James F. Bannon, 54, who saw his son, Charles Bannon, 22, taken by a mob from the county jail at McKenzie county, early last Thursday morning, to be lynched, was brot to the Ward [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | Making a Play for the Capital
John Ehr, pioneer Minot citizen, and for many years a prominent banker, real estate holder and farmer, has made an offer of 160 acres of land along south hill with a beautiful view of [...]Read More... from On This Day | Making[...]
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On This Day | The Banana Belt
With the mercury standing at 54 degrees above zero in Minot, and about the same Friday, the balmy weather bids fair to break all records for mildness. The spring-like days continued so long in [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | The Modern Vikings
Capt. Folgero with his crew of three, Oscar Rones, Harold Lorentsen, and Hans Opsal with a little black kirren yclept Roald Amundson, for luck, sailed out of a little fjord at Gorgen in the [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | The Hardest Break
That is why the criminal practice has surrounded accused persons with many protections which gall prosecuting attorneys. Because there is so much crime, there is a tendency now to remove those protections. Frank Howell, [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | The Little Country Newspaper
Oh, little country paper, with your little weekly talks! I like to wander with you down remembered roads and walks. [...]Read More... from On This Day | The Little Country Newspaper
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On This Day | 1931 Vigenettes
The Russian peasants are being told that if they will only starve long enough the political millennium is sure to arrive. They are in the position of the dog whose master undertook to show [...]Read More... from On This Day | 1931[...]
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City of Regina proposing 8.5 per cent property-tax increase in 2025 budget
The City of Regina is looking at a significant increase in their property taxes in 2025; a proposed 8.5% increase in taxes has been put on the table. In short, the cost of providing services has been rising faster than the budgets[...]
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Chinese AI tech could cut projected spike in US electricity
A new artificial intelligence model from China, DeepSeek, has taken the tech world by surprise, raising important questions about the future of energy consumption in data centers. With DeepSeek’s promise of efficiency, industry analysts suggest that projected energy demands for upcoming data[...]
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Montana Republicans work toward party labels for judicial candidates
The Montana Legislature is at a crossroads, with Republican lawmakers pushing to turn judicial elections into a partisan affair. Two competing bills have emerged: one mandates party affiliations for judicial candidates, while the other makes it optional but still carries the tag[...]
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Landowners Can Post Private Land Electronically for 2025-26 Hunting Season
Landowners in North Dakota can now electronically post their private land for the 2025-26 hunting season through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website. Those interested can log in via My Account to update their land designations. This year, landowners with[...]
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Port: A state spending cap proposal, brought to you by vibes, not numbers
A bill meant to cap North Dakota’s state spending is facing scrutiny—not for its boldness, but for its lack of substance. House Bill 1502, introduced by Rep. Christina Wolff and backed by Minot City Council member Mike Blessum, aims to limit general[...]
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Utilities push back on proposed regulations for big North Dakota power users, data centers
A new bill in North Dakota aims to regulate large power users, including data centers, by instituting a state siting process. Proposed by Rep. Anna Novak, the legislation seeks to address rising electricity demands that threaten the power grid. While some utility[...]
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Trump postpones big tariffs against Canada and Mexico for one month
On Monday, President Trump announced a one-month delay in imposing hefty tariffs on Mexico and Canada, following commitments from both countries to tackle drug trafficking and illegal immigration. This pause comes after Trump implemented tariffs on China and signed new executive orders[...]
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House Bill 1605 Would Ban Intentional Addition of Fluoride to Public Water Supplies
A new House Bill in North Dakota could significantly change the state’s approach to public water supplies by banning the intentional addition of fluoride. Known as House Bill 1605, it would impose fines for violations, while allowing naturally occurring fluoride to remain[...]
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Council Rejects City Manager’s Interim Chief Recommendation; Votes to Retain Current Interim Chief Dale Plessas
Minot City leaders have decided to keep Capt. Dale Plessas as interim Chief of Police while they search for a permanent replacement. During Monday’s council meeting, an alternative proposal from City Manager Harold Stewart’s recommendation was adopted, opting to retain Plessas instead[...]