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Walkout Protest at State GOP Meeting

By Greg Demme on December 18, 2021
Seven district chairs leave what they consider illegitimate proceedings **UPDATE--Sunday, Dec. 19, 9:20 a.m.--NDGOP state party Chairman Perrie Schafer released a report on the state committee meeting on Saturday evening. Read his full statement. BISMARCK—An unprecedented walkout occurred at the North Dakota Republican Party state meeting this morning. Seven district chairs (or their proxies) left […]
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Children Meet Santa's Reindeer

By Lydia Hoverson on December 18, 2021
Scheels hosts live reindeer event  MINOT—Children got the chance to get their picture taken with real reindeer on Saturday.   Scheels at the Dakota Square Mall had two reindeer for families to see, as well as take pictures with. Mrs. Claus was also available to take pictures with, while Santa hung out at the other end of the mall.   The event also had free stickers and […]
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Eastwood Park Holiday Tour of Lights and Donation Drive

By Lydia Hoverson on December 18, 2021
MINOT—After 10 years the Eastwood Park community has once again come together to give the public an event they call The Eastwood Park Holiday Tour of Lights & Donation Drive.   On Sunday, Dec. 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., everyone is welcome to walk or drive through the Eastwood Park neighborhood for a view of lit-up houses and decorated yards. Guests can also warm up inside nearby churches and […]
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La Niña Influence Begins

By Kim Fundingsland on December 18, 2021
Below-Normal Temperatures Expected  Below-normal temperatures are likely for the Minot region for the next few months. That’s the latest from the Climate Prediction Center.  While cold temperatures are to be expected during a North Dakota winter, this winter will be influenced by La Niña conditions that are projected to persist into early spring. The CPC issued their latest 3-month outlook this week.  La Niña conditions in […]
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B-52 Placed at Magic City Discovery Center

By The Dakotan on December 17, 2021
MINOT—A crane lifted an iconic B-52 to the top of the Magic City Discovery Center's Magic Climber on Friday, Dec. 17. This will be one of twelve exhibit galleries in the center. Construction on the 28,000-square foot building is progressing, and contractors will work to fully enclose the building now that the B-52 is in […]
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Christmas Bird Counts Underway

By Kim Fundingsland on December 17, 2021
Annual Event for ND Birders  UPPER SOURIS NWR—Binoculars in one hand and a coverage map in the other, several avid birders began their Christmas Bird Count shortly after first light Friday.   The annual events are conducted throughout the United States, including all across North Dakota, under the auspices of the Audubon Society. The purpose is to provide […]
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ND Attorney General Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2022

By Jasahd Stewart on December 17, 2021
Wayne Stenehjem announces current term will be his last  BISMARCK—Today, Friday, Dec. 17, North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced he will not seek re-election in 2022. This will likely mark the end of a lifelong period of public service.  By the end of his term, Stenehjem will have served as the state’s Attorney General for 22 years, a tenure longer than his three predecessors combined. He has been the longest […]
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Controversial Amendments Proposed for NDGOP Meeting

By Greg Demme on December 17, 2021
Saturday votes could significantly restrict grass roots candidates  BISMARCK—If you’re a North Dakota resident who typically avoids articles about political squabbling, the subject of this article may affect you far more than you realize.  On Saturday, Dec. 18, the North Dakotan Republican party state committee will meet to conduct business that includes a few controversial proposed amendments.   Perhaps the most […]
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Confusion Regarding District 7 Senate Candidate Michelle Axtman

By Greg Demme on December 17, 2021
A little investigation and communication clears up misunderstanding BISMARCK—On Dec. 14, the Bismarck Tribune reported that Air Force Officer and Bismarck native Michelle Axtman had announced her candidacy for the District 7 senate seat currently held by Sen. Nicole Poolman, R-Dis. 7, Bismarck, who herself had announced in November she would not seek re-election. In […]
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The Nutcracker Comes to Minot

By Lydia Hoverson on December 17, 2021
Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance & Ballet Theater performs this weekend MINOT—The Rinat Mouzafarov Institute of Dance & Ballet Theater has been preparing for the ballet The Nutcracker for several months and is now ready to give the world a show.   Rinat Mouzafarov, the choreographer of the show, has accomplished 12 different ballets of The Nutcracker, starting in 1996, not long after […]
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