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Minot woman reported no longer missing

Tela Nelson of Minot has returned home and is no longer missing, according to the Ward County Sheriff’s Department. Nelson had been reported as missing since Friday.

Street sweeping in residential areas begins May 6

Street sweeping crews from the City of Minot have been cleaning sand and other debris that accumulated on city streets during the winter months and will soon begin sweeping in residential areas. Crews spent recent weeks sweeping snow routes and other locations in Minot, including ...

SVUW announces fourth vehicle giveaway

Souris Valley United Way and Minot Automotive Co. have announced the fourth vehicle giveaway through the Wheels for Work program. Established in April 2024, this collaboration exists to provide reliable transportation to local families working to overcome barriers and build brighter futures, ...

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 ...