US 83 Bypass construction in Minot to begin next week
MINOT, N.D. – Construction work on the U.S. Highway 83 Northwest Bypass in Minot is scheduled to begin on Aug. 31. The project will consist of installing new approach slabs on both north and southbound bridges, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation. This…
Musician misses live gigs: Norm Seeberger, 78, took to playing accordion at very young age in North Dakota
N.D. – Born and raised in a North Dakota town not far from Lawrence Welk’s birthplace, Norm Seeberger, 78, says he was indoctrinated into accordion music. “My oldest sister bought me a toy accordion with only eight buttons on the right hand,” he recalled. When…
Fun for the whole family with Minot Symphony Orchestra
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Symphony Orchestra will present “Simple is Better” for a limited live audience on Thursday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 6. The performance will also be available in a virtual concert format on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 3 p.m. With the…
Minot Public School Board discusses rollout of vaccine for staff
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Public School Board discussed the rollout for vaccines for staff. Superintendent Dr. Mark Vollmer said they were expecting vaccinations to begin for faculty in early February, but that has been delayed. No future date was announced, but Dr. Vollmer said…
Magicians take down Blue Jays 133-50
MINOT, N.D. – The defending state champion Minot Magicians were in their usual dominant form on Friday evening as they topped the Jamestown Blue Jays in boys swimming, 133-50. During the meet, Minot High produced winners in 11 of the 12 events with all but…
Man injured after car engulfed in flames outside Minot
MINOT, N.D. – A car was engulfed in flames on the 83 bypass, this evening just outside Minot. According to the Ward County Sheriff’s Office, a driver in a car was heading south and struck a guard rail. The vehicle became engulfed in flames, but…
Hearing on whether to include testimony in Minot murder case
MINOT, N.D. – A judge heard testimony Tuesday in Minot in a case involving a Minot man accused of killing a woman in June and fleeing to South Dakota. Prosecutors charged 25-year-old Duell Clifton with AA-felony murder and C-felony tampering with physical evidence, in the death…
Bismarck mayor weighs in on refugee resettlement ahead of possible vote
MINOT, N.D. — The Burleigh County Commission will meet this week to discuss whether or not to put the question of refugee resettlement to a vote. Previously the Commission had voted 3-2 to allow resettlement to continue, albeit with a cap (no more than 25…
