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The North Dakota Industrial Commission Uncovered: What It Is, What It Does, and Why It Matters-Collom's Column

North Dakota is the only state in America where three elected officials essentially jointly own a bank and a flour mill, regulate oil drilling, approve billion-dollar bond issues, and hand out grants for everything from housing and drone research, to hydrogen development. This board, the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC), was created more than a […]

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July 12, 2025

“Why Not Minot?”: Diving into Minot's Perception Problem-Collom's Column

Perception - the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. Why define this? Because in recent years, Minot has suffered its own version of "death by a thousand paper cuts." A string of small controversies, missteps, and failed projects, none of which are catastrophic on their own, have slowly eroded […]

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June 19, 2025

City Council Approves New Chief, Says No to Job Corps Letter and Grant Applications

MINOT — The Minot City Council on Monday approved the appointment of Michael Frye as the city’s next Chief of Police in a 6-0 vote. Frye, a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department and former Bismarck State College instructor, will begin July 14. City Manager Harold Stewart also announced plans to promote current interim chief […]

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June 16, 2025

Minot Hires Michael Frye as New Chief of Police

MINOT — The Minot City Council on Monday evening officially approved the appointment of Michael Frye as the city’s next Chief of Police. Frye, a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department and Bismarck State College, was selected following a nationwide search and a competitive interview process. He was approved with a vote of 6-0 with […]

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June 16, 2025

Minot AFB Cancels Saturday Open House

Minot Air Force Base has cancelled its open house event scheduled for today, citing global events and heightened safety protocols. In a statement, base officials stressed that there is no specific threat to the base or the Minot area. However, due to force protection considerations, the decision was made to cancel the event out of […]

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June 14, 2025

Cyberattack on Major Food Distributor Beginning to Spark Shortages Across North Dakota

A cyberattack targeting United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has disrupted grocery supply chains across the upper midwest, particularly impacting rural and small-town stores in North Dakota. UNFI, a major food distributor supplying around 60 of the state’s 138 grocery stores, disclosed in a regulatory filing that it had shut down parts of its IT network […]

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June 11, 2025

Minot City Hall (Photo: Kyler Collom, The Dakotan)

Minot Early Voting Not Included with Mayor Election

Minot residents heading to the polls this summer for the city’s special mayoral election will face a tighter window to cast their ballots. Unlike any recent local contests, there will be no early voting offered ahead of the August 5 election, raising concerns about the impact on the city’s already low voter turnout. The decision, […]

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June 6, 2025

Early Minot Area Polling Numbers on Mayoral Race and More

Minot- Between the afternoon of Friday, May 30, and Wednesday, June 4, I surveyed 125 likely voters in Minot, most of whom were polled outside the Auditorium during election hours on Tuesday, June 3. Respondents answered six questions, including their preference for mayor and their opinions on Minot’s current City Council, Governor Kelly Armstrong, Congresswoman […]

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June 4, 2025

Freedom League of North Dakota Launches with Mission to Empower Conservatives and Revive Civic Engagement

BISMARCK — A new conservative political force officially launched in North Dakota this week, with organizers of The Freedom League holding their first public press conference at the steps of the North Dakota Capital on Wednesday. Describing itself as a “bold, member-driven movement” operating within the Republican Party, the League says its aim is to […]

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June 4, 2025

Council Split on Fund Reserve Policy as Minot Enters Budget Season

Minot’s City Council met Monday night to tackle a packed agenda that included possible fiscal policy changes, a series of community presentations, and discussions about infrastructure funding and the history of storm sewer fees in Minot. City Manager Harold Stewart confirmed a final recommendation for Minot’s next police chief is expected at the June 16 […]

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June 3, 2025

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The North Dakota Industrial Commission Uncovered: What It Is, What It Does, and Why It Matters-Collom's Column

“Why Not Minot?”: Diving into Minot's Perception Problem-Collom's Column

City Council Approves New Chief, Says No to Job Corps Letter and Grant Applications

Minot Hires Michael Frye as New Chief of Police

Minot AFB Cancels Saturday Open House

Cyberattack on Major Food Distributor Beginning to Spark Shortages Across North Dakota

Minot Early Voting Not Included with Mayor Election

Early Minot Area Polling Numbers on Mayoral Race and More

Freedom League of North Dakota Launches with Mission to Empower Conservatives and Revive Civic Engagement

Council Split on Fund Reserve Policy as Minot Enters Budget Season

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