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New-Look City Council Debates Potential Land Purchase
A fresh look City Council took the dais Monday evening, the first of July, with three new members being sworn in. Outgoing City Councilmembers Stephan Podrygula, Scott Burlingame, and Carrie Evans were replaced with the newly elected members Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, and Scott Samuelson in a special session taking place immediately before the regular session. This included Mark Jantzer being elected as President and Lisa Olson elected Vice President of the city council.
Minot downtown beautification gets non-profit status
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Downtown Minot will be looking even better in the coming months. The Minot Beautification Association achieved its 501(c)(3) status last week. This opens up doors for more opportunities and to make downtown more sustainable. While the organization is new, the idea has been around for a...
Tots burn Stingers in Minot
MINOT, ND — 6-run 3rd inning downed Stingers to 16-4 loss against the Hot Tots. Minot erupted for 19 hits, with every starter recording at least 1 hit. The Hot Tots scored runs in 6 of their 8 innings they came to the plate. Willmar struck first in the...
Fargo metro area stricken with multiple structure fires
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Multiple homes suffered damage from fires over the course of just a few hours in the FM metro area the night of the Fourth of July. Just after 12:30am in Moorhead, a house on the 2900 block of Heatherwood Circle sustained severe damage to its garage after a fire which lasted nearly two hours as crews worked to contain it.
One dead, three hurt after two-vehicle crash in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One person is dead and three people are hurt after a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a car in south Fargo Thursday night. North Dakota Highway Patrol says they responded to the scene of the crash at the intersection of 25th St. S. & 13th Ave. S. in Fargo around 10:41 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.
Man found dead in Red River in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Fargo Police say a man was found dead in the Red River in north Fargo Thursday night. Authorities from Fargo and Moorhead responded to the scene near the 1400 block of Elm St. N. around 9:45 p.m. on Thursday July 4 after they say a passer-by called 911 to report a person in the water.
Golf: Braves “ready” for PGA High School National Invitational
MANDAN, N.D. — While the girls high school golf season concluded more than nine months ago, the grind hasn’t stopped for Mandan Braves, who have been preparing for the 2024 PGA High School Golf National Invitational. After a dominant 2023 season that ended with a state championship, and qualifying for the event, the Braves shifted […]
Achieving That Gold Standard of Child Care
Tena Holmgren is Minot AFB’s first FCC provider to be accredited by the National Association for Family Child Care. Minot AFB childcare is striving to reach new heights. Tena Holmgren, one of MAFB’s own Family Child Care (FCC) providers reached those heights by earning her accreditation from the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) back in November 2023. Not only is she one of only two accredited providers in the entire state of North Dakota, but she is also the first ever accredited provider here at Minot AFB. What does accreditation mean in terms of childcare? Well, let’s find out.
Osgood Elementary Administrator Cleared to Return to Work
A West Fargo area elementary school administrator is returning to his job after an investigation into physical altercations with students. Osgood Elementary Assistant Principal Joshua Dahl was placed on administrative leave after accusations of touching and aggressive grabbing of students. The West Fargo School District and state authorities performed an investigation. The report released this week says they found those accusations mostly valid and that Dahl violated policy, but that no abuse or negligence towards students was committed. In one incident, Dahl bruised a student who the district says was biting and punching him. The report also notes many students, faculty, and staff who are opposed to Dahl’s actions. He will be placed on an improvement plan and will return to Osgood Elementary this fall.
Mandan’s Independence Day Parade takes place for a 143rd year
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - Despite the rainy weather on this Fourth of July, Mandan’s annual Independence Day Parade marched on through the town’s main street and street vendors set up in Dykshoorn Park for Art in the Park. This is Mandan’s 143 year organizing the event and the...
Bonanzaville brings history and fun on Independence Day
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville got people out on Independence Day with an old fashioned wild west themed celebration. The event featured food trucks, bounce houses and train rides, but it also gave people an opportunity to check out some of the historical exhibits. Bonanzaville Director Beth Jansen...
Area teachers learn about lignite at 38th annual teacher’s seminar
More than 70 elementary and secondary teachers switched roles in mid-June as they became students at an educational seminar conducted by the Lignite Energy Council. The seminar was held June 10-13 at the National Energy Center of Excellence on the Bismarck State College campus (ND), and included educators from North ...
But first, coffee: The Raven Brew opens in Belfield
There is a new cof fee shop in the town of Belfield. The Raven Brew had its grand opening on June 13, where it ended the day with owner, Amanda Marquart having made 120 cups of coffee for customers. Marquart began her purchase on the building, in November December, when ...
5th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, incoming 5th Bomb Wing (BW) commander (right), accepts the guidon from U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, 8th Air Force commander (left), during the 5th BW change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 28, 2024. Armagost passed the guidon to Lamarand during the ceremony, symbolically giving him command of the 5th BW. See more on page A2. U.S. Air Force photo l Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez.
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