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Estevan Mercury newspaper shuts down after 122 years

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2025

In Estevan, the pages of history have turned a poignant corner. After over a century of documenting life in southeast Saskatchewan, the Estevan Mercury has published its final issue. Editor David Willberg shared the bittersweet news online, expressing gratitude to those who’ve supported the paper through its storied run. Founded in 1903, the Mercury outlasted

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Oil companies place no bids in Alaska wildlife refuge drilling auction

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2025

The allure of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has met an unusual silence. The recent oil and gas lease auction, set against this rugged backdrop, attracted zero interest from energy companies. Why? High development costs and the tricky optics of drilling in a sanctuary seem to have deterred bidders. The absence of bids highlights the

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Injury Crash on Icy Williams County Road Under Investigation

by: MinotVoice | January 11, 2025

A serious crash involving two commercial trucks occurred on January 10, 2025, at approximately 9:06 AM, just one mile south of Grenora on Williams County Road 5. The collision, attributed to treacherous icy road conditions, resulted in one driver sustaining serious injuries. Hunter McLean, 27, of Williston, ND, was driving a 2015 Freightliner truck northbound

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Bailey Zimmerman Announced as Opening Act for 2025 ND State Fair

by: MinotVoice | January 10, 2025

Country artist Bailey Zimmerman has been announced as the opening act of the 2025 North Dakota State Fair on Friday, July 18, 2025. The show will be part of the Country Showpass which provides access to seven events for one price. With a raspy, rock-infused voice and a knack for storytelling, Bailey Zimmerman has quickly

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Towing Accident Leads to Fatality in McHenry County

by: Josh Wolsky | January 10, 2025

A fatal incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on the evening of January 8, 2025, approximately five miles south of Karlsruhe in rural McHenry County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), the crash occurred around 9:05 PM on 42nd Street North under wet road conditions and a rain-snow mix. A 64-year-old

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NATO reportedly sending ships to guard cables under Baltic Sea

by: MinotVoice | January 9, 2025

Tensions are bubbling beneath the surface in the Baltic Sea—quite literally. NATO is dispatching up to 10 vessels to patrol the area until April after a series of mysterious cable cuts. While Finland and Estonia lead this maritime vigil, eyes are particularly on Russia’s shadow fleet, suspected of sabotage. The stakes are high, with vital

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North Dakota’s top court proposes free therapy for jurors after traumatic trials

by: MinotVoice | January 9, 2025

Serving as a juror in a difficult trial can leave an indelible mark on anyone, yet these individuals hold a crucial role in our justice system. Recognizing the emotional toll, the North Dakota Supreme Court is proposing a new measure to support jurors: up to 10 hours of free therapy post-trial. This initiative, outlined in

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North Dakota Ethics Commission receives early pushback in legislative hearing

By: Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor | January 9, 2025

The North Dakota Ethics Commission received pushback from lawmakers Wednesday on one of its first bills, with a nearly unanimous recommendation to reject it. The Ethics Commission can issue advisory opinions to help officials under its jurisdiction understand how ethics laws and rules apply in certain circumstances. Currently, the commission may only publish opinions if

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Armstrong Appoints New Leadership in Water Resources, Interim Iabor Commissioner

by: Josh Wolsky | January 9, 2025

It is common in leadership turnovers for the newly elected officials to put new people into administrative roles, and Governor Armstrong is holding to that tradition. Yesterday via news release, he announced two appointments: Reice Haase has been appointed Director of the Department of Water Resources. Zach Greenberg has been appointed the interim state labor

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Voters created an ethics commission in North Dakota. Then the Legislature limited its power.

by: MinotVoice | January 9, 2025

Fed up with politics as usual, a group known as the BadAss Grandmas rallied North Dakotans six years ago to establish a state Ethics Commission. Their mission? To curb unethical behavior among public officials. Yet, this watchdog has been less potent than hoped, hamstrung by the very lawmakers it’s supposed to oversee. With uninvestigated tips

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Minot Public School Board Agenda | January 9, 2025

by: MinotVoice | January 8, 2025

The School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 will hold its Regular Board Meeting Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 5:30PM at the Minot Public Schools Administration Building (Board Room). Live Stream is available on the Minot Public School Board YouTube Channel. Board Packet Information can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/MPSBP24 Minot Public School’s Youtube

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Minot Fire Department Responds to AC Unit Fire at Unoccupied Home

by: MinotVoice | January 8, 2025

On January 7, 2025, at 11:50 a.m., the Minot Fire Department responded to a report of smoke emanating from a window air conditioning unit at a residence located at 1017 7th Avenue NW. Crews from Station 2 arrived on the scene within 3 minutes and 40 seconds and promptly entered the home. Firefighters quickly extinguished

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Minot Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Related Charges

by: MinotVoice | January 8, 2025

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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Armstrong outlines property tax relief and reform plan in 2025 State of the State Address to Legislature

by: Josh Wolsky | January 8, 2025

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 Chamber Communicator | January 2025

by: MinotVoice | January 8, 2025

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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North Dakota lawmakers to consider bill capping price of insulin

By: Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor | January 8, 2025

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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