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Economic impact: Minot AFB has $651.6M impact on local area

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Minot Air Force Base contributed $651.6 million to the local economy in fiscal year 2024. That impact is an increase of about $30 million from the previous fiscal year, when the base contributed $621.6. 1st Lt. Mike Reissfelder, deputy budget officer of the 5th ...

Minot AFB B-52s arrive in Europe for Bomber Task Force

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers have arrived in Europe as part of a routine Bomber Task Force-Europe deployment, underscoring the U.S.’ shared commitment to regional security and NATO’s collective defense. Throughout the deployment, ...

Prior authorization reform advances in state Senate

BISMARCK – For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress and have a negative impact on their care, according to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The North Dakota ...

Impersonator prompts reinforced security at correctional center

WILLISTON – Leadership at the Williams County Correctional Center has reinforced existing policies and procedures related to center security after an individual impersonating a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent removed an inmate on Tuesday. According to a Williams County ...

Benefit set for injured snowmobiler

MAX – A benefit snowmobile run will be held Saturday for Brekken Bachmeier of Minot, who was severely injured in a snowmobile accident on Jan. 25. Proceeds from the benefit will go directly to Bachmeier to help with medical costs, missed work, etc., according to Sakakawea Fence Stretchers ...