Science behind keeping the COVID-19 vaccine alive
MINOT, N.D. – In order to keep the coronavirus vaccine alive, it needs to be stored at cold temperatures—really cold temperatures. Minot has two ultra-cool freezers that have the capability of storing such a vaccine, one of which is on the Minot State campus. Minot…
North Dakota study shows lack of affordable housing
MINOT, N.D. – A 2020 housing report shows many North Dakotans face challenges in obtaining affordable housing, often due to tight housing markets and steadily increasing home values. “More than half of existing homes on the market in North Dakota had a sale price above…
Federal government authorizes Minot’s flood control project to use federal funding
MINOT, N.D. – On Monday, the federal government authorized Minot’s flood control project to use federal funding for its fourth phase. But, that doesn’t mean funding is coming any time soon or necessarily at all. The fourth phase is the Maple diversion channel and levees…
The number of City of Minot employees affected by COVID-19 declines
MINOT, N.D. – Recently, the city of Minot saw a spike in employees who were out of work with COVID-19 or in quarantine, but those numbers have gone down. Three weeks ago interim city manager David Lakefield said roughly 40 city employees were out. This week…
Ward County approves cleanup bid for collapsed bridge, looks to McHenry for help
MINOT, N.D. – On Tuesday the Ward County Commissioners approved the first step in cleaning up the remnants of a bridge that collapsed last month near Velva under the weight of an oversized load. The bridge in question collapsed after a 41-year-old Minot man drove…
Nurses react to impending rollout of COVID vaccine
MINOT, N.D. – First District Health Unit announced Monday that vaccines for healthcare workers in the region will arrive next week. Tuesday, the North Dakota Nurse Association posed a question to members and healthcare workers on their Facebook page, asking whether or not they would…
North Dakota State vs Oral Roberts College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 2/5/21
N.D. – The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles and the North Dakota State Bison meet in college basketball action from the Scheels Center on Friday night. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles will look to rebound from an 81-76 loss to Kansas City last time out. Max…
Minot business hosting silent auction and raffle for woman with cancer
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot business is hosting an event this weekend to support a local woman through a difficult time. The Market on 4th offers repurposed and handmade items made by community members like Ashley Duchsherer. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December,…
