In a unanimous vote, the Minot City Council chose to fully cover the cost of replacing century-old decorative street lights in Shirley Court, sparing residents from a hefty special assessment. Council member Rob Fuller called it a matter of fairness, trust, and[...]
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First District Health Unit in Minot celebrates Earth Day by picking up trash around town
This Earth Day, a small group in Minot made a visible impact. Volunteers from the First District Health Unit stepped out with gloves, bags, and a clear goal: to clean up litter around Oak and Roosevelt Parks. It’s the first time the[...]
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Northwest Arts Center presents exhibition by 2024-25 Artist-In-Residence
**Minot, N.D.** —The Northwest Arts Center presents new work by Minot State University Artist-in-Residence, Blaire Engel. “BRD,” an exhibition of ceramic sculptures, opens with a public reception on Friday, April 25, and is on view until May 31. Engel is a Minot based[...]
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Head Start’s Future Is Uncertain. Rural Americans Aren’t Ready for What Happens Next.
In rural America, where childcare can be scarce and opportunity even scarcer, programs like Head Start are more than just preschools—they’re lifelines. Now, that lifeline may be slipping. With federal funding uncertain and talks of eliminating the 60-year-old program gaining traction, centers[...]
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Minot Student’s Research Uncovers Hidden Chemicals in THC Products
What’s really in that vape? A student at Minot State is asking a question that’s on a lot of minds—and his research is raising eyebrows. Chemistry major Sebastian Ayala analyzed THC vape products and found ten unknown compounds, possibly created through degradation[...]
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City Council Agenda | April 21, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, April 21, 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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Comment period opens on proposed 25,000-cow dairy’s environmental permit near Hillsboro
A dairy with 25,000 cows doesn’t just raise eyebrows—it raises questions. North Dakota’s largest proposed dairy, planned by Minnesota-based Riverview near Hillsboro, is now open for public comment. Concerns range from manure management and water use to transparency and timing. While supporters[...]
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Construction advances on Turtle Mountain tourism projects
Just west of Belcourt, a circle is taking shape—both literally and symbolically. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is investing in its future through tourism, building a roundhouse, veterans memorial park, and powwow arbor that blend culture, community, and commerce. Backed by[...]
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Community gardens and orchards see a rising interest among residents
Lillian Stegman didn’t always see herself tending a community orchard, but now she’s the heart of one in Cavalier — and she’s not alone. Across North Dakota, places like the Pembina County Community Orchard and the Devils Lake City Garden are showing[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Common names
You’re not from around here, are you? It was my first spring in North Dakota and I was talking with some tree-care professionals in the Bismarck area. We were discussing some health problems that trees had suffered over the winter. They were[...]
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State of the Air Force 2025
The Air Force is betting big on stealth, speed, and silicon. With President Trump unveiling the F-47—America’s first sixth-generation fighter jet—paired with AI-powered drone wingmen, the future of air combat just got a bold new outline. But innovation comes with trade-offs. As[...]
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City reviews $955M in capital improvements
Minot’s to-do list for the next five years is long—and expensive. At the center of the city’s proposed $955 million Capital Improvement Plan is a $6.37 million move to relocate Fire Station One to the growing south side, where coverage is falling[...]
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Bismarck has cheapest rent in U.S., study finds
In a housing market where rent often eats up more than its fair share of your paycheck, Bismarck stands out—for all the right reasons. A new WalletHub study ranks North Dakota’s capital as the most affordable U.S. city for renters, with average[...]
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With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past
President Trump’s declaration of a “Golden Age in Arts and Culture” has so far meant fewer grants, canceled programs, and tighter ideological controls on who qualifies for public funding. But while federal support is being slashed, the story of American art has[...]
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Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our cupboards
The other day, my husband sent me a text with a link to a story about old food. Someone had found 25-year-old mayonnaise that looked like caramel. Not good. Later, I was reaching deep into my cupboards to see if any food[...]
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Public Notice: Rash of Overdoses Spur Minot Police Public Communication
Per the City of Minot Police Department Facebook Page. Public Alert: Recent overdose incidents. In the past 24 hours, the Minot Police Department has responded to three non-fatal drug overdoses. Today, during our continued investigation, we unfortunately uncovered a fatal overdose believed[...]