A 14-year-old was injured Monday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing 11th Avenue SW near Jim Hill Middle School in Minot. Police say the teen was outside a designated crosswalk, and the driver was hindered by intense sun glare. The injuries are non-life-threatening, and the incident remains under investigation.
An internal complaint filed against Minot Mayor Tom Ross in January has triggered an ongoing investigation, with findings expected to be discussed at a Special City Council meeting on April 1. While details remain under wraps, sources suggest the complaint involves alleged inappropriate texts to a female city employee. Possible outcomes range from no action to resignation, censure, or even a recall election—though only voters or, in rare cases, the governor can remove the mayor from office. All eyes are now on Tuesday’s meeting for answers.
The discussion covered various topics, including strategies to combat emerging crime patterns and the necessity for modernized facilities to support the department’s operations. Chief Plessas highlighted the importance of community engagement and transparency in building trust between law enforcement and residents. The podcast offers a comprehensive look at the initiatives and priorities of the Minot Police Department under Chief Plessas’s leadership.
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The City of Minot’s Committee on Childcare is urging the City Council to adopt a property tax exemption for childcare centers. This recommendation follows an audit revealing that while some for-profit childcare facilities are currently taxed, others operating on nonprofit-owned properties, such as churches, have not been assessed, potentially leading to inconsistencies.
After a period of silence since last summer, 106.9 FM is set to relaunch on April 1 at 8:00 a.m. under new ownership by RadioDifferently LLC. Spearheaded by veteran Minot broadcast meteorologists Tom Schrader and Joe Goldade, the station aims to offer a unique, community-driven format distinct from existing local radio offerings. Programming will feature a diverse music selection, live and pre-recorded segments responsive to local events, and a strong emphasis on real-time weather coverage.
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The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has proposed four alternatives to enhance safety at the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and N.D. Highway 23 near Max, including a $40 million interchange and a roundabout. During a public meeting attended by approximately 200 residents, concerns were raised about most options, with a strong preference expressed for constructing an interchange. Truck drivers voiced apprehensions about navigating a roundabout, and many attendees opposed reducing U.S. 83 to a single lane with a lower speed limit.
A bill to give North Dakota’s Attorney General full control over charitable gaming—eliminating the state’s Gaming Commission—has narrowly cleared the Senate and now heads to the House. Supporters say it will streamline oversight of a booming industry, but critics warn it hands too much unchecked power to a single official—especially as the AG’s office faces renewed scrutiny over past misconduct tied to the Ray Holmberg scandal.
North Dakota health officials are racing to fill a multimillion-dollar funding gap after the federal government abruptly rescinded over $3.2 million in pandemic-era grants for mental health and addiction services. The cuts, tied to a Trump executive order and cost-cutting moves by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, came with no advance warning—derailing local planning efforts and forcing agencies to pause or cancel key initiatives. Programs in Bismarck, Fargo, and across 42 grantee organizations are now scrambling to secure alternative funding, as leaders warn the impacts of COVID-19 are far from over despite claims the emergency has passed.
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether challenges to federal EPA regulations—like ozone pollution rules—should go to the D.C. Circuit or be heard in regional courts. The outcome could reshape how states contest environmental mandates. Oklahoma and Utah argue that local courts better reflect state-specific concerns, while the EPA insists the issue is national in scope. Justices expressed concerns about both legal fragmentation and regional nuance, signaling a pivotal decision ahead for the future of environmental rule making.
