In 2021, Let’s Stop Being Offended So Much
MINOT, N.D. — “People like to be offended. It’s one of the ignoble pleasures.” Those are the words of Henry Miller. Or, at least, a fictionalized iteration of Miller as portrayed on the series “The Durrells in Corfu,” which I took to watching during my…
Sabers, Eckroth turn in 51-point second half to beat Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Just a sophomore, Alyssa Eckroth matched her jersey number Friday night for the Legacy Sabers. The 6-foot sophomore came off the bench to pour in 22 points as the third-ranked Sabers topped Minot 91-73 in a West Region shootout at Legacy High….
North Dakota senators won’t commit to Trump’s relief request
N.D. — North Dakota’s senators declined to say Tuesday whether they will support President Trump’s request to approve $2,000 in COVID-19 relief payments. Trump recently signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that provides stimulus payments of $600. He also made it clear to lawmakers…
Man drives into Lewis and Clark Elementary
MINOT, N.D. – Lewis and Clark Elementary was extensively damaged early Wednesday morning when a vehicle driven by Payton White Owl, 23, drove into the north wing of the school, according to Minot police. The accident happened at about 12:30 a.m. No one was on…
Minot State’s nursing department expanding program to accommodate rising need for nurses
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State’s nursing department is getting some much needed upgrades and expansions. With the rise in need for nurses, the department is adding more training rooms with help from the states Geer grant. The additional simulation rooms act as a second resource…
Minot residents weigh in on whether they will get the COVID-19 vaccine
MINOT, N.D. – As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out across the world, there are some who say they are still on the fence about getting it. Some people say they fear that the process of creating the vaccine was too quick for it to be safe…
Coronavirus fears fuels drop in Minot hotel occupancy
MINOT, N.D. – Limited in-person interaction has taken its toll. The Minot Public Library was closed for several weeks once the coronavirus hit North Dakota, but staff has found the good in the adjustments they’ve made to stay open. Take-and-Make crafts, curbside pickup and even…
Minot woman using passion for crafting to help friend in need
MINOT, N.D. – Stories of compassion and giving are popular throughout the holiday season, and they keep coming. One Minot woman is doing what she can to help a close friend in need. Sabine Price has spent her spare time in the past 20 years…
Minot downs Dickinson 90-80; improves to 3-0
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot High School boys varsity team was in action on Saturday, and they were able to take care of business at home, defeating the Dickinson Midgets 90-80. An individual scoring outburst ensued as Alex Dvorak of Dickinson and Deonte’ Martinez led…
North Dakota long-term care facilities begin vaccinations this week for residents
N.D. – It’s no secret nursing homes have been some of the hardest-hit spots during this pandemic. That’s why they are at the top of the list for vaccine distribution. Missouri Slope, a long-term care center in Bismarck, is preparing residents for the COVID-19 vaccine….
