A dispute over who sets the rules for campaign finance is unfolding at the Capitol. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has declared a recent Ethics Commission advisory opinion invalid, saying the commission overstepped its authority when it weighed in on the[...]
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Community seeks to find warming shelter solution
When winter bears its teeth, the cold isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a threat to life. Since the closure of Project BEE, the city has lacked a dedicated warming shelter, leaving neighbors in tents and stranded travelers at the mercy of the[...]
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6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
Roughly 1 in 5 Americans live in rural areas – places the federal government defines based on small populations and low housing density. Yet many people understand rural America through stereotypes. Media and political conversations often use words or terms such as[...]
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Minot Park Board Agenda | December 16, 2025
The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q The[...]
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Ward County Commission Agenda | December 16, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, December 16, 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 county’s[...]
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State-owned minerals projected to generate $8 billion in future royalty payments
State-owned minerals are projected to generate $8.4 billion in future oil and gas royalties over the life of North Dakota oil production, benefiting K-12 education, according to an annual analysis. The projected royalties’ benefit to the Common Schools Trust Fund, as well[...]
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New federal water regulations draw North Dakota, industry praise; environmental groups concerned
A long-running fight over who controls the nation’s wetlands is resurfacing in North Dakota. At a public listening session in Bismarck, state officials and industry groups backed a Trump administration proposal that would sharply limit federal authority under the Clean Water Act.[...]
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Need for more foster homes in Ward County surges
Foster care providers in Ward County say the need for stable, licensed homes is becoming harder to meet. With limited options available, some foster families are extending their licenses simply because there’s nowhere else for children to go—especially sibling groups that need[...]
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MPS moves to auction school, Hockey team to remain ‘United’
The Minot School Board covered a wide range of business at its December meeting, from the pending auction of the Bell School building to the long-term future of high school hockey. Board members approved documents clearing the way for a February auction[...]
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UND enters ‘multi-decade partnership’ with Voyager Technologies
The University of North Dakota is extending its reach well beyond the campus—and into orbit. UND has entered a new partnership with Voyager Technologies, a major player in space and defense, building on its growing role in national security and aerospace research.[...]
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South Dakota Property Tax Reform Committee Generates 19 Proposals
After months of hearings and testimony from across South Dakota, lawmakers are staring at a familiar problem with even more moving pieces. A state task force has advanced 19 different proposals aimed at easing rising property taxes, while a separate ballot measure[...]
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New signage highlights growing ‘Buckshot’s Backyard’ trail system at MSU
MINOT, N.D. – A series of new signs now mark Minot State University’s bike and walking trail, “Buckshot’s Backyard,” giving users clearer access points and improving safety at one of the University’s newest outdoor attractions. Installed in early October by the MSU[...]
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On This Day | The New B-52s are Coming!
The 4136th Strategic Wing at Minot Air Force Base is one of the first of six SAC units programmed to receive the advanced model of the B-52 Stratofortress, the B-52H, capable of carrying the [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | Debate Makes Front Page
Minot High School’s debate squad took third place in overall speaker points and wins at the Fourth Annual Little National Debate Tournament in South St. Paul, Minn., Friday and Saturday. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Debate Makes Front Page
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On This Day | Gathering From the Prairie
This plant is a member of the pea family and has five leaflets on each leaf. The rounded or oblong part of the root becomes an inch or more in diameter. It has a [...]Read More... from On This Day | Gathering[...]
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On This Day | The Parable of Nick and Sam
Way out in the old, old West, a couple of ranchers named Nick and Sam kept having troubles over cattle, water rights and homesteaders. This led to harsh words and preparation for the inevitable [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]