On January 6, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m., officers from the Minot Police Department responded to a report of a physical domestic disturbance at a residence in northwest Minot. The victim was able to leave the residence in her vehicle before officers arrived and met with law enforcement at a separate location. Following an investigation,
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Governor Armstrong gave his first address to North Dakota’s legislature yesterday as the 2025 legislative session opened. Priority one is property taxes, and the Governor outlined his plan to address the issue that continues to agitate many North Dakotans. His solution: state buy downs from sources including the state’s general fund and legacy funds that
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The Team Minot Cookie Drive, the Home for the Holidays program, the work of Chamber committees, they’re all part of the January edition of The Communicator — the MACEDC (Minot Chamber’s) monthly periodical. Check it out below.
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Lawmakers on Thursday will hear testimony on a bill to lower the price of insulin drugs and supplies for more North Dakotans. If adopted as currently written, Senate Bill 2140 — was changed to implement a two-year test run of the caps for those on the state plan. The 2023 legislation specifically instructed PERS to
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History tells its story through layers, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota just earned high praise for peeling back layers at Whitestone Hill. They won the National Association for Interpretation’s “Difficult Topics” award for transforming this site from a battlefield interpretation to a place of remembrance. Collaborating with tribal knowledge keepers and historians,
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Meet the unsung hero of the desert: the chuckwalla lizard, now lending its name to a sweeping new national monument in Southern California. President Biden is making headlines by declaring two new national monuments, setting a historic milestone in land conservation. The vast, rugged landscapes of the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands monuments now join a
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As the nation braces for a drop in college-bound students, North Dakota stands out as a surprising exception. While most states anticipate fewer high school graduates, North Dakota is looking at a bright spot amid the looming “enrollment cliff.” Thanks to a combination of factors, including a baby boom linked to past economic growth and
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Garrison is weighing a crucial decision: should the town replace its 72-year-old hospital with a modern facility, like other North Dakota communities have done? It’s not just about looking forward but also dealing with a building that’s increasingly costly to maintain. Administrator Adam Maus highlights significant challenges, from outdated plumbing to electrical issues. While discussions
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Governor Armstrong’s office issued the following news release regarding the vacancy on the Public Service Commission created by Juilie Fedorchak’s election to the House of Representatives. — BEGIN NEWS RELEASE, Governor Amrstrong — BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed Jill Kringstad, manager of business operations for the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC),
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In Grand Forks, a proposal to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water narrowly failed in a 4-3 City Council vote. The debate centered around health concerns voiced by Council member Rebecca Osowski, though federal guidelines confirm safety at current levels. While fluoride strengthens teeth, arguments against it touched on broader issues of “forced medication.”
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High winds caused tree limbs to fall onto power lines, starting a wildfire in October that killed two men, the North Dakota State Fire Marshal said in a report released Monday. The Oct. 5-6 fire near Ray was one of several wildfires that broke out during dry, windy and warm conditions in northwest North Dakota.
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The investigation into the circumstances at the Minot Police Department reached it’s conclusion last night as City Manager Harold Stewart delivered his recommendations on the matter to City Council. Police Chief Klug will not be continuing with the Minot Police Department. Prior to offering his recommendations, Mr. Stewart read the following statement: “Our residents must
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Julie Fedorchak, North Dakota’s newest voice in Congress, is already making waves. Breaking a 14-year streak, our freshman representative landed a spot on the influential Energy and Commerce Committee. Fedorchak’s 12-year tenure as a utility regulator with the Public Service Commission has prepped her for this vital role. As her predecessor, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, points
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Feral pigs may sound like a page out of rural legend, but in southwest Saskatchewan, the tale is turning real. While sightings in this region are still scarce, experts warn it’s only a matter of time before their numbers swell. With their roots tracing back to the 1980s agricultural diversification, these boars didn’t just disappear
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Keith Benning never set out to lead an animal rescue mission, but life had different plans. Back in 2014, in the quiet expanse of St. John, North Dakota, Benning’s journey began when he took in two frail dogs. Fast forward to today: Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue has saved thousands of animals and garnered support from
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North Dakota might be the next big player in technology, thanks to the vision of Rep. Josh Christy from Fargo. With a 25-year tech industry background, Christy is pushing for AI and computing initiatives that not only draw talent but also harness the state’s natural gas to power energy-thirsty data centers. He’s proposing a $10
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