County authorizes antibody test options for employees
MINOT, N.D. – Ward County employees will have two options for COVID-19 antibody testing at no personal cost. The Ward County Commission on Tuesday gave approval to a June blood drive and to using federal CARES Act dollars to cover the $70 cost for employees…
Minot to end rapid COVID-19 testing this week
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot is ending its rapid COVID-19 testing operations this Thursday, May 6. The city began offering the service at Fire Station 1 in a drive-through format in late December. As COVID-19 numbers and demand for testing came down over…
Special Health Services helps families pay for children’s medical bills
BISMARCK, N.D. – Paying for medical bills isn’t easy for some, but the state’s Special Health Services initiative looks to help offset some of those costs. As of May 1, the program’s income eligibility requirement increased, allowing families to make more and still qualify for…
ND State Society DAR holds 112th annual gathering in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Members of the North Dakota State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met for their 112th annual conference on April 24 in the Carnegie Center in Minot. Special honors went to Culynn Parks, Mohall, who was named the 2021 Outstanding Junior….
Minot State students collect books for Project Armchair
MINOT, N.D. – Project Armchair gives books to children who are in crisis. This can include those who are homeless or hospitalized. The organization is now expanding to help children whose parents and loved ones are incarcerated. Visiting loved ones in a correctional facility is not always the…
Blue Jays Roundup: Tennis, soccer on the road
MINOT, N.D. – The Jamestown High School girls soccer team suffered a disappointing 8-0 shutout on Friday up in Minot. Things were back on track for the Blue Jays at Bismarck St. Mary’s on Tuesday. The Jays defeated the Saints 6-1, repeating what happened when…
Attorney for man accused of killing 4 asking to leave case
MANDAN, N.D. – A Bismarck attorney is asking to withdraw as counsel for a man accused of killing four people in Mandan two years ago, citing a disciplinary complaint against him filed by the defendant. It’s unclear how the withdrawal, if granted, would affect the…
Mandan police warning residents of scam calls
MANDAN, N.D. – The Mandan Police Department is warning residents of a scam caller posing as the police demanding gift cards. In a release, Mandan police say the calls look like they are coming from the police department. The caller is advised to purchase gift…
