Burgum makes Statement on the Passing of North Dakota Poet Laureate, Rough Rider Award Recipient Larry Woiwode

BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement today regarding the passing of North Dakota poet laureate Larry Woiwode, a 1992 recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest citizen honor. “Larry Woiwode inspired and mentored countless writers during his long and distinguished career," said Burgum. "Through it all, he always […]
by The Dakotan
May 1, 2022

Pursuit Turned Rollover Crash near Washburn

WASHBURN — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says two men were injured in a rollover crash after leading law enforcement on a chase through multiple counties Saturday night. The NDHP says an officer with the Minot Police Department responded to a reported reckless vehicle in Minot. The officer located the vehicle and initiated a traffic […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 1, 2022

Train Derails, Residents Alerted

BURLINGTON — A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train derailed near Burlington early Sunday morning and caught fire. Nearby residents also received an evacuation alert. Burlington Fire Chief Karter Lessman said about 20 to 30 containers, with non-hazardous materials, derailed into a coulee between Minot and Des Lacs around 1 a.m. Minot Central Dispatch issued an […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 1, 2022

Minot State Athletics put on Mental Health Panel

It’s been an entire month of planning and coordinating, but this last weekend all the hard work came to fruition. This past Tuesday, April 26, the Minot State Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Diversity and Inclusion Council put on a mental health panel for the more than 400 student athletes on campus. Aleshire […]
by Philip Green
May 1, 2022

Upside Down Under: Continuing a FM DX hobby…

For the longest time, I would sit and look at my Kenwood KT 6040 AM-FM receiver and wonder what was wrong with it. When I bought it in 2018, it provided radio reception two step above anything else I’d ever known. But in the past year, there’s been some kind of issue. Last week my […]
by Marvin Baker
May 1, 2022

Barking About Baiting Bans

MINOT — The exchange was contentious at times as area sportsmen and landowners expressed their opposition to baiting bans imposed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The back-and-forth between sportsmen and Game and Fish personnel dominated the District 2 Advisory Board meeting held in Minot, April 25. Game and Fish holds Advisory Board […]
by Kim Fundingsland
May 1, 2022

Making a Difference: Using Imagination to Spread Joy

MINOT — One of the vendors at iMagicon this weekend is using his skills to customize wheelchairs. William Hammond, from Texas, makes custom flags, dice bags, stickers, storage boxes, and more. “This is all digital work that I cut out on a vinyl printer,” Hammond explained. “Either heat-pressed on, or actually just hand printed on.” […]
by Lydia Hoverson
April 30, 2022

iMagicon the Possibilities

MINOT — People from all over the country are in the Magic City this weekend to celebrate sci-fi, anime, and cosplay! The iMagicon has taken over the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Jared Adams, one of the three primary directors of iMagicon, said the event, which has been happening for about 8 years, has been growing every […]
by Lydia Hoverson
April 30, 2022

Father Daughter Dance is Back

MINOT — After two years of cancellations, the Minot Optimist Club's Father Daughter Dance is back! Lezlie Beuchler, the chairperson of the event, said this will be the 7th year for the dance, with last year and the year before being cancelled due to COVID-19. “People look forward to it every year,” said Buechler. “We’re […]
by Lydia Hoverson
April 30, 2022

Reviews Storm Damage to Livestock Producers & Rural Communities, Working to Get Assistance for Downed Power Lines

MAX — U.S. Senator John Hoeven reviewed the impacts of recent severe weather on North Dakota’s livestock producers, communities and rural utilities yesterday. The senator visited a family-owned ranch near Max to learn firsthand about the damages and met with ranchers, local leaders and a representative from McLean Electric Cooperative to discuss available assistance. This […]
by The Dakotan
April 30, 2022

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