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Kim Fundingsland

Concern Grows for Dry Conditions Ahead

MINOT — The river that so often has citizens on edge about water overflowing its banks may now be foretelling the opposite. Flows in the Souris River have been so minimal this runoff season that attention is already turning toward the looming possibility of another dry season ahead. The signs are everywhere. Lake Darling, a […]

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March 28, 2022

Bass Bracket Fishing

March Madness on the Water STANTON – A bass fishing version of bracketology was introduced at Nelson Lake this month. And what fun it was! The event was the culmination of a winter fishing circuit conducted by bass fishing enthusiasts of the Badlands Bass Bandits, a fishing club that made its debut in the state […]

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March 27, 2022

Murder Bond Comparison

Release of Knutson Murder Suspect MINOT — Attention was widespread and immediate regarding the recent arrest of a suspect in the 15-year-old Anita Knutson murder case. The community was still absorbing the stunning news when came the revelation that the suspect had been released from jail. Minot Police had arrested Nichole Rice, 34, Minot, and […]

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March 23, 2022

Serving the City

Clerk of Court Stepping Away MINOT — Judy Mattson’s last day as Municipal Clerk of Court is at the end of this month. She handed down her own sentence for retirement, looking forward to spending time with her grandchildren, hiking, and kayaking. “No more working, just playing,” laughed Mattson. “My husband and I do a […]

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March 22, 2022

Student Archer Showcase

NASP Stages State Final MINOT — The parking lot was filled with cars. The hallways were packed with moms and dads, relatives, and participants. Welcome to the National Archery in the Schools Program State Finals staged at the State Fair Center under the direction of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. NASP has its […]

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March 20, 2022

More Drought Ahead

CPC Issues Spring Outlook MINOT — Expect a continuation of drought conditions that plagued much of North Dakota to occur at least over the western third of the state in 2022. That’s the message contained in the annual Spring Outlook issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center. It marks the second […]

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March 18, 2022

Anita Knutson Case

MINOT — An unsolved murder draped over the Minot Police Department for 15 years finally resulted in an arrest this week. 34-year-old Nichole Rice, Minot, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with murdering her roommate, Anita Knutson. Knutson was 18 years old at the time of her death. Rice, a civilian working as a […]

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March 17, 2022

Boat Ramp Troubles

Lake Sakakawea’s Emerging Problem RIVERDALE — It has an ugly look to it, boat ramps on Lake Sakakawea ending in the mud or water too shallow to launch a boat. Adding to the low water woes is that there seems little likelihood of rescue by usual spring runoff to raise water levels. There are several […]

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March 15, 2022

VFW Adopts Squadron

MINOT — They serve their country in a very important way – guarding nuclear weapons. Serving them in a very important way is the Minot VFW, having adopted the 219th Security Forces Squadron. “This Air Guard is the only one in the nation, that I’m aware of, guarding nuclear weapons. It's a pretty unique story,” […]

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March 14, 2022