Good morning, Minot.

Residents in Henry Towers have been without running water since last week due to a water main replacement, and staff provided a water tank for drinking and cooking along with porta-potties for restroom needs—repairs were expected to be completed Monday night or Tuesday.

Center-Stanton second graders celebrated Monday as classmate Love Helfenstein was officially adopted in a classroom project featuring handmade certificates and creative stuffed animal adoptions — a milestone that taught lessons in friendship and acceptance.

More than 1,000 exhibitors set up at the ND State Fair Center for the 55th KMOT Ag Expo, which starts today and runs through Friday.

The free event operates 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wed and Thurs and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday—showcasing the latest farm technology.

A welding shop in Surrey burned Saturday in below-zero temps as 50 firefighters responded while the owner, Joe Duchsherer, said neighbor support helped keep operations running from his undamaged main building — officials say the cause is under investigation.

Owners of Lund Construction in Crosby said a fire on Jan.

25 damaged their shop, which housed trucks and 500 gallons of diesel; the Crosby Fire Department fought the blaze in -20-degree weather and community volunteers helped while no one was hurt.

Heilman Properties received a $150,000 loan to complete its new childcare facility in Minot after the North Dakota Department of Commerce approved funding on Jan.

27 & three companies were awarded a total of $452,500 from NDDF during Q4 2025.

The founder of Continental Resources plans to stop drilling new wells in North Dakota through March as lower oil prices lead to a shift toward a shale play in Argentina.

State officials note that existing wells will remain active while budget planners prepare for tighter revenue in oil-dependent areas.

Thirteen local leaders were named Honorary Commanders today to partner with Air Force leadership at the base — a program begun in the 1980s that gives them a chance to learn about base missions and join events.

North Dakota airports recorded over a million boardings in 2025—a 6% rise that followed steep pandemic losses—as recovery continued with growing demand from residents, tourists, and businesses.

Executive Director Kyle Wanner said the data signals strong travel returning.