New Harpist Graces Downtown Minot

Minot plays host to harpist Jaclyn Wappel MINOT—The city of Minot has been quietly playing host to a new harpist for the past few months. Dr. Jaclyn Wappel, an experienced performer, instructor, and published scholar, will be performing downtown at Lien’s Jewelry on Friday, Nov. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Her set will consist of mostly Christmas music arrangements to provide […]
by Greg Demme
November 25, 2021

Say a Special Prayer

It is not hard to write this editorial, as Thanksgiving week is all about giving thanks for our family, our friends, and the freedom we have in the United States, guaranteed by those who serve in our military in the U.S. and around the world. Some of our military friends will be able to make […]
by Jonathan Starr
November 25, 2021

Can Thanksgiving Survive?

We still all celebrate a national Thanksgiving holiday, but what is the nature of our celebrations? Do we settle for food, family, and football? If that is all we celebrate, can this watered-down holiday of Thanksgiving survive?
by Greg Demme
November 25, 2021

What I'm Thankful for has Changed Over the Years

When I was little, I loved Thanksgiving. We would always travel to my grandparents’ house for Thanksgiving – Nana and Papa as we called them.  I looked forward to seeing them and my cousins – all three of them were older than me:  Shauna, Eric, and Todd.  I always thought Todd was the coolest person in the world. He played football and then joined the Navy.    […]
by Jason Spain
November 25, 2021

Minot's Own "Coach Carter"

I have been gone a few years since being the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Minot State University.  I am back in Minot now and wanted to tell a story about Minot State athletics that many may not know.  There is a considerable amount of “winning” going on within the Minot State Athletics department.   Athletic […]
by Jason Spain
November 24, 2021

Deer Kill Widespread

Baiting Ban Expansion Possible BOTTINEAU – The precise effect of an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in the state this year remains unclear, but there is little doubt that it was substantial. The disease, known commonly as EHD, resulted in the deaths of many white-tailed deer over much of North Dakota, primarily the western half.  “There was pretty dramatic mortality in the state,” said Charlie Bahnson, North Dakota Game […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 24, 2021

Multi-State CMS Lawsuit Awaits Ruling

A Missouri judge is considering a lawsuit asking for an injunction against a federal rule requiring most hospital and clinic workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.  Attorneys General of 10 states, including North Dakota, sued the Biden Administration on November 10th, less than a week after the federal government announced a final rule for Centers for […]
by The Dakotan
November 24, 2021

Freezing Drizzle Causing Slick Roads

Much of North Central North Dakota is experiencing steady freezing drizzle this morning. The result has been slick, icy roads from Stanley to Granville, from Max north to the Canadian border, and from Velva to Portal. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement at 8:25 a.m. indicating that the freezing drizzle is possible […]
by The Dakotan
November 24, 2021

Corps Completes Repairs at Lake Audubon

Boat Ramp, Release Tunnel Fixed  COLEHARBOR – Fishermen and water enthusiasts will be greeted with a much improved boat ramp on Lake Audubon next spring. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took advantage of a fall drawdown of the popular lake to remove cracked and broken sections of the Totten Trail boat ramp and replace them with new concrete.  “We […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 23, 2021

The Dakotan Welcomes Letters to the Editor

Here at The Dakotan, we are pursuing our desire to become a full-service media organization serving the great state of North Dakota. We want to take the best of all the media worlds and combine them together. We want to take the best of the written word, but without the cost of paper and ink, […]
by Greg Demme
November 23, 2021

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