Raleigh’s rapid growth is pushing city leaders to rethink how they manage everything from traffic to long-term planning, and they’re turning to a digital twin to do it. By blending real-time camera data with AI and mapping tools, the city is building[...]
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Owners of Whiskey Barrel Meats in Mapleton hope to redefine the traditional butcher shop experience
Mapleton’s newest business isn’t just selling meat — it’s building a whole world around it. Whiskey Barrel Meats blends vintage charm, playful storytelling, and chef-driven craft to create a butcher shop that feels more like an experience than a storefront. From its[...]
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A Lesson in Light
Most nights, after dinner, I take the dog for a walk. Gryffindor and I make a slow loop through Gregory Park, a few blocks from my house, a routine I’ve done so many times that I hardly think about it. In the[...]
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Facing budget cuts, Fargo Library will increase nonresidential card fees, limit e-book access
Fargo’s public library system is tightening access next year as it works through a significant budget cut, and the biggest changes will be felt by nonresidents. Annual library cards for those living outside city limits will jump from $20 to $60, and[...]
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Minot Police Request Public Assistance in Ongoing Homicide Investigation
The Minot Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as part of the ongoing investigation into the homicide that occurred earlier this morning, Friday, November 7, 2025, in northeast Minot. Investigators are asking any residents in the area of 3rd Street NE[...]
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Public orchards could be a path for local food, community connections
Nearly 40 fruit trees have taken root at Drake Park in what is the start of a community orchard in Des Moines. Once established, organizers hope the orchard will serve as another place in Des Moines to build up the city’s local[...]
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Listen: The High Cost of Keeping Teachers
As federal visa policies shift, North Dakota schools, hospitals, and universities are bracing for consequences they can’t easily absorb. A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications—aimed at big tech firms—could hit rural districts and tribal schools hardest, where international teachers help[...]
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Sentinels advance to AA state championship
A snowy semifinal in Minot delivered the kind of finish fans remember for years. Minot North and Central Cass traded leads all night, but the Sentinels kept their perfect season alive with a last-minute strike from quarterback Brayden Blikre to senior tight[...]
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Big One Craft Fair kicks off in Minot with more than 250 booths
Holiday season arrived early at the State Fair Center, where the Big One Craft Fair opened its 34th Annual Minot Christmas Show to steady crowds and more than 250 booths. With 175 exhibitors from around the country, the event blends handmade goods,[...]
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Mall loop roads in Minot open to vehicle traffic
Drivers in southwest Minot are finally seeing some relief as construction season winds down. Both the north and south loop roads along 24th Avenue SW near Dakota Square Mall are now open, easing traffic around one of the city’s busiest corridors. Crews[...]
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Making a community-owned grocery store a reality
In Little Falls, Minnesota, a decade-long effort to bring fresh food back to the heart of town is finally taking shape. With downtown grocery options long gone, residents organized their own solution: the Purple Carrot Market, a community-owned co-op now backed by[...]
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New rules against election disinformation among bills set to pass in Manitoba
Manitoba lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session with a flurry of bills that touch on some of the biggest political tensions of the moment — from election integrity to housing to taxes. One headline measure targets election disinformation, including AI-generated deepfakes, with[...]
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Former Minot AFB commander to lead Global Strike Command
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on November 5, 2025. The test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability,[...]
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“The Communicator” for November 2025 by Minot Area Chamber-EDC
October was a lively month for the Minot Area Chamber EDC, and their latest update captures just how much momentum is building across the community. From Holly Hoffman’s survival stories energizing the Women Connect Signature Event to hosting economic developers from across[...]
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FAA staffing cuts: Minot airport gives a statement
Minot International Airport is reassuring travelers that its operations won’t be affected by the FAA’s decision to cut staffing at select air traffic control facilities nationwide. Because Minot’s tower is staffed by contract employees—not federal controllers—the airport falls outside the agency’s 10%[...]
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Ward County continuing patrols in Kenmare while town goes without local police
When Kenmare’s police chief resigned last month, the small town suddenly found itself without a local force — a daunting prospect for any community. But Ward County deputies have stepped in, much as they have before. Sheriff Bob Roed says his team[...]