Two Minot students found themselves at the heart of history this week. Jordn Wolsky and Kalen Hill, both University of Mary students studying abroad in Rome, stood in St. Peter’s Square as white smoke signaled the election of Pope Leo XIV—the first[...]
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Bismarck, Mandan mayors launch effort to create a more welcoming community
Bismarck and Mandan leaders are taking community spirit a step further with the launch of “Where Home is More than Hello.” The new initiative encourages residents and businesses to go beyond casual greetings and actively welcome newcomers into neighborhoods, workplaces, and social[...]
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‘Free for All’ documentary tells story of public libraries’ critical roles throughout history and today
A new documentary is putting America’s public libraries—and the challenges they face—front and center. Free for All: The Public Library explores the history, impact, and ongoing struggles of libraries, from budget cuts to book bans. The film is being screened at hundreds[...]
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Broadway Circle gets new operator
Minot’s Broadway Circle will now be operated by Pathfinder Services of North Dakota. The City Council approved the agreement Monday, selecting Pathfinder over one other applicant. The organization will manage the family homeless shelter, a 17-unit apartment complex, and a commercial space[...]
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How some ‘Star Wars’ ideas became real-life science
Blue milk may have been pure sci-fi in 1977, but in 2025, it’s on grocery shelves—and that’s not the only “Star Wars” tech coming to life. From harvesting water in the desert like Uncle Owen to dodging space debris like the Millennium[...]
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Shaw: This could be the last time I ever see her
When war and distance conspire to keep families apart, even three days can feel like a miracle. That’s what it was for Anastassiya Andrianvova of Fargo, who finally reunited with her mother, Oksana, after five painful years—three of them shadowed by war.[...]
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How zoning quietly reshaped the world
Most people don’t think about zoning unless they’re fighting city hall—or trying to open a café in the wrong part of town. But zoning quietly shapes nearly everything around us: where we live, how we get to work, what our neighborhoods look[...]
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No Warning: The Anhydrous Ammonia Spill of 2002
In the early hours of a bitter January night in 2002, a freight train derailed just west of Minot—and what followed wasn’t just a chemical disaster, but a communication failure that left a city in the dark, both literally and figuratively. As[...]
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The Baldwin Ranches of Dickey County
The northern plains weren’t just plowed—they were planned, lived on, and studied with precision. Buried in the Baldwin Corporation records at NDSU’s archives is a rich, overlooked blueprint for sustainable farming, penned nearly a century ago. Orville Fuller’s 1924 thesis offers more[...]
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Norsk Høstfest announces 2025 Great Hall entertainment
The Norsk Høstfest has announced the 2025 concert lineup for the Great Hall of the Vikings. The series will feature five main performances over four days, including returning artists, tribute acts, and nationally recognized groups. Concerts will take place September 24–27 at[...]
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The Minot Area Chamber EDC Communicator for May 2025
Minot has a lot to celebrate this spring, and the May edition of The Communicator from the Chamber EDC pulls it all together. From being named a 2025 Great American Defense Community to honoring local entrepreneurs and civic-minded students, the issue highlights[...]
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Minot rally highlights worker issues
On May Day, a small but vocal group gathered along Minot’s Broadway with signs, voices, and a message. They weren’t just observing a global labor holiday—they were calling attention to the tangible local impact of national decisions. Cuts to disability programs, rising[...]
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North Dakota Unveils New ND Icon
North Dakota has a new look to match its legendary spirit. Unveiled at the 2025 Travel Industry Conference, the state’s new icon blends bold color with wide-open inspiration—and it’s already earned strong public support. Designed to complement the long-standing “Be Legendary” brand,[...]
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Layoffs Hit Minot State Disability Center Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Minot State is facing tough news this week as 23 employees at the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities have been told their jobs are ending. The layoffs stem from federal cost-cutting — not local decisions — leaving university leadership with[...]
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Private donations to keep Humanities North Dakota open after federal cut
Humanities North Dakota has received $300,000 in private donations to keep its doors open after it learned earlier this month all its federal funding had been terminated. That figure includes $200,000 from the New York-based Mellon Foundation, which on Tuesday pledged $15[...]
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A Welcome Long Overdue as Veterans Return From Honor Flight Trip
At Minot’s airport Monday night, the terminal became something more than a transit hub—it became a place of long-overdue gratitude. As Western ND Honor Flight veterans returned home, they were met by a crowd of a thousand, waving flags and holding signs.[...]