The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency develops comprehensive basin run-off projections each spring for river basins the impact the province. It matters in Minot because much of the Souris River's upper basin lies in Southern Saskatchewan, and the water that runs off there[...]
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The Peace Garden continues to foster peace between our two countries as a sanctuary of unity
While politics and trade disputes come and go, the International Peace Garden remains a quiet testament to the deep ties between Canada and the U.S. Straddling the border, it continues to welcome visitors from both nations, offering a space where cooperation takes[...]
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Watch Out: Cryptocurrency scams involving so-called “Investment Education Foundations”
The North Dakota Securities Department is warning the public about a new investment scam involving fake “investment education foundations” that lure investors with promises of education on stocks and cryptocurrency, "risk-free" trials, and loans. The main goal of the scammers is to[...]
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Denver Is Tired of Subsidizing Parking (and why it matters in Minot)
Denver’s housing crisis isn’t about parking—it’s about people. As the city grows, officials are rethinking outdated parking mandates that drive up costs and stall development. By removing these rigid requirements, Denver hopes to make housing more affordable and flexible, allowing developers to[...]
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Prairie Fare: Try these tips to save money on food
“You can scrape that bowl a little better,” my mother would say to me. I would keep scraping to get the last bit of dough out of the bowl. “Auntie Christina was the best at cleaning out bowls,” she'd add. My great-aunt[...]
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Williston Invests in Homeowners with Neighborhood Revitalization Program
Keeping a home in good shape isn’t just about comfort—it’s about maintaining the character and stability of a community. Williston’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program, backed by $2 million from Gate City Bank, offers affordable financing to help homeowners make crucial repairs and upgrades.[...]
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Resolution introduced allowing North Dakota Legislature to move to annual sessions
North Dakota’s part-time Legislature could see a major change. Lawmakers are considering a resolution to expand legislative days and allow annual sessions—a shift that would require voter approval. Supporters argue more frequent meetings would improve efficiency, while others worry about added costs[...]
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Northern North Dakota farmers push back on bill that would allow study of nuclear waste
As North Dakota lawmakers explore nuclear energy, a familiar challenge looms—what to do with the waste. Senate Bill 2159, which removes restrictions on nuclear waste research, passed the Senate with little opposition but is now facing pushback from farmers and environmental groups.[...]
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UND Among Schools Under Federal Investigation for Graduate Program Policies
The University of North Dakota is one of 45 colleges now under federal investigation for allegedly using race-based criteria in graduate programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is probing whether partnerships with organizations like The PhD Project violate[...]
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Minot AFB Expands with $177 Million in New Facilities
Improvements are underway at Minot Air Force Base. With more than $177 million in construction projects approved, the base is making major upgrades—including a $141 million helicopter operations facility to house the new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters. Other projects include expanded vehicle[...]
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North Dakota sees uptick in oil wells that qualify for tax exemption
North Dakota’s oil boom once filled the state’s coffers, but the landscape is shifting. Nearly half of the state’s oil wells now qualify for a tax exemption designed for low-producing wells, cutting into tax revenue faster than lawmakers anticipated. Even if production[...]
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Canada’s Hudson’s Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis
For 355 years, Hudson’s Bay has been a cornerstone of Canadian commerce, evolving from a fur-trading empire to a high-end department store chain. Now, the country’s oldest retailer is fighting to stay afloat. Struggling with debt, declining foot traffic, and economic pressures,[...]
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On This Day | Homely Cleopatra
Instead of being the most beautiful woman in the world, as we have been led to believe by historians for nearly two thousand years, archeologists have recently made the discovery that Cleopatra was extremely homely. If these wise men are correct Mark[...]
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On This Day | Local Food and Low Prices
We are and have been selling many articles of GROCERIES below actual cost as a matter of saving those who wisely took advantage, real dollars. We have an immense stock at present, due to the fact that we bought heavily in futures[...]
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On This Day | Pure Water For Minot
It begins to look like the city commission has solved the proposition of furnishing Minot with a first-class quality of water, suitable for drinking purposes and all other uses and in sufficient quantities by means of a series of wells. -- March[...]
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On This Day | The Cost of Grub is Beyond all Pardon
The cost of grub’s beyond all pardon; it makes me rend my duds and so this year I’ll have a garden and raise my greens and spuds. Like others, I have formed the habit of buying all my eats, from cauliflower to[...]