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Elected Officials’ Families: Terry Jones’ Wife

By Lydia Hoverson on July 22, 2022

NEW TOWN -- Rep. Terry Jones, R-Dis. 4, New Town, has been in the North Dakota legislature since 2017. His wife, Kelly Jones, described what she felt when he first decided to run. “Terry has a tendency to stretch himself pretty thin,” said Jones, “And I was just worried that was just another stretching himself […]

Normal Weather for North Dakota, Not U.S.

By Kim Fundingsland on July 21, 2022

MINOT – Hot weather of recent days in the Minot region, and across North Dakota, may give way to a more normal range of temperatures in the weeks ahead. Of course, normal weather in this state covers a wide range of possibilities. Nevertheless, in their latest three-month weather outlook, the Climate Prediction Center says North […]

Fair Ready for Action

By Lydia Hoverson on July 21, 2022

MINOT – Whether its food, rides, indoor or outdoor displays, all seemed ready Thursday, or at least almost so, for the North Dakota State Fair. On the food side, Old Tyme Kettle Korn and Hansen’s Festival Concessions were almost ready to sell after many days of setting up. “We have three tents that we […]

Fentanyl Seized Near Bismarck

By The Dakotan on July 21, 2022

On 7/19/21 around 2:46 p.m. a North Dakota State Patrol trooper made a routine traffic stop on I-94 approximately 13 miles east of Bismarck. The vehicle was a 2020 Hyundai Kona rental car. During the traffic stop, the trooper developed probable cause to believe there were illegal drugs in the vehicle. A search of the […]

Deer Gun Licenses Available

By The Dakotan on July 21, 2022

More than 3,500 deer licenses are still available in seven units for North Dakota’s 2022 deer gun season, and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis beginning July 27 at 8 a.m. Central time. Residents and nonresidents who have not already received a lottery or landowner license are eligible to apply online by […]

Meet the New MSU AD

By Kim Fundingsland on July 21, 2022

MINOT -- He’s a native North Dakotan who has arrived on the campus of Minot State University with an ambition to “raise all levels of success.” Kevin Forde was introduced Wednesday as the new athletic director, taking over the position vacated recently by Andy Carter. MSU President Dr. Steven Shirley told a small gathering at […]

She's Not from Around Here: Creative Kindness and Good Ideas

By Amy Allender on July 21, 2022

MINOT -- The van’s bright yellow exterior, accented by pastel, candy-colored sun rays immediately grabbed my attention. My children were more focused on the massive bubbles being blown in front of the Oak Park amphitheater. I followed, but kept side-eyeing that lovely van, wondering what sort of brilliant idea may be operating out of its […]

Experts in the Field

By Lydia Hoverson on July 20, 2022

MINOT – While some may find the topic of agriculture somewhat complicated, touring the very place where a lot of food originates provides hands-on information and education. North Central Research Extension Center hosted its annual Field Day, where people from all over the state came to tour its fields and glean knowledge from several of […]

Disappointed With City Council

By The Dakotan on July 20, 2022

You will rarely ever see a letter like this from me as I understand the challenges of public service more than most, but I feel it important to address. Monday night, Minot City Council as a whole really disappointed me and many others. Specifically, the leadership. Last month they called for interested parties to submit […]

Lower Your Electric Bill

By Charlene Nelson on July 20, 2022

This is the fourth in a series on lowering your electric bills. Today we'll look at a few final ways you can lower your electricity costs and stay ahead of the inflation monster. Lighting Use natural light. A single south-facing window can illuminate 20 to 100 times its area. If you turn off one 60-watt bulb […]

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