Construction on the Perkett school expansion is ahead of schedule and looks to be finished in the fall of 2016. The expansion was part of a $39.5 million bond package passed in 2014 that includes many expansions and improvements in the district.
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An archaeological excavation near the Missouri River s providing a wealth of information and artefacts, some of it dating back to the 1600’s. More details from KX News.
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Six soccer teams from Minot are in Chicago to compete in a regional tournament against some of the top teams in the country. KX News has the story of the growing success of Minot’s soccer program.
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The International Souris River Board met Friday in Estevan. Jim Olson of KX News was there and has the coverage.
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The former superintendent of Sawyer School was in court yesterday and plead not guilty to the multiple sexual misconduct charges he’s facing. KX News has the full story.
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For contractors who want to earn business from the government, there are a few extra hoops to jump through. And the North Dakota Impact Procurement Technical Assistance Center is all about helping business owners navigate the process. And they had a workshop in Minot yesterday.
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Considering the warm spring, the mosquitos in town seemed to have a slow start, but they’ve come on with a vengeance lately. Officials at Minot Park District have noticed, and they’re working to keep the pesky creatures at bay. KX News has the story.
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With the parking garage construction well into year two and the infrastructure project now underway, shopping downtown is more of a challenge than ever. KX News has the story on how a few business owners are managing the situation.
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It’s not just the music of our grandfathers; the fiddle tradition is alive and well at the International music camp with both ongoing instruction and foot-stomping competitions. KX News has the story.
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Dagny Knutson is a Minot kid who made waves a few years ago as a nationally competitive swimmer with sights on the Olympics. But challenges out of the pool forced her onto a different path, and it’s one she’s happy to now be walking.
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A group of demonstrators were exercising their right to free speech yesterday with the hopes of changing the behavior of the tribal government. Among their concerns are new accounting practices, a reduction in the size of government, and fewer restrictions on voting.
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Pioneer period food and dress were part of the festivities at the Ward County Historical Society’s summer kick-off event. Pioneer Village the State Fair Grounds is open Tuesday-Saturday from 1 p.m to 6 p.m.
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Citizens of the Turtle Mountain Reservation have some concerns about their local leadership and they’re taking steps to solve their problem.
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A problem in the chain of command and communication led to more than $500k in expenses that were approved unbeknownst to the County Commission. And as of Tuesday’s meeting, Ward County is suggesting those costs are the responsibility of the architect.
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The North Dakota State Fair is building a new grandstand stage that will allow them to court music acts that insist on hanging heavy production equipment on stage. The cost of the project is $1.3 million.
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KX News has three stories in their feed this morning on issues related to flood protection and water issues. Here’s the quick recap on each along with some read-between-the-lines commentary following. Water Project to Get Record Amount of State Funding The 2015 Legislative session and state budget resulted in record spending for water related projects
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