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In a Ward county courtroom today, testimony resumed in a murder trial. The defense is working hard to cast doubt on the credibility of witnesses in a Minot murder trial.

His service to the community goes far beyond just the past six years as mayor, making him a perfect recipient for the Service to Mankind award.

Bloody crime scene photos depict a gruesome scene. On June 27th prosecutors in a Minot murder trial call the first police officer on scene to testify.

School may be out for the summer but the Minot School Board is still working. In a special session held on June 27th the board discussed budget issues.

Bringing a business idea from concept to finished product and then selling that idea to the public is no easy task.

Diane Goulet's loved ones say she enjoyed a tender relationship with her fiance -- not the sort that should have ended tragically or spurred community discussion of domestic violence.

A third victim has come forward to the Ward County Sheriff`s Department stating their house had been shot early Tuesday morning, June 17th.

The ability to handle pressure can sometimes be the difference between winning and losing.

Jury selection in a Minot murder trial has begun. Now it is up to the attorneys in the case to narrow dow a pool of about 100 people to just 14.

"We're going to move this thing along." With those words, District Judge Doug Mattson signaled to attorneys he intended to stay on schedule in picking a jury in the murder trial of Antonio Stridiron Stridiron ...

A new group is helping promote fruits and vegetables grown in North Dakota. Holly Mawby, director of Minot State University-Bottineau's Entrepreneurial Center of Horticulture, set up the advisory board.

There is nothing quite like Jazz Music, as on June 21st Minot will host its first ever Jazz Festival.

Baseball is known as America`s pastime. But there is a another activity flying into the hearts of many youngsters.

THE STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION APPROVED A NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT YESTERDAY FOR GOETZ.

What happens when you roll a ball of snow in a bunch of other snow? It gets larger! That's kind of what happened when the Minot School District began rennovating some classrooms at Jim Hill Middle School a ...

A family asleep in their beds south of Minot were awoken by gunshots early on June 17th.

For nearly a year, close to 200 members of the Minot-based 164th Engineering Combat Battalion provided security and other services in Iraq.

Tessie Jones, 21, of West Fargo, was crowned Saturday night by her predecessor, Ashley Young.

Steven Baker has been named publisher of the Pierre Capital Journal, effective July 7. The Minot, N.D., native has been publisher at similar or somewhat larger daily newspapers in Idaho and California.

Minot-area businesses are joining companies across the U.S. in pulling tomatoes from their shelves.

When there are animals on the loose, wildlife on the run, or strange creatures where they shouldn`t be, the Minot Police Department Animal Control officers respond.

The Minot Metros classic legion baseball tournament kicked off today at Corbett field with opening round play.

One day after an Air Force shake-up that saw two top officials resign, another Air Force leader came to the Minot Air Force Base.

The City of Minot is on the verge of change, in more ways than one. This time we`re not talking about the oil influx or workforce, we are talking about the City Council.

The turnout was reported light early today at some North Dakota polling places. Ward County Auditor Devra Smestad has been visiting Minot precincts.

With a controversial measure on the ballot in Minot, voters are heading to the polls in steady numbers.

Minot High Fast Pitch Softball players gathered to show their support for the sport at the Minot School Board meeting on June 5th.

Sales taxes, smoking rules and contests for local governing boards should draw North Dakotans to the polls Tuesday, even though the election lacks compelling statewide issues, county auditors and Secretary of ...

The Rev. Mark Narum of Stanley was elected to a six-year term as bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Western North Dakota Synod Saturday during a synod assembly in Minot.

The strip mall known as the Metro Center has changed hands. Three Minot men developed the center in the mid '90s. It now includes a variety of stores on 20th Ave SW.

In 2006, four U.S. Air Force ballistic missile fuses were inadvertently shipped to Taiwan.

X - close this window 1 of 2 Photos > The Western North Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church has elected Reverend Mark Narum as Bishop.

Minot High and Minot Vista baseball player Zac Elgie was selected today in the major league baseball draft.

Minot High and Minot Vista player Zac Elgie is now just a day away from what could be one of the biggest days in his sports career.

Both the top uniformed officer of the Air Force and its civilian leader were asked Thursday to submit their resignations.

Her brutal murder sent shockwaves through the region and still today Anita Knutson's killer has not been found.

Officials say more legal challenges may be ahead for the Northwest Area Water Supply Project.

Small businesses have a big effect on the American Economy. To recognize that impact, the United States Small Business Administration in conjunction with local business supporters honors small business ...

A title means a lot, but it a whole lot more when it`s taken away. Just ask the city of Tioga.