision to add fluoride to the city’s water, rejecting a motion to walk it back just months before implementation. After hours of debate and over 900 pages of public input, the 7-3 vote signals a commitment to[...]
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North Dakota reports first measles case amidst declining vaccination rates
North Dakota has confirmed its first measles case since 2011—an unvaccinated child in Williams County believed to have been exposed by an out-of-state visitor. Health officials are tracking contacts and urging vaccinations as national cases rise sharply, with 935 reported and 121[...]
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Prairie Fare: Celebrate spring with safe, nutritious food
The month of May is marked with celebrations for many families. This year has its usual events for my family with two birthdays and a wedding anniversary. Mother’s Day is in the mix, so I hope they remember. We also have two[...]
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Breeding Season Brings Turkeys to Minot Streets
If you’ve spotted a few puffed-up turkeys strutting through your neighborhood, you’re not alone. Spring is breeding season, and Minot’s urban landscape—especially along the Souris River corridor—makes for prime turkey territory. While their tail fans and feathered displays might be fun to[...]
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The Minot Area Chamber EDC Communicator for May 2025
Minot has a lot to celebrate this spring, and the May edition of The Communicator from the Chamber EDC pulls it all together. From being named a 2025 Great American Defense Community to honoring local entrepreneurs and civic-minded students, the issue highlights[...]
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Grand Forks school administrators seeking $1.6 million for new English curriculum
Grand Forks school leaders are requesting $1.6 million over seven years to revamp English curriculum for K-5 students, aiming to boost reading and literacy scores districtwide. The plan builds on recent investments in middle school materials and would include resources from Great[...]
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Minot rally highlights worker issues
On May Day, a small but vocal group gathered along Minot’s Broadway with signs, voices, and a message. They weren’t just observing a global labor holiday—they were calling attention to the tangible local impact of national decisions. Cuts to disability programs, rising[...]
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Federal cuts leave North Dakota disability group ‘heartbroken’ after third of employees laid off
One of North Dakota’s most trusted disability support organizations is facing a crisis. The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities, based at Minot State University, has lost a third of its staff following abrupt federal funding cuts. Projects that help newborns,[...]
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Downtown Fargo business opens underground space for ‘casino’ and sports bar (and why it matters in Minot)
There’s a new way to roll the dice—and grab a slice—in downtown Fargo. Boss’ Pizza and Chicken has partnered with the North Dakota Horse Park Foundation to open a charitable gaming site and sports bar in its lower level. From pull-tabs to[...]
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Watch: Walleye Spawning on Lake Sakakawea
Every spring, as the ice recedes and the water warms, North Dakota’s walleye get to work — and so do the biologists. On Lake Sakakawea, the annual walleye spawn is more than a natural event; it’s the backbone of the state’s fishing[...]
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Watch: A Day Away: Icelandic State Park
Tucked along the quiet shores of Lake Renwick, Icelandic State Park offers more than just a campsite — it’s a peaceful retreat steeped in North Dakota’s natural beauty and pioneer past. Whether you’re casting a line with the kids, gliding across the[...]
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Dateline to Feature Segment on 2007 Anita Knutson Case
The 2007 killing of Anita Knutson in Minot will be featured in a segment on this week’s Dateline NBC. The episode airs Friday at 8 p.m. Central and includes interviews with Knutson’s family, friends, and law enforcement. Correspondent Blayne Alexander reports on[...]
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Dakota College Downtown Completes One Year in Minot
Bottineau, ND – April 29, 2025 – Dakota College Downtown, located in downtown Minot, is celebrating the completion of its first academic year. Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) currently offers a one-year Dental Assisting program at this location. In addition, Allied Health[...]
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NDSU launches “Bison to the Bakken” travel course to immerse students in ND energy sector
North Dakota State University is taking learning on the road—literally. Launching this May, the new “Bison to the Bakken” course will take students on a 12-day journey across the state, offering firsthand insight into North Dakota’s energy industry. From classroom prep to[...]
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Visit Minot director receives state tourism Legend Award
Leadership in tourism often goes unnoticed — but not this week in Minot. At the North Dakota Travel Industry Conference, Stephanie Schoenrock of Visit Minot received the state’s highest tourism honor, the Legend Award, recognizing two decades of vision, grit, and collaboration.[...]
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Layoffs Hit Minot State Disability Center Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Minot State is facing tough news this week as 23 employees at the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities have been told their jobs are ending. The layoffs stem from federal cost-cutting — not local decisions — leaving university leadership with[...]