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County approves post-game fireworks, space lease
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (360+ words) Fireworks could be part of some Hot Tots games at Corbett Field this next summer. The Ward County Commission approved the use of a county-owned gravelled parking lot at the Extension Service facility that is near the ball diamond for…...
Suicide Prevention Certification training offered
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (167+ words) NDSU Extension is offering a free QPR Suicide Prevention Certification training on Monday, Jan. 26, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Ward County Administration Building, meeting room 108. Participants will become equipped to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action. Participants will learn…...
ND respiratory disease surveillance report tracks viruses
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (364+ words) Influenza cases in North Dakota were down somewhat in early January, according to data released Thursday, Jan. 15. However, influenza remains prevalent in the state, the report stated. Moderate activity was listed related to the COVID-19 virus. Reporting Week: Week 1 Week…...
Minot United gymnastics solidifying self as top-2 program
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1044+ words) When it comes to high school gymnastics in the state of North Dakota, there is Dickinson and then there is everybody else. While Minot United would love nothing more than to be the program responsible for knocking the Mavericks off…...
National Register accepts updated documentation for Fort Totten
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (285+ words) BISMARCK " Additional documentation for the listing of Fort Totten State Historic Site has been accepted by the National Register of Historic Places, the federal government's list of properties it considers worthy of preservation and recognition. North Dakota nominations are coordinated…...
Inaugural Grey Wolf mission modernizes nuclear security
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (750+ words) Editor's Note: Minot Air Force Base and F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, are also scheduled to receive MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters to replace the UH-1N Hueys. MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. " Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron at…...
Half-staff flags to honor former governor
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (217+ words) BISMARCK " Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags in the state to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 22. He encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect…...
Local pilot’s passion for aviation inspires many
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (788+ words) Bruce Eames recalls his first flight with Minot pilot Warren Pietsch in the P-51 Mustang "The Dakota Kid." Eames" recollections are among numerous written letters from individuals in support of Pietsch"s induction in the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame....
Minot businessman announces campaign for US House
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (249+ words) Ferris Broxton of Minot, a businessman and North Dakota resident for the past eight years, has announced he is seeking the Republican endorsement for the state's U.S. House of Representatives. The seat currently is held by Republican Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, who…...
SRT plans yearlong events to mark 75th anniversary
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (150+ words) SRT is planning a series of activities and events throughout 2026 to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The telecommunications cooperative was established in 1951 to bring telephone service to rural north-central North Dakota. Since then, SRT has grown into the state's largest telecommunications cooperative,…...