MINOT, ND (KXNET) — It is National Exercise Day, and getting 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity should be the goal for everyone, according to the Mayo Clinic. A personal Trainer at the YMCA in Minot, Kendra Eerdmans, tells KX News why exercise is so important. She breaks it down into two categories: physical health and mental health. "Physical is going to be losing weight, managing weight, bones, muscle strength, just overall physical health and then the mental aspect of if you struggle with depression or anxiety it is going to help with that keeping your overall mental health bett ..read more

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Recent cold weather has led the Bismarck-Mandan Stock Car Association (BMSCA) to postpone the Dacotah Speedway season opener race that was originally scheduled for April 19-20. The BMSCA Board of Directors made the decision because they felt the impending wet weather would make for poor track conditions and that the colder temperatures could keep people away. The season opener, known as the "Mandan Meltdown," may be halted for this weekend, but BMSCA President Preston Martin says drivers are set to go next weekend with the race rescheduled for April 26-27. Martin says ra ..read more

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Just like a doctor has tools at their disposal to keep you healthy, the same can be said for tools you can use for your financial health. Bank of North Dakota's Amanda Woidyla has more information about a new financial tool from the state of North Dakota: smartwithmymoney.nd.gov. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW ..read more

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Earlier this month, KX News reported on multiple tips from the public that Ferguson Books in Bismarck was closing its doors. That has now been confirmed, and the Bismarck location will be permanently closed on April 27. The bookstore temporarily reopened for many who are looking to stop in one last time. Owner Dane Ferguson says he and his wife live with their four children in Fargo, and it was getting to be too much to take care of the business from the other side of the state. Now, in the final year of their lease, they made the difficult decision to move on. Someone Y ..read more

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — A man has been reported missing in Minot. According to the North Dakota Missing Persons database and Minot PD, 36-year-old Mark McMillan was last seen on Saturday, April 13. McMillan is 5' 7", 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. If you have any information about where he may be, you are being asked to reach out to Minot PD at 701-852-0111. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW ..read more

LEEDS, ND (KXNET) — A 69-year-old Towner woman suffered non-fatal injuries in a crash about eight miles east of Leeds. The Towner woman was traveling west on US Highway 2 in a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer when a 16-year-old boy from Churchs Ferry, who was originally traveling east on US Highway 2, slowed, and turned north onto 63rd Street Northeast in a 2016 Ford F-150. A 15-year-old female passenger in the F-150, also from Churchs Ferry, was seated on the passenger side front seat. The passenger was leaning forward at the time which obstructed the driver’s view of westbound traffic. One person ..read more

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Plants are great for several reasons, and keeping mold away is one of them. Mold, especially in bathrooms, is something that needs to be taken care of immediately to not only prevent damage or staining but for your health as well. You could always take sprays with chemicals to the mold, but plants are a natural remover. Here are six plants that are great at keeping the mold away, so long as you keep them in the bathroom and continue to care for them. Ivy absorbs moisture and prevents mold formation. You just need to place it near walls and ceilings. Ivy is also an air pu ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – You may want to clean out the kiddie pool and dust off the patio furniture early this year. We're in for a hot start to summer, according to a national weather outlook released Thursday by the National Weather Service. All but two states on the new national forecast map are show in shades of orange and red. The darker the color, the more likely an area is to see above-average temperatures between May and July this year. The highest probabilities of an extra-hot start to summer are found in the Northeast, Washington state, New Mexico, south Texas and southern Florida ..read more

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Severe spring weather includes tornadoes, floods, and thunderstorms, and the American Red Cross wants everyone to prepare ahead of time in case of an emergency. Two things the American Red Cross highlights are to stay aware of the weather and listen to your local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates. You can also download the Red Cross Emergency App with tornado features to stay protected. "Our bilingual app provides expert advice on to how prepare and respond to severe weather and features like real-time local alerts for severe weather and hazards as well as ..read more

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Elections are common, and this year is a presidential election year, and we can expect many chances for people to participate in the democratic process. But with this in mind, service members and federal employees need to know the specific guidelines for acceptable behavior. Civilian employees and military personnel are encouraged to carry out their obligations of being citizens, including the right to participate in the political process. These rights are protected by the U.S. Constitution, one which service members swore to support and defend. Therefore, service member ..read more