We only wonder that the lads go to the trouble to seek an out of the way place to "roll their pills." It would be well for them to remember that the publishers of [...]Read More... from On This Day | Just[...]
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On This Day | A Notice to Friends
If any one of our friends are saving up their shekels to buy posies for us after we are gone, we ant to serve notice on you here and now, not to do it. [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
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Minot Fire Department Responds to Basement Fire Caused by Fireplace Embers
On January 4, at 10:19 p.m., the Minot Fire Department responded to a report of smoke filling the basement of a home located at 320 8th St. NW in northwest Minot. Crews from Station 5 arrived on the scene within 4 minutes[...]
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Clock Is Ticking on Time For Legislators to Submit Bills for 2025 Session
If North Dakotans want policies addressed during the legislative session that starts Tuesday, they need to act quickly. The deadline for House members to introduce new legislation is Jan. 20 while state Senators may introduce bills until Jan. 27. “If you want[...]
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Public Responds To Iceland Prime Minister’s Call For Ideas Improving Government Efficiency
The U.S. is not the only country going through a government efficiency effort, but in Iceland, they’re taking a different approach. In an unusual twist on crowd-sourcing, Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has turned to the public for cost-cutting suggestions, sparking a wave[...]
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North Dakota becomes 1st state to cover weight loss medication with federally-backed health insurance
North Dakota is charting new territory as the first U.S. state offering federally-backed health insurance plans that cover weight loss medications like Ozempic and Tirzepatide for individuals. These changes come as a breath of fresh air for many, aiming not just to[...]
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What does ‘uff da’ even mean?
In the cozy corners of Minnesota and North Dakota, a simple phrase quietly weaves through everyday life: “uff da.” It’s an utterance that feels like home, wrapping itself around moments of surprise or mild disappointment. For many with Scandinavian roots in the[...]
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Farmers are abandoning their land
Across the globe, in places that are not North Dakota, farmers are making a surprising choice: they’re abandoning millions of acres once lush with crops and livestock. It’s part of a pattern of migration away from the rural, and it’s leaving a[...]
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9 predictions about what 2025 may hold for US cities
In 2025, change is the only constant for city leaders. With the reverberations of Donald Trump’s 2025 presidency potentially reshaping U.S. policies, cities must adapt to shifting climates—both political and environmental. This era of transformation brings everything from AI-driven municipal services to[...]
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Homeowner tax credit should be simpler in its second year, tax commissioner says
Good news for North Dakota homeowners: a simpler path to property tax relief is on the horizon. Starting soon, you can apply for $500 off your 2025 property tax bill through the streamlined primary residence credit. Last year, 90% of eligible households[...]
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On This Day | Sunday, January 5th
On this day in 1914, Henry Ford introduced a minimum wage of $5 per day for his workers, a revolutionary move that doubled the average wage and significantly improved workers’ living standards while boosting productivity and loyalty. On this day in 1933,[...]
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On This Day | Crime in the 1920s
While 1927 was a good year for crops and for business generally, it also proved a busy one for forces of the law in the county and city... [...]Read More... from On This Day | Crime in the 1920s
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Ward County Commission Agenda | January 7, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The full agenda and packet can be viewed by[...]
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City Council Agenda | January 6, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, January 6, 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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With 48 multistate lawsuits, Attorney General Drew Wrigley says he’s defending North Dakota’s interests
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is standing firm on his legal strategy: protect the state’s interests above all else. The result of that strategy is North Dakota has signed on as party to 48 lawsuits brought from across the country. Ranging[...]
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Bismarck Airport one of many who offer incentive packages to airlines for new routes
Heading out of Minot and wishing for more nonstop flights? You’re not alone. It won’t surprise you to learn that folks in Bismarck want the same thing for the Bismarck Airport. And Bismarck, like many others, leverages incentive programs to lure airlines[...]