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'Diploma mill' - Audit: Dickinson university awarded unearned degrees

BISMARCK (AP) - Facing pressure to bring in more students as North Dakota's booming oil industry made it tougher to coax new high school graduates into college, Dickinson...

North Dakota ties California in oil production

BISMARCK - North Dakota has tied with California in oil production, leaving it on the verge of leapfrogging "The Golden State." North Dakota then will become No. 3 in...

Working to save lives: Job Corps students hold blood drive for United Blood Services

Ryan LeBaron, a student in facilities maintenance at the Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center, rolled up his sleeve and donated blood for the first time on Thursday. He said more...

Ryder hooks up to rural water

RYDER Residents of Ryder are now getting their water from North Central Rural Water Consortium. A rural water system that's been in the works for more than two years...

New program could help area farmers

Area farmers can get help in growing their businesses from a new farm business management program at Dakota College at Bottineau. Keith Knudson, farm business management...

Ever wondered what life would be like as a collegiate athlete? Follow MSU senior...

from:Minot State University

Ever wondered what life would be like as a collegiate athlete? Follow MSU senior shortstop Ryne Hornecker as he takes you behind the scenes of practices, bus rides and life on the...

See how MSU professor Heather Golly took a leap of faith in 2006 by establishing...

from:Minot State University

See how MSU professor Heather Golly took a leap of faith in 2006 by establishing the Athletic Training Education Program which was approved by the State Board of Higher Education...

MADC meeting highlights Minot's future

The two guests of honor at the Minot Area Development Corporation's annual meeting Thursday gave the hundreds in attendance at the Grand International a glimpse at what Minot...

Erickson will not seek another term

It appears that voters will elect at least one new commissioner to the Ward County Board of Commissioners in June, as a longtime political presence in Minot is not likely to seek...

City examines pay plan solution to employee turnover

Concerns about employee turnover has the City of Minot taking a closer look at how it sets salary and wages.

'Cinderella' story: The Cinderella Boutique helps flood survivors, others

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE When the Souris River flood devastated Minot this past June, numerous military members active-duty and retired and their families lost their homes and...

Are you ready for some Jazz? The Minot Public Schools wll present the Magic City...

from:Minot State University

Are you ready for some Jazz? The Minot Public Schools wll present the Magic City Jazz Festival beginning at 7 p.m. Friday in Minot State's Ann Nicole Nelson Hall:

Area students compete for chance to go to state MathCounts

Brynn Hoggan, an eighth-grader at Memorial Middle School, has high hopes of going to the state MathCounts competition next month.

Volunteer policemen

TIOGA Faced with growing demands on its police force and no money to add officers, the City of Tioga turned to a solution not often tried in North Dakota.

Annual MADC meeting to highlight change

Minot is going through an incredible amount of change, and the upcoming annual meeting of the Minot Area Development Corporation will reflect that. "Navigating Change"...

Minot secures funds for sewer project

The City of Minot has secured a $1.9 million federal grant to assist in expansion of the Puppy Dog sewer system south of Minot. The city had requested more than $8.9 million from...

Enrollment numbers down at Minot State

Enrollment is down 7.3 percent at Minot State University for the spring semester, according to the university. Enrollment stood at 3,369 students in the third week of classes, a...

Ever gotten up and gone to class? What if both your bed and your classes were on...

from:Minot State University

Ever gotten up and gone to class? What if both your bed and your classes were on a cruise ship? A Semester at Sea Representative will be on campus tomorrow in front of the Beaver...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Ward County passes ag land valuation reduction

As the old question goes, which weighs more, a pound of lead or a pound of feathers? Noting that the state board of tax equalization had its heart in the right place, the Ward...

Nowhere to live

Where some see adversity, others see opportunity. After the 2011 Souris River flood destroyed scores of homes and buildings in the greater Minot area, demand for construction...

McLean County to demolish courthouse

WASHBURN McLean County Commissioners decided Tuesday that the old county courthouse should be demolished, despite a proposal from a group of citizens who hope to save the...

Environmental Assessment on flood prevention

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron at Minot Air Force Base is taking comments through Feb. 29 on the Environmental Assessment on flood protection for a launch...

Join us for the Distinguished Alumni Series featuring Paul Johnson, president of...

from:Minot State University

Join us for the Distinguished Alumni Series featuring Paul Johnson, president of the American College of Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria. Community members are invited to a reception...

City OKs funds for diamonds

A portion of Minot's sales tax dollars will go to helping Minot Park District recover from the 2011 flood.

Train crushes semi tractor

A Canadian Pacific Railway train destroyed a truck in a collision at a rail crossing just west of Minot, but no one was killed.

United together in Faith: Church receives substantial damage, still finding out costs for repairs

Their place of worship may not be in use at this time due to last summer's devastating flood, but the members of Faith United Methodist Church have not let that stop them...

Logan girl killed in train crossing accident

LOGAN - A 17-year-old girl was struck and killed by a Canadian Pacific Railway train Friday afternoon near Logan. According to Capt. Bob Barnard of the Ward County Sheriff's...

A money disposition: Upbeat Amy Moen seeks support for YMCA

Amy Moen, the new face at the Minot Family YMCA who was hired to establish their financial development office, is like a ray of sunshine and a bundle of energ.

Actual physical control

Let's say you're sitting in a local pub having a few adult beverages after work. You have every intention of either taking a cab home, or stopping after just a few,...

Revolutionary papers: Historic newspapers detailing Revolutionary War saved

The precise movements of Lord Cornwallis and his army of redcoats are clearly detailed on its pages. So, too, is the marching orders issued by Gen. Gates and the number of supply...

McLean County group wants to keep courthouse

WASHBURN A group of Washburn residents are trying to save the McLean County Courthouse, which will otherwise be demolished.

Ramstad classroom finalist in makover contest

The band room at Erik Ramstad Middle School is one of 10 finalists in an online classroom makeover contest that could net the school $10,000.

MSU withdraws request for facility funds

Minot State University officials decided Thursday night to rescind a request for support of facility enhancements to Herb Parker Stadium and the Minot State University Dome from...

A Questad inquiry

FOXHOLM The old and fragile postcard was pulled from an aging trunk in Los Alamitos, Calif. The postmark was Lansford, Oct. 13, 1909, 6 p.m.

Oil exploration When will it move east?

Local business people frequently ask oil and gas experts when oil exploration will move east so they can make plans for it.

Minot State University is proud to team up with the Taube Museum and their 'Soup...

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Minot State University is proud to team up with the Taube Museum and their 'Soup It Up" fundraiser. Sample soups from 7 master chefs, receive a free ceramic bowl...

Want to find out what Minot State is all about? Check out our new virtual campus...

from:Minot State University

Want to find out what Minot State is all about? Check out our new virtual campus video tour:

Paul Johnson, president of the American College of Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria and...

from:Minot State University

Paul Johnson, president of the American College of Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria and MSU alumnus will speak at a free reception for the Distinguished Alumni Series on Feb. 7 at 4 p.m....

School board to negotiate new location for Erik Ramstad Middle School

The superintendent and business manager of Minot Public Schools received authorization from the school board Thursday to proceed with negotiations on a land purchase with the...

Minot Public Schools' assistant superintendent to retire

The assistant superintendent of Minot Public Schools has announced his impending retirement.

State water board OK's requests

After weeks of anticipation on how the North Dakota State Water Commission would choose to distribute a $50 million appropriation from the state Legislature in late 2011, the...

Owners want voluntary home buyouts

Homeowners are responding positively to a voluntary acquisition program for flood protection in Minot.

'Keep It Local': Coalition, groups unite to fight property tax measure

Dangerous, reckless, ill-advised and unrealistic were just some of the terms thrown out at a news conference sponsored Thursday by a coalition eager to see a property-tax measure...

Yesterday was national signing day for NCAA Division II athletes. Learn more abo...

from:Minot State University

Yesterday was national signing day for NCAA Division II athletes. Learn more about the nine athletes who signed with football (including Mark Koble from Bishop Ryan High School),...

Hannibel Brock, an MSU sophomore, came to the United States from Ghana to use Mi...

from:Minot State University

Hannibel Brock, an MSU sophomore, came to the United States from Ghana to use Minot State's strong pre-medical program as a spring board to an American medical school. See...