HCR 3013 is dead, but the real story is how it went down. As Rob Port points out, the North Dakota Senate voted on one of the year’s most contentious issues—without a recorded roll call. Lawmakers had the chance to go on[...]
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From Los Angeles to Medora: A Story of Finding Home in the North Dakota Badlands
For many, Medora is a summer stop—a place to visit, work, and move on. But for Justin Morales, it became home. Originally from Los Angeles, Justin arrived in Medora through a ministry program during the pandemic and never looked back. Now the[...]
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Minot Veterinarians Reduce After-Hours Emergency Care Due to Staffing Shortage
Minot pet owners may face more limited emergency care options as two local veterinary clinics adjust their after-hours services due to a veterinarian shortage. Pinkerton Animal Hospital and West Oaks Animal Hospital announced that they will no longer provide emergency services on[...]
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Bill Supporting Grants for Foreign Language Instruction for Young Learners Passes House
Young minds absorb language like sponges, and a new bill aims to put that to good use. Senate Bill 2275, now headed for final approval, would offer grants to schools introducing foreign languages in early grades. The idea? Start young, when learning[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers hear emotional testimony on resolution against same-sex marriage
A North Dakota Senate committee voted 6-1 Wednesday to not issue a recommendation on a House resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage. Sen. Ryan Braunberger, D-Fargo, the only vote against the recommendation, said he wants voters to know[...]
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The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate
Throughout history, moments of national anxiety have often led to policies that target the most vulnerable. A century ago, after war and a deadly pandemic, fears of decline fueled restrictive immigration laws, forced sterilization programs, and the rise of movements that sought[...]
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Upcoming changes to paratransit riders in Minot
Minot’s reclassification as an urban community is bringing new rules for public transit riders, particularly those who rely on paratransit. For years, door-to-door service was widely available, but now, riders with disabilities must complete a detailed application—and eligibility isn’t guaranteed. The city[...]
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Exhausted by the news? Here are 6 strategies to stay informed without getting overwhelmed − or misled by misinformation
Political spin is nothing new, and identifying reliable news and information can be hard to do during any presidency. But the return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited debates over truth, accountability and the role of media in a[...]
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Minot native competing in Iditarod in Alaska
For many, the Iditarod is a test of endurance, skill, and an unbreakable bond between musher and dog. For Minot native Sydnie Bahl, it’s also the realization of a passion she found after moving to Alaska just four years ago. A University[...]
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Armstrong announces opening of application period for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the application period is now open for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota to apply to serve as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program for the 2025-2026[...]
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Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections
We often think of health in terms of body and mind, but what about the power of human connection? Social scientist Kasley Killam argues that “social health” is just as crucial—yet overlooked. Research shows that loneliness is as harmful as smoking or[...]
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Mandan moves forward with ordinance that would ban homeless camps on public land
Mandan is considering a ban on homeless encampments, joining a growing list of North Dakota cities restricting camping on public property. The City Commission voted to advance the ordinance, which would mirror Bismarck’s recent ban, citing safety, sanitation, and liability concerns. Supporters[...]
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Manufactured Crisis: Losing the Nation’s Largest Source of Unsubsidized Affordable Housing
For decades, manufactured home communities offered a rare path to affordable homeownership—until investors saw an opportunity. Across the country, private-equity firms and real estate companies are snapping up mobile home parks, driving up rents and squeezing out long-time residents. In Colorado’s Hickory[...]
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North Dakota town rallies to save historic Driscoll Memorial Hall
In small towns, community spaces aren’t just buildings—they’re where neighbors become friends, where stories are shared, and where history lives on. In Driscoll, that place is the old high school gym, now a gathering hall in need of serious repairs. Ashley Peyer[...]
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League of Women Voters of Plum Valley Host “Light For Our Democracy” Event Tuesday
The League of Women Voters of Plum Valley, in collaboration with the Minot Human Rights Coalition, is inviting the community to gather for a Light for Our Democracy event at Minot City Hall on Tuesday evening. Timed with President Trump’s address to[...]
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In Verse: Crazed Restless Fingers
Glenn Miller-Live In Atlantic City 1941“Here We Go Again” my own mother fought thisGreat Depression and WW2right here a few miles down the hillwhile Dad caught mortar shells in his teethand bounced bullets off his eye ballsto send the Nazis back to[...]