Minot City Council set a special mayoral election for August 5 and scrapped a proposed childcare tax exemption after intense debate. The packed meeting also featured updates on flood funding, a new budgeting model, and a fiery public comment session as council weighed future changes to the city’s liquor license cap.
Minot’s special mayoral election will be held August 5, 2025, following Mayor Tom Ross’s resignation and a successful citizen petition. Four candidates have declared so far: Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer, Aldermen Rob Fuller and Paul Pitner, and private citizen Josiah Roise. All must collect 300 valid signatures to appear on the ballot.
A fast-moving Easter Sunday grass fire near Burlington scorched 1,500 acres but was fully contained by nightfall thanks to a massive multi-agency response. No injuries or home losses were reported, though smoke forced highway detours and one home faced close calls. Crews remain on scene for mop-up as the area begins recovery.
Public scrutiny is ramping up over Riverview Dairy's proposed 25,000-cow megadairy in Traill County, with the ND Department of Environmental Quality now accepting comments through June 2. Concerns range from massive water usage and manure management to transparency in permitting. A public hearing is set for May 20 in Hillsboro.
A routine antivirus alert turned into a nightmare for a Philadelphia woman, revealing how AI-powered scams are targeting Americans—especially the elderly—at alarming rates. As fake support calls, deepfake voices, and crypto fraud become more convincing, experts warn that tech-savvy criminals are exploiting fear and urgency. With losses topping billions and no central agency to report to, the U.S. remains vulnerable in a rapidly evolving digital scam era.
President Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports revealed he shared details of a U.S. bombing campaign in Yemen via encrypted group chats, including one with family members. While an Inspector General investigation is underway, Trump dismissed concerns, calling Hegseth’s leadership effective. Critics warn that even encrypted apps like Signal pose national security risks when used for sensitive communications.
