Faith Hatton

Minot State University received a grant of $750 thousand from the Department of Public instruction to help tackle the Special Education teacher shortage throughout the state.

For families and educators in the Turtle Mountains, the decision to keep schools closed for now was a group effort.

This year's Fill the Boot fundraiser will be completely virtual to help avoid spreading the virus.

The 51-year-old man originally charged with murder in a July 2018 fatal shooting in Rolette County pleaded guilty to an amended charge of manslaughter.

After having all mail-in voting due to COVID-19 for local elections, election officials in Ward County are planning for a return to in-person voting this November.

Ward County residents would see an increase in property taxes in the preliminary budget for 2021.

One Minot family was able to continue a tradition of honoring a loved one despite having to take extra precautions due to COVID-19.

More than 100 tribe members, allies, and their families all made their way through the streets of Belcourt to leave an impact on the community.

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa tribal council voted Thursday to amend the tribe’s code to effectively broaden the definition of marriage.

The Minot-based North Dakota Geographic Alliance is hosting its last program for the summer, teaching educators from across the state about geological lessons unique only to the Magic City.

Minot police spent most of Wednesday morning responding to calls of an explosion in a neighborhood on the southeast part of town.

Jury Trials at the Ward County Courthouse originally scheduled through Aug. 21 are now being postponed after a court employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Animal lovers came out to support the Souris Valley Animal Shelter in both sun and rain, as staff broke ground on their major expansion project.

The Minot High School boys soccer team is proceeding with caution after being told more than three weeks ago they would be able to play this year.

Animator Len Smith will also be attending this year's con and discussing his career through Q&A Panels.

While the contact was not long enough to require contact tracing, Library Director Janet Anderson said this is one more precaution they can take to keep them and others healthy.

Free COVID-19 testing will be available for residents of Burke County next Mon., Aug. 3.

Coming together to celebrate an exceptional young student-athlete in an exceptional way.

The racing season for Chippewa Downs will continue after facing delays and setbacks due to COVID-19.

Residents in a small area in the city of Bottineau will be without water for a short period of time on Wednesday.

The survey is being used as a way to monitor the work of the McHenry County Sheriff's Department.

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Tribe has completed testing stages for growing hemp required to move forward with Project Green Buffalo.

Minot Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects in a shooting early Sunday morning.

A longtime video rental business in Minot will close its doors after nearly four decades, amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the film industry.

According to Tribal Chairman Jamie Azure, different members of the herd will be phased in and out of the park to avoid overgrazing again.

Those hoping to visit the Sky Dancer casino and hotel will have to wait a little while longer.

Tribal Chairman Jamie Azure said the reconstruction was needed as the roads sustained severe damage in the past year.

Minot State University is one school that is planning to have some classes in person come August.

The investigator recounted the testimonials of three witnesses present at the scene at the time of the shooting.

Minot State University is preparing to welcome students back to campus after announcing the Smart Beaver restart plan.

Progress continues on work for the flood protection project across the Minot area

After a wave of furloughs temporarily sidelined a number of staff at Trinity Health, radiographer Jessi Heimdal decided to continue to use her skills on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city that never sleeps.

A bill making its way through Congress is aiming to provide a slight relief to rural electric companies during COVID-19.

After the center had to shut down its dining room in early march, Meals on Wheels volunteers have become more essential than ever.

While summer school has not been required for their students, faculty said they plan returning to in-person classes is the goal.

The event is open to the North Dakota State Fair Foundation, graduates, and their families.

As more businesses across America are requiring customers to wear masks, some residents said it should be a personal choice.

A soft groundbreaking is planned for Aug. 4. Shelter Executive Director Shelbi Waters said as of this Monday, July 20, the shelter will be limiting operations.

The parking lot of the local pool hall The Spot isn’t where you would expect to find fair favorites like kettle corn, cotton candy and snow cones.

The project which has been under construction for two years is expected to wrap up later this year.

The Minot Public School District is beginning the final stages of planning on how to move forward into the new school year while taking into consideration COVID-19.

After losing one of their three Amur tigers this past week, staff at the Roosevelt Park Zoo say they are more committed than ever to their conservation efforts.

After following up on complaints issued to the Minot Police Department, leadership with First District Health Unit has ordered a rundown building on Minot’s east side to be sealed after an up close inspection found the building to be unsafe.

The Magic City Discovery Center is back to educating kids on the wonders of science for the first time since COVID-19.

Monday morning the Washington Redskins announced they will be retiring their name and logo after large corporate sponsors urged them to change the name.

Vitalant Marketing Communication Manager Tesia Hummer said they are now testing all donations for antibodies.

Universities across the country that educate international students are figuring out their plans for fall, after a major change to Visa policies.

Residents in the town of Anamoose have had their hands full after an overnight storm left a path of destruction and debris.

One of the agronomy centers for The Arthur Companies was destroyed in the storm, according to Nick Rygg, an agronomy manager with The Arthur Companies.

Ward County Commissioners voted to partially fund a new piece of research equipment to better increase the quality of seeds given to farmers.