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El Nino Expected

Advisory Issued The Climate Prediction Center concludes that “El Nino conditions are present and expected to gradually strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter 2023-24.” El Nino is, basically, a warming of equatorial sea surface temperatures across the east-central and eastern Pacific Ocean for an extended period of time. With those conditions having been met, and […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 7, 2023

Favorable Holiday Weather

Hot Weekend, Pleasant 4th of July BISMARCK – The weather should be more than agreeable this weekend and through the Fourth of July holiday, especially for the northern half of the state. Ken Simosko, National Weather Service meteorologist in Bismarck, summed up the weekend and holiday weather outlook for the Minot area. “It’ll be a […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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June 30, 2023

New Opportunities at New High School

CDL, Childcare Learning, Community Facility MINOT – The “other building” at the city’s new Sentinel High School will offer some unique learning opportunities for students and the community. Construction continues on the former Cognizant building, which was gifted to Minot Public Schools and, following a bond issue approved by voters, is being renovated to be […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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June 26, 2023

Pheasant Crowing Counts Up

ND Game and Fish Department The number of roosters heard crowing during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 2023 spring pheasant crowing count survey was up 30% statewide from last year. “We documented increased production for most of the state during 2022 brood routes compared to the last couple years, and we also confirmed […]

by The Dakotan

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June 22, 2023

Forecast Favors Normal Weather for ND

July Through September Outlook Long-range weather forecasters are in the business of generalizing weather trends, not the day-to-day temperature, wind, or rainfall forecasts. But darn if they aren’t fairly reliable overall. The latest 3-month weather outlook issued by the Climate Prediction Center, for July through September, calls for a greater than normal chance of above-normal […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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June 22, 2023

Minot State names Brekhus as director of alumni engagement

MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University is pleased to announce 2012 graduate Courtenay Brekhus has been named the University’s director of alumni engagement. Brekhus, who earned degrees in athletic training and corporate fitness, has served as a wellness specialist and assistant director for the Minot State Wellness Center for the past 11 years. She will […]

by The Dakotan

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June 19, 2023

Longest Days of the Year

Daylight Decline Begins Next Week MINOT – Today starts a six day stretch of the longest days of the year. Of course, such a statement needs some clarification since all days are 24 hours long, or very close to it. However, the amount of daylight, hours and minutes, changes constantly. The daytime length for June […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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June 19, 2023

Childcare Issues

Committee Addresses Daycare Concerns MINOT – The availability and cost of daycare for children is a growing issue in many areas, Minot and Minot Air Force Base included. Without sufficient and affordable daycare both businesses and communities can encounter difficulties in hiring or attracting people. “It’s an issue that so many employers and families are […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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June 16, 2023

Deer Application Deadline June 7

ND Game & Fish The deadline for submitting applications for the 2023 deer gun season is June 7. Applicants for regular deer gun, gratis, youth and muzzleloader can apply online through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov. A general game and habitat license is required when applying. If the applicant has not […]

by The Dakotan

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June 5, 2023

Memories of Main Street

A Slice of Life The beginning of the Magic City all started in downtown Minot, the heart of sales and services for a rapidly growing community emerging on the fading frontier. Of course, over the years there’s been lots of changes. More people. More businesses. More opportunities. Expanded city limits. Interestingly though, are the […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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June 4, 2023

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El Nino Expected

Favorable Holiday Weather

New Opportunities at New High School

Pheasant Crowing Counts Up

Forecast Favors Normal Weather for ND

Minot State names Brekhus as director of alumni engagement

Longest Days of the Year

Childcare Issues

Deer Application Deadline June 7

Memories of Main Street

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