In the latest episode of Let’s Talk About It Minot, host Rob Fuller tackles some hot-button issues including: the resignation of Minot’s mayor, North Dakota’s shifting stance on term limits, and the persistent debate over daylight saving time. From local leadership changes to statewide reforms, Fuller breaks down what it all means—and invites listeners to join the conversation.
With Mayor Tom Ross officially resigning on April 1, Minot now enters a 15-day window to decide how his replacement will be chosen. City Council can appoint a current member—likely Council President Mark Jantzer—to serve through June 2026, or citizens can petition for a special election. The clock is ticking, and Minot residents must now choose: leave it to the Council, or make their voices heard at the ballot box.
A resolution to ease North Dakota’s legislative term limits cleared the House Wednesday after falling just short the day before. If approved by voters in 2026, the measure would allow lawmakers to serve up to 16 years in either chamber—doubling the current 8-year cap passed by voters in 2022. Critics questioned the resolution’s constitutionality and value, while supporters argued it gives voters the final say on balancing experience with accountability.
A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting Monday evening south of Watford City. According to authorities, deputies responding to a domestic call encountered a non-compliant suspect who claimed to be armed and advanced on officers despite repeated commands. A taser was ineffective, and one deputy ultimately fired. The man later died at McKenzie County Hospital. The incident is under investigation by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the deputy involved is on administrative leave pending the outcome.
After Nichole Rice was acquitted in the 2007 murder of Anita Knutson, her defense team from Sand Law faced backlash for their emotional courtroom reaction. In a public statement, the firm explained their close bond with Rice’s family and the intense three-year effort behind the case. While apologizing to those offended—especially Knutson’s family—they emphasized that their reaction came from relief, not disrespect.
MDN has the in depth article here
Another key phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project could be completed this summer, as work on the $55 million MI-5 Northeast Tie-Back Levee nears its end. With multiple phases like MI-6 through downtown and MI-7 through Roosevelt Park underway, and future components like the Maple and 27th Street Diversions on the horizon, the $1 billion-plus project aims to shield much of Minot from catastrophic flooding. Officials hope to complete all phases by 2035—pending aggressive funding—while striving to balance cost and community impact along the way.
President Donald Trump has declared a national economic emergency and unveiled sweeping new tariffs—up to 34% on Chinese imports and 20% on goods from the EU—aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing. The move, bypassing Congress, has sparked fears of global trade wars, rising consumer costs, and economic slowdown. Critics warn of inflation and disruption, while allies prepare countermeasures. As prices on essentials and goods like toys soar, Trump insists the tariffs are about restoring fairness to a system he says has long “plundered” America.
