Minot State sweeps Dragons in softball doubleheader
MINOT, N.D. — Minot State powered past Minnesota State Moorhead 10-1 and 5-0 in a college softball doubleheader Wednesday at Nemzek Field. The Dragons recorded just seven hits combined in the two games. Maggie Mercer, Lauryn DeGuzman and Jaycie Rostad all tallied two hits for…
Mike Brandt introduced as Minot State Women’s Basketball Coach
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State Athletics introduced Mike Brandt as its new head women’s basketball coach Tuesday. Brandt comes from Southern Methodist University, where he served as associate head coach from 2016-19, and he’s the all-time career wins leader at South Carolina Aiken. Brandt described his…
Bismarck, Back to Back Rodeo Weekends Just a Day Trip Away!
BISMARCK, N.D. – This weekend it’s two nights of the North Dakota Rodeo Association! Next weekend, it’s two nights of Roughrider Rodeo Association action! Ready to saddle up? I bet you are! Rodeo Minot presents two full weekends of rootin’ tootin’ rodeo excitement in the…
Time is running out for old BNSF rail bridge
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Rail Bridge that spans the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan is an iconic landmark for many, but it is scheduled to be replaced. For those wishing to preserve the old bridge, the issue is complex. Last month, Burleigh County Commissioners…
Drought already plagues growing season
MINOT, N.D. – Paige Brummund has seen drought before. But in the 10 years that Brummund has served in Minot, N.D., as a Ward County Extension agent, she’s never seen it this dry this early. “It’s just very, very dry, and it’s especially concerning for the…
Man Dressed as Woman Goes on Bizarre Rant About Transgender Issues at Fargo City Commission Meeting
MINOT, N.D. — Transgender issues are much in the news lately, both here in North Dakota and across the nation. Our transgender friends and neighbors are coming out of the shadows, and most of us are trying to have a rational and respectful debate about…
Eligibility is Expanded for Covid-19 Vaccinations at Veterans Affairs
MINOT, N.D. – President Biden recently signed the SAVE LIVES Act, expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations provided by VA to the following groups: All categories of Veterans regardless of Character of Discharge – Anyone who served in the U.S. military is eligible to be vaccinated through VA. Spouses of a Veteran – For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, we define…
North Dakota House approves Juneteenth holiday
N.D.– The North Dakota House has voted in favor of the state officially observing Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates June 19,1865, when slavery officially ended in the United States. Juneteenth is observed by 47 states. West Fargo Republican Rep. Austen Schauer supports the holiday. “The holiday…
Father Outraged Over Son Being Bullied And Physically Assaulted At Jamestown High School
FARGO, N.D. – A father is outraged after his son has been continuously bullied at Jamestown High School. Chris Carneal Sr. of Jamestown is filled with many emotions. “Hurt, lost, confused, disappointed, a little bit of everything,” he said. Those feelings stem from his son…
Fargo Catholic Diocese reinstates obligation to attend mass
FARGO, N.D. – The Bishop of the Fargo Diocese is bringing faithful life back to normal and reinstating the obligation to attend mass for Catholics. Bishop John T. Folda released a statement saying the obligation will be reinstated on May 1, 2021. The obligation to…
