Minot International Airport travelers will notice some high-tech changes at security. TSA has introduced facial recognition technology to speed up identity verification, along with upgraded scanners that provide a clearer view of carry-on bags. Officials say the goal is twofold: making the[...]
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New Record: Reactor Crosses ‘Crucial Milestone’ in Achieving Nuclear Fusion
For decades, nuclear power has relied on fission—splitting atoms apart to release energy. It’s effective, but it comes with radioactive waste and safety risks. Fusion, on the other hand, works by fusing atomic nuclei together, mimicking the process that powers the sun.[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Brightening up the winter days
It’s official…the winter blues have hit me hard this year. As a native Texan, I never fare well with the winter but usually manage ok until March. If you are in the same boat as me, then a houseplant, or two, or[...]
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Three bills to support small towns, groceries and housing see momentum in Legislature
Rural North Dakota is facing big challenges, from housing shortages to struggling grocery stores, but lawmakers are pushing forward with efforts to help small towns stay viable. Three bills aimed at funding housing, local businesses, and community development are making their way[...]
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Game and Fish reports 17 new cases of CWD in North Dakota
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department tested 1,456 animals for chronic wasting disease during the 2024 sampling season. Game and Fish confirmed 17 deer tested positive for CWD, 15 of which were taken by hunters and two were clinical deer confirmed[...]
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Who Should Pay to Fix the Sidewalk?
Sidewalks are easy to overlook—until they’re missing, crumbling, or impassable. In cities like Denver, where walking is essential for many residents, neglected sidewalks aren’t just an inconvenience; they’re a barrier to mobility, safety, and equity. That’s why Denver is making a bold[...]
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Supporting Electoral College resolution is not a vote for direct democracy
The North Dakota Legislature is considering a resolution called Senate Concurrent Resolution 4013 to proclaim its support for the Electoral College. The Electoral College is our system for electing the U.S. president and is unlike any other election for public office in the country.[...]
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Word(s) Of The Issue: A Menagerie
Ever wondered how to pronounce Icelandic animal names? Probably not. But just in case, this guide will help you navigate some intriguing vocabulary. For instance, “skjaldbaka” combines words for shield and back, uniquely designating a turtle. Similarly, famed poet Jónas Hallgrímsson introduced[...]
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3,500-Year-Old Pharaoh’s Tomb Found in Egypt Is First Since Tutankhamun’s
For the first time since King Tut’s tomb stunned the world in 1922, archaeologists have uncovered the burial site of another pharaoh—Thutmose II, an ancestor of Tutankhamun. Discovered near the Valley of the Kings, the tomb offers a rare glimpse into Egypt’s[...]
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Can Artists Change Government From the Inside Out?
Government isn’t known for bold creativity, but what if it were? Across the U.S., artists are stepping into public agencies, not just to decorate, but to rethink how government engages with people. In the Twin Cities, artist-in-residence Amanda Lovelee helped shape a[...]
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What would our Founders think of this Iowa official’s warning letter?
A small-town dispute in Iowa has become a textbook case of how free speech works—or should. When 73-year-old Rita Audlehelm wrote a letter to her local newspaper questioning an elected official’s prolonged absence from meetings, she didn’t expect a legal threat in[...]
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A Farewell for the Ages, When Lincoln Wrote Washington’s Long Goodbye
Let me be clear. I did not write what you read next. I prompted it. Sometimes in putting together a daily newsletter, one that's filled with current news, history, quotes, and more, the information one discovers sends them in unexpected directions. Imagine[...]
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In Verse: Last Night
Rolling Stones—Out Of Our Heads“Play With Fire” After a night of song and lightDown in the valley townI look out my darkened windowsAnd down the hill at the townThere is a back rectangle whereAn old closed down hospitalAnd the tallest empty buildingOf[...]
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On This Day | Plans Made for Catholic High School
Preliminary plans for the coming campaign to raise funds for the construction of the new Minot Central Catholic High School are practically completed, according to Rt. Rev. Monsignor John W. Hogan and Rev. Felix J. Andrews, pastors of St. Leo’s and Little[...]
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On This Day | Eisenhower’s Farm Bill
I recommend, therefore, the following nine-point program. I urge the Congress to pass this program with maximum speed, for delay can only aggravate and multiply the difficulties already sorely harassing millions of our rural people. -- February 23, 1956 | The Ward[...]
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On This Day | Worlds Championship Title Bout
At Minot's newly-opened Municipal Auditorium. -- February 23, 1956 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It The Auditorium is a pretty good venue for wrestling, but it's not the street in front of the Blue Rider ;) For sanctioned events[...]