Normal Weather for North Dakota, Not U.S.

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 […]
by Kim Fundingsland
July 21, 2022

Fair Ready for Action

  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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
July 21, 2022

Fentanyl Seized Near Bismarck

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 […]
by The Dakotan
July 21, 2022

Deer Gun Licenses Available

  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 […]
by The Dakotan
July 21, 2022

Meet the New MSU AD

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 […]
by Kim Fundingsland
July 21, 2022

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

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 […]
by Amy Allender
July 21, 2022

Experts in the Field

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
July 20, 2022
In the Opinion of Michael Connelly

Disappointed With City Council

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 […]
by The Dakotan
July 20, 2022

Lower Your Electric Bill

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 […]
by Charlene Nelson
July 20, 2022

Council Dismisses Funding Concerns

MINOT – The Minot City Council heard a response from the Souris Basin Planning Council Monday on allegations that were made at the prior meeting of conflicts of interest in MAGIC Fund dollars dispersed to local businesses.  A Minot citizen, Leif Snyder, raised concerns at an earlier council meeting over Ryan Ackerman, co-owner of Aksol […]
by Lydia Hoverson
July 20, 2022

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