In Minot, the Backpack Buddies program is set to grow significantly thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Minot Area Community Foundation. This funding will enable the program to expand its reach to Longfellow Elementary School, providing essential weekend meals for students[...]
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Sentia Spirits Review: A Light Buzz Without the Alcohol
Sometimes, you just want to feel _something_—a little looseness, a touch of ease—without the morning-after regret. That’s the promise of Sentia, a nonalcoholic drink designed to mimic the pleasant side of drinking without the risks. Developed by a British neuropsychopharmacologist, Sentia taps[...]
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City of Regina to consider upping taxes on derelict houses, downtown parking lots (Everyone in North Dakota Should Read This!)
In Regina, residents are growing increasingly frustrated with the sight of derelict houses and abandoned lots that have lingered for years. City council is now exploring a new taxation policy aimed at these nuisance properties, which would impose higher rates on neglected[...]
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Letter: The 51st State? Canada Sets Terms
The President of the USA by the name of Donald Trump has bandied about the idea of Canada joining the USA. I think this is a boffo idea, which could be achieved after a few minor pre-conditions are met: Canada would of[...]
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Ward County Commission Agenda | February 18, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 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[...]
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City Council Agenda | February 18, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, February 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the[...]
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On This Day | Monday, February 17th
On this day in 1801, Thomas Jefferson was elected the third President of the United States by the House of Representatives after a tie in the Electoral College, marking the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties in U.S. history. On[...]
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On This Day | Keeping Democracy Safe
Keeping the world safe for democracy is the most expensive process ever devised by man ... and the most disheartening job ever handed to a generation .. the condition the world is in today [...]Read More... from On This Day | Keeping[...]
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On This Day | For the Kids
"We are blind until we see that in the human plan, Nothing is worth the making, if it does not make the man. Why build these cities glorious if man unbuilded goes? In vain [...]Read More... from On This Day | For[...]
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Bottineau Winter Park makes upgrades thanks to recent grant
If the chill of winter has you seeking adventure, Bottineau Winter Park might just be the spot for you. Since 1969, this community-owned facility in the Turtle Mountains has been a hub for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Recent grants from North Dakota[...]
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Political Perspective: Five Parties Begin Formal Negotiations For Reykjavík Council
Political negotiations are underway in Reykjavík as five parties— the Socialist Party, Pirate Party, Left-Green Movement, Social Democratic Alliance, and People’s Party—work to rebuild a council majority following the recent collapse of the ruling coalition. Left-Green councillor Líf Magneudóttir emphasized that their[...]
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Local history buffs are turning to Facebook to share memories of bygone eras
Social media often feels like a fleeting snapshot of our lives, but many are turning to Facebook groups for a different reason: to preserve shared memories and unique materials. While these communities can quickly gather hundreds of thousands of members, questions linger[...]
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‘For You’: What to know about news on TikTok (and all Social Media)
TikTok isn’t just for dance trends and viral challenges—it’s also where millions of people get their news. But what happens when that news is shaped by algorithms rather than editors? Unlike traditional media, TikTok doesn’t separate journalism from opinion, advertising, or misinformation.[...]
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Prairie Fare: What questions should I ask myself about heart health?
I was alarmed. Someone in a meeting was speaking with closed eyes and a hand over their heart. The person was quite passionate about the discussion in progress. “Do I remember my CPR training? Should I call 911?” I thought to myself.[...]
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The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security Crisis
Loneliness isn’t just a quiet struggle—it’s becoming a target. Romance scams prey on isolation, turning digital affection into financial ruin. With scammers refining their tactics and using AI to cast a wider net, the risk is growing. These fraudsters don’t just ask[...]
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Trump’s firing of the U.S. government archivist is far worse than it might seem
The National Archives isn’t just about preserving dusty documents—it’s a cornerstone of democracy, certifying elections, ratifying constitutional amendments, and ensuring public access to government records. Now, with President Trump’s unprecedented firing of Archivist Colleen Shogan, its independence is in question. As he[...]