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Another council member joins Minot mayoral race

Minot City Council member Paul Pitner has entered the race for mayor, saying he is “ready to get Minot back on track.” Pitner announced his decision to run on social media on Tuesday. “I aim to restore integrity to the office of the mayor. It’s time we get our beloved city back on ...

Summer to bring Ward County roadwork

A seven-mile section of Ward County 14 is scheduled to be paved this summer, creating the first leg of a future paved roadway that will eventually connect to N.D. Highway 8, south of Stanley. The Ward County Commission accepted a $4.77 million bid from Mayo Construction to pave the gravelled ...

Fair or foul: Handling of homeowner credit raises concerns

North Dakota’s $500 Primary Residence Credit is getting a closer look as some taxpayers question whether they might be getting short-changed on the deal. Ward County Auditor Marisa Haman said homeowners in the county are getting equal treatment when it comes to the $500 credit. The ...

MACA to host Jordanian vocalist on World Fest tour

Arts Midwest is bringing the Arabian flamenco jazz of Farah Siraj to Minot as part of Arts Midwest World Fest. During a weeklong residency in Minot, Farah Siraj will offer workshops in local schools and other community locations, and will perform live in concert at Aleshire Theater in ...

Secretary of State warns of misleading annual report letters

BISMARCK – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe warns businesses and nonprofits to be aware of misleading letters offering to file annual reports on their behalf. The senders may appear to be working with the North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State and the letters may look like ...

Driver dies in head-on collision near Turtle Lake

TURTLE LAKE – A 19-year-old female died in a head-on collision north of Turtle Lake on Monday, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. A release from the Highway Patrol stated the woman was driving a Ford Taurus southbound on N.D. Highway 41 north of Turtle Lake at about 9:54 p.m. The ...