A small crowd gathered in downtown Minot on Friday to watch Santa’s parade on Main Street. Shortly after 3 p.m., sirens could be heard echoing down the street, as onlookers sought their source. Police cruisers and fire trucks could be seen reflected in downtown’s many windows with flashing ...

RAY – An oil tank exploded about three miles north of Ray on Friday, according to a spokesperson from the Ray Fire Department. The explosion occurred about 10:30 a.m. Any spillage from the tank was contained by the embankment encircling it, and the fire was considered contained as of 11:45 ...

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Operational Energy Savings Account provided Minot Air Force Base with $1.2 million for B-52 Stratofortress engine pod covers to prevent ice buildup. This solution will assist in preventing damage to engines, delays in takeoff, and reduce time airmen ...

BISMARCK – Gov. Doug Burgum and Gov.-elect Kelly Armstrong have appointed Lt. Daniel Haugen to serve as interim superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol, according to news releases. Col. Brandon Solberg is retiring from law enforcement after nearly six and a half years as Highway ...

The Minot Area Chamber EDC announces the Eagle Award winners for October. The individuals were nominated by community members for their hard work and making a great experience for customers. The recipients are: Kelsie Robinson, Trinity Health Medical Arts; Nate Irmen, Minot Social Security ...

ARNEGARD – A pipeline leak resulted in a produced water spill about six miles west of Arnegard on Nov. 24, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Caliber Midstream estimated about 162,960 gallons of produced water were released from the pipeline, impacting ...