The City of Minot will offer free dumping at the City Landfill to its sanitation customers between Dec. 23 and Jan. 4 to help dispose of household waste that could accumulate during the holidays. City of Minot Sanitation Superintendent Josh Kraft said[...]
On This Day | The Original Rolling Meme
No Beer, no work! No work, no pay! No pay, no eat! No eat, no live! [...]Read More... from On This Day | The Original Rolling Meme
On This Day | Contractors Organizing
The columns of the Independent are open for a thoro discussion of the merits of a Home Builders' organization [...]Read More... from On This Day | Contractors Organizing
On This Day | Presidents At War
The following presidents served in war. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Presidents At War
On This Day | Sent For in Seattle
It is strange how many really treated the yarn seriously. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Sent For in Seattle
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On This Day | Curling on the Rise in Minot, and Why Not
More interest than ever before is being taken in curling. Four or five sheets of ice are being used each evening and all will be used as soon as they are in good shape. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Curling[...]
Man Arrested for Murder Following Death of Woman in Minot Apartment
On Dec. 17, 2024, at 12:22 a.m., Minot Central Dispatch received a report of an unresponsive female in a northwest Minot apartment. Officers from the Minot Police Department arrived on scene and discovered a male performing CPR on the victim, Jane Doe.[...]
The Perfect Beer Glass Shape, according to Math
If math helped us keep our beer colder, would you believe it? Cláudio de Castro Pellegrini from Brazil did just that. He devised a formula to design the optimal beer glass that maintains its chill. Picture a champagne flute—it’s surprisingly close to[...]
New 100-kilometer ski race scheduled for northern Minnesota this winter
Winter in Minnesota is about to get a bit more thrilling. Enter the Ski North Ultra—an endurance challenge for cross-country skiers that isn’t afraid to push the limits. Scheduled for March 8, 2025, this race offers skiers breathtaking North Shore views and[...]
Lutefisk Candles Make for Great Gag Gift! Literally
Looking for a gift that’s as unforgettable as your family’s sense of humor? Meet the lutefisk candle, it’s the holiday season’s ultimate conversation starter. Nestled among charming Norwegian trinkets at Stabo, in Frago, this candle doesn’t just mask mundane aromas; it guarantees[...]
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Ward County files civil suit against Project BEE over Broadway Circle Funding
Clarity and fallout emerges in the wake of Project Bee’s collapse nearly a year ago. Ward County is suing Project BEE for more than $1.3 million, claiming the shelter received duplicate funding for their nearly complete family shelter and affordable housing initiative.[...]
Cedar Rapids Collaborative Growth Initiative’s new talent director will seek to lure workers to Cedar Rapids area
It’s like having a community-wide Human Resources Director, and the job is to recruit, recruit, recruit. It’s part of an effort by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance that will coordinate public and private sector resources to grow the workforce population. In[...]
North Dakota’s Find The Good Life campaign aims for ‘boomerangs’ this holiday season
Returning to your roots can be an unexpected journey. For Max and Melissa Otto, it was the lure of family gatherings and North Dakota’s serene outdoors that called them back after years away. During this festive season, North Dakota’s “Find The Good[...]
Double D-Haw 2024 Raises $25,000 for Trinity Health Foundation; 2025 Date Set
Another year of Double D-Haw is in the books, and it was one for the record! On September 21, 2024, The Blue Rider Bar in Minot once again turned a vibrant evening of food, art, music, and community spirit into real, tangible[...]
Minot Public School Board Virtual Meeting Agenda | 12/17/2024
The School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, virtually. Agenda [...]Read More... from Minot Public School Board Virtual Meeting Agenda | 12/17/2024
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Minot Police Recover Stolen Vehicle and Purse, Arrest Suspect
On December 16, 2024, at approximately 3:21 p.m., the Minot Police Department responded to a report of a stolen purse at a business in southwest Minot. The incident later escalated to the theft of a vehicle. The victim initially reported her purse[...]