Minot rapid COVID-19 testing slows down
MINOT, N.D. – Rapid testing at Fire Station 1 in Minot slowed down in the last few weeks. Assistant Fire Chief Lonnie Sather said they dropped from about 1,200 tests a week to 600 a week. He credits part of the drop to reduced hours….
North Dakota lawmakers consider bill to legalize recreational marijuana
N.D. – A bill would legalize marijuana for recreational use in North Dakota — but with some restrictions. House Bill 1420 would allow recreational weed to be sold at dispensaries, where medical marijuana is already available for those who qualify in the state. Under the legislation, those…
TSA issues mask mandate for all airports
MINOT, N.D. – The City of Minot recently ended its mask mandate, following the governor’s footstep — but a new federal rule will reverse that. Starting Feb. 2, the TSA will require people to wear a mask at airport screening checkpoints and throughout commercial and public transportation systems. The…
Minot Area Council of the Arts receives Arts Organization Award from Gov. Burgum
MINOT, N.D. – The recipients of the Governor’s Awards for the Arts are being recognized in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday. There are five categories including arts in education, individual achievement, individual cultural heritage and private business. The Minot Area Council of the Arts received…
Banks seeing an increase in business due to SBA loans
MINOT, N.D. – The latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program kicked off this month, and lenders across the state are seeing quite a few applications. Town and County Credit Union in Minot has been helping small businesses apply for financial assistance needed due to…
This Year-15 Cars Stolen In One North Dakota City
MINOT, N.D. – I’m fortunate enough to have a remote start for my car that I have to hit the lock key before the start key, so my cars locked when started. My girl Brenda, her car starts but dies unless you put the key…
ACHA Women’s Division 1 National Championships to be held in ND
MINOT, N.D. – The American Collegiate Hockey Association, the governing body for non-NCAA college hockey in the United States, announces that the 2021 Women’s Division 1 National Championships will be held in Minot. “We are excited to bring the ACHA W1 Nationals to the Magic…
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the decline in North Dakota
N.D. – COVID-19 hospitalizations in North Dakota continue to fall, as active cases remain low. Health officials on Thursday reported just 37 hospitalizations. That’s roughly about one-tenth of the pandemic high in November, when the availability of staffed hospital beds was a concern statewide. That’s…
Dakota Hope Clinic in Minot hosting free, virtual post-abortion class
MINOT, N.D. – The Dakota Hope Clinic is looking to help women who may be suffering after having an abortion. The Minot clinic will be hosting a virtual class called Discover Peace after Abortion. The free, six-week class will help women cope with the traumatic…
Minot Area Council of the Arts allocates $15,000 from grant to support local artists
MINOT, N.D. – With art shows, galleries, and events being done virtually or canceled altogether, artists have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. That’s why a Minot non profit is using funds it received from a regional grant to provide support for its members. The…
