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…
$1.1M going to local Minot organizations thanks to Twice Blessed
MINOT, N.D. – The Twice Blessed campaign brought in generous donations totaling more than $1.1 million. Organizations like the YWCA, fire and ambulance departments and Backpack Buddies are able to put the funds to good use. Another organization is Second Story in Minot. The club…
Dunseith downs Bishop Ryan 57-42
MINOT, N.D. – The packed house at Bishop Ryan High School was in for a treat Monday night, as the 10-1 Lions welcomed the 7-2 Dunseith Dragons for a late-season clash of two Minot area powerhouses. The ensuing contest did not disappoint. Bishop Ryan, looking…
Update to COVID-19 rapid testing hours in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – The hours for Binax rapid screening for COVID-19 in Minot are changing for this coming week. The testing will now take place Monday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday 8 a.m….
