Will the checks from the government ever stop?
MINOT, N.D. — I love to work. I got my first job in the fourth grade, delivering copies of the Minot Daily News at 4:30 in the morning, seven days a week, to about 100 or so subscribers. I also had to make monthly collections…
Cops Have Better Things to Do Than Enforce the Inane Strictures of the Smoking Stasi
MINOT, N.D. — Brace yourselves, dear readers, for a stunning revelation comes our way. “Only two of 35 vape shops in North Dakota fully complied with the state’s smoke-free law, according to the findings of a study recently published by North Dakota State University,” Michelle Griffith…
Woman who survived bitter cold nights in park testifies in Lone Fight trial
BISMARCK, N.D. – The ordeal endured by a Mandaree woman who spent two frigid January nights outdoors in Theodore Roosevelt National Park after a vehicle chase is not over, as she faces the amputation of a foot because of frostbite damage. Gabriella Perez-Goodbird, 20, was…
North Dakota reports 2 COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations rise
BISMARCK, N.D. — Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Wednesday, May 19. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 119 TOTAL…
COVID: 3.9% 14-day avg.; 693 total active; 44.2% fully vaccinated
BISMARCK, N.D. – As of Wednesday 5/19, North Dakota’s 14-day rolling average positivity rate is 3.9%. In total, there have been 109,362 confirmed cases and 1,506 total deaths attributed to COVID-19 in North Dakota. 29 are currently hospitalized due to COVID with 6 ICU beds…
Minot area leads new COVID-19 cases in North Dakota; no new deaths reported
MINOT, N.D. – Last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people will no longer have to wear masks or practice social distancing. Now, masks mandated in public places around Minot are starting to loosen as more people get vaccinated….
Minoters may see slight increases in parking fees at the airport
MINOT, N.D. – You might soon notice some changes this summer if you plan on parking at Minot International Airport. They plan to upgrade their ticket machines and other equipment in the parking lot. At Monday’s Minot City Council meeting administrators are recommending a change…
Beavers close book on ’21, look to improve upon finish in ’22
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State Beavers softball team was peaking at the right time. After a recent rough stretch at the tail-end of April that saw the team win just one of six games April 21-May 1, the looming conference tournament kicked the Beavers…
