Mrs. McDonough was in a prairie fire near White Earth five years ago, and her flock of sheep was in danger. The woman fought the flames and saved her sheep, but the experience caused her to lose her mind, which had been[...]
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On This Day | Reaping the Harvest
In the human world we call the correspondence of this law recompense or justice. Evidence is not lacking that it works with the same precision as cause and effect in the material universe. Could we see far enough and deep enough this[...]
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On This Day | If It’s Not Working, Network
There are a good many successful farmers in this section of North Dakota who have become independent because they have worked hard and followed the right system. The Independent suggests to those farmers who consider that they have not succeeded as well[...]
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On This Day | It’s Always Been This Way
Do you remember when the double shovel was not as good as the single shovel? When the steel plow was not as good as the crooked stick because the steel poisoned the soil? Remember when we did not think a cook stove[...]
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Norway to Allow Cities to Set Zero Emission Transport Zones (And Why it Matters in Minot)
The Norwegian government is taking steps to reduce transportation-related emissions by enabling cities to establish zero-emission zones. These zones would restrict access to high-emission vehicles, encouraging the use of electric and hydrogen-powered transport. To make this possible, the Ministry of Transport has[...]
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Target CEO says tariffs will immediately raise prices for fruits and vegetables
Grocery bills are about to get a little steeper—especially in the produce aisle. Target CEO Brian Cornell is warning that fresh fruits and vegetables, including staples like strawberries and avocados, will see price hikes in the coming days. The culprit? Trade policies[...]
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Minot High eyes third-straight West Region girls’ basketball title
The road to a WDA championship and state tournament berth runs through Bismarck this week, and Minot High is in the driver’s seat. The West Region girls’ basketball tournament tips off at the Bismarck Event Center, with the Majettes eyeing a third[...]
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Manufactured Crisis: Losing the Nation’s Largest Source of Unsubsidized Affordable Housing
For decades, manufactured home communities offered a rare path to affordable homeownership—until investors saw an opportunity. Across the country, private-equity firms and real estate companies are snapping up mobile home parks, driving up rents and squeezing out long-time residents. In Colorado’s Hickory[...]
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Mexico tells Supreme Court that U.S. gunmakers are to blame for heavily armed cartels
Mexico and the United States are pointing fingers over the violence fueled by drug cartels, but this time, the dispute isn’t just political—it’s in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. Mexico is suing American gun manufacturers, arguing that the flow of[...]
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How Zoning Laws Are Undermining New Hampshire’s Future (And Why it Matters in Minot)
For years, zoning laws were seen as a way to guide responsible development. But in New Hampshire, they’ve become something else entirely—a barrier to growth, affordability, and opportunity. A once-simple framework has ballooned into 23,000 pages of regulations across nearly 270 jurisdictions,[...]
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Poll: Trump, DOGE policies see strong support among likely North Dakota voters
North Dakotans strongly support the job President Donald Trump has done in his first month of office but are less enthusiastic about early efforts closer to home from state lawmakers, according to a new statewide poll. The poll of 500 likely voters[...]
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North Dakota Launches ROOT Grant Program to Tackle Workforce Shortages
Today, the North Dakota Department of Commerce is launching the Relocation Opportunity for Outstanding Talent Grant Program (ROOT) to help businesses attract and retain skilled workers by offering relocation incentives.“North Dakota employers are facing critical workforce shortages, and the ROOT program is designed to[...]
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Bismarck revisits backyard chicken ordinance
Bismarck is once again debating whether backyard chickens should be allowed within city limits. Currently, only rural residential areas permit small flocks, but growing public interest has city leaders reconsidering. Supporters highlight the benefits of fresh eggs and food security, while opponents[...]
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Woman Arrested for Child Abuse in Minot Incident
On March 3, at approximately 4 p.m., the Minot Police Department responded to reports of a child being assaulted inside a parked vehicle at a business in southwest Minot. Officers located the vehicle shortly after receiving the report and initiated an investigation.[...]
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On This Day | A First Class Creamery
White Bros. is making a record for turning out a nice butter product, as well as a high grade of ic cream. Their factory is on d the institutions of which Minot feels veery proud indeed. -- March 5, 1908 | The[...]
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On This Day | Buy Local in the Land of Opportunity
If there is a one logical reason why you should patronize out of town merchants, there are a hundred reasons why you should give you home merchants the preference. -- March 5, 1908 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It[...]