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Election Defeat to Council Seat

MINOT - Contentious discussion filled the room at the Minot City Council meeting Monday as the council appointed Roscoe Streyle to temporarily fill the vacant alderman seat previously occupied by newly elected Mayor Tom Ross. The council voted four to two in favor of Roscoe Streyle, a banker at United Community Bank and former legislator […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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July 19, 2022

Squirrel Wars

GARRISON — Sorry, this is getting ridiculous – Garnet and her squirrel fixation, that is. Garnet, the younger of the two hunting maniacs in the household, like most dogs, has a squirrel fixation. Admittedly Eider does too, but at 13 years of age and a larger, slower Brittany she recognizes she can’t catch them. So, […]

by Patricia Stockdill

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July 16, 2022

Can't Make it Better

MINOT -- “Whatever I do is not going to make it better for anyone,” said Judge Gary Lee shortly before sentencing Eric Rod, Minot. Rod appeared in a Ward County courtroom Friday in shackles, handcuffs, and wearing black and white striped prisoner clothing issued by the Ward County Jail. He had earlier entered a plea […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 15, 2022

A Passion for Pretzels

Dorothy Henke, founder of Dot’s Pretzels, shared her success story during a Start Up Minot event Thursday. The Velva entrepreneur recently sold her business to the snack company Hershey. (Photo: Kim Fundingsland/The Dakotan) By KIM FUNDINGSLAND MINOT – She captured her audience as soon as she picked up the microphone. Area entrepreneurs were eager to […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 14, 2022

The Lake

Can we talk about “the lake” for a minute? During my years in North Dakota, I’ve become a student of Hot Dish language, culture, and traditions. I celebrate Syttende Mai, enthusiastically watch Lawrence Welk reruns, participate in Trash Christmas, and say things like “Oh, fer cute,” “Uffda,” and “Oh, I s’pose.” I pretend lefse is […]

by Amy Allender

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July 14, 2022

Lower Your Electric Costs

If you're trying to cut down on your electric bill, you're not alone. Reports in May show that inflation is up 8.6%, which is bad enough. But energy prices rose 3.9% from the previous month ago, bringing the annual gain to 34.6%. It 's doubtful that any of you are seeing an 8% increase in […]

by Charlene Nelson

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July 13, 2022

If These Grandstands Could Talk

“If these grandstands could talk, 75 years of great competitors and exciting stock have performed at the annual Wing Rodeo. It takes an entire community to put on an event like this. Here we are in the heart of ag country, and it shows,” said Melanie Hertz, 20-year Wing Horse Club member and Wing Rodeo […]

by Tisa Peek

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July 12, 2022

Dehydrating: Part Two

Last week I told you all the great reasons you should be dehydrating your summer produce [Providential Home Companion: Time to Dehydrate | The Dakotan | Charlene Nelson (mydakotan.com)]It's super easy, doesn't take much time, and it's the best way to preserve the color and flavor of foods. Preserving food is an important part of […]

by Charlene Nelson

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July 11, 2022

They’re Fun to Watch

MINOT – Time and again the sound of “pull” was followed by a clay target being turned to dust. It was practice night for the South Prairie trapshooting team. “They’re fun to watch,” remarked Sarah Beckedahl, mother of a team member. Fresh off a dominating state championship performance, the Royals earned a spot in the […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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July 10, 2022

North Dakota's Granddaddy of a Fishing Tournament

North Dakota’s premier fisheries – Lake Sakakawea, Devils Lake, and the Missouri River – have hosted a litany of big name national fishing events for decades. But none compare in longevity and size to the North Dakota Governor’s Cup Walleye Derby, a tradition that began when the United States celebrated the nation’s Bicentennial back in […]

by Patricia Stockdill

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July 9, 2022

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Election Defeat to Council Seat

Squirrel Wars

Can't Make it Better

A Passion for Pretzels

The Lake

Lower Your Electric Costs

If These Grandstands Could Talk

Dehydrating: Part Two

They’re Fun to Watch

North Dakota's Granddaddy of a Fishing Tournament

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