North Dakota’s small businesses hope more shop local this holiday season
MINOT, N.D. – The holiday season is one of the busiest shopping times of the year, but during the pandemic stores of all sizes have been impacted — especially small businesses. “We’re gonna do some TV commercials, some radio, newspaper, that sort of thing as…
Minot’s Blessed Pets provides food for pets in need
MINOT, N.D. – A new food pantry in Minot is blessing the animals. Blessed Pets is the ministry of Toby and Emma Phillips, who started the pet food pantry after seeing the impact this past year’s economy was having on pet owners. The Phillips’, who…
Minot survives scare from TMC; wins at home 92-80
MINOT, N.D. – Although the Minot Magicians (13-1) won by 12 over Turtle Mountain Community (4-10) on Tuesday night, MHS had its share of difficult moments during long stretches of the game. The Magi got off to a good start, executing its offense and finding…
Ward County buildings no longer under mask mandate
MINOT, N.D. – Wearing a mask on Ward County properties is recommended but no longer required. The Ward County Commission, responding to Monday’s lifting of the state mask mandate, voted unanimously Tuesday to return to a mask recommendation for employees and county building visitors that…
Mugshots shouldn’t be a public record
MINOT, N.D. — When you see a mugshot, do you immediately think “criminal”? You probably do. Who could blame you? The mugshot is an iconic sort of image. That staring-into-the-camera perspective, usually alongside a second image taken from the side, with some sort of a…
Minot City Council member speaks out after mayor’s decision to end mask mandate
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma used his emergency powers to end the city-wide mask mandate on Friday — but other council members feel they should have been consulted first. In a statement Monday night, Alderwoman Carrie Evans expressed her concerns about the mayor’s decision….
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA ASSURES CONTINUITY OF SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN NORTH DAKOTA
N.D. – Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) assumed operations on February 1 for the Senior Companion Program in North Dakota, assuring that essential support through this service continues for older adults. The change comes as a result of Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota’s…
Record breaking days for Christmas Tree farm
MINOT, N.D. – As the holiday draws near, many consider getting a real Christmas tree for their home rather than an artificial one. For one Christmas tree farmer in Burlington, this year has been record-breaking for tree sales. The business started selling their Christmas trees…
