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Small lake in a coulee beside the battlefield. Photo by L. Barkwell, 2011.

The Forgotten Battle Just A Few Miles South of Minot-Collom's Column

I joined The Dakotan with aspirations of making documentaries, and while that remains a goal, I felt the need to share one of the stories I planned to bring forward. Imagine a large-scale military siege unfolding just south of Minot in an unmarked modern day field. An event largely forgotten by history, overshadowed by the […]
by K.L. Collom
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March 22, 2025
Lakefield presenting before CC 3/17/25

Property Tax Revenues for Minot on Display in Finance Presentation

Monday evening's city council meeting featured an in-depth finance report going over a number of different tax revenues for the city of Minot, how they've fluctuated over the years, and how they could be impacted by upcoming changes. This weaves in well with the conversations we've been having lately on the issue as a whole […]
by K.L. Collom
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March 19, 2025
CC Meeting 3/17/25

City Council Discusses Property Tax Impacts as Mayor Ross Faces Investigation

Minot- City council met tonight for their final meeting of March, led by Mayor Tom Ross, who "was the subject of a personnel investigation" as reported by venerated local media blogger Rob Port. It is something that follows multiple investigations into the Minot Police Department and is something that we at The Dakotan will be […]
by K.L. Collom
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March 17, 2025
NPL Party Mascot in the ND Heritage Center

Collom's Column-A Brief History of the NPL in North Dakota

Over my time at The Dakotan, I’ve referenced the Nonpartisan League (NPL) quite frequently on our podcasts. Today, I want to take a deeper dive into its history, how it emerged from agrarian populism and early 20th-century Progressivism to become one of North Dakota’s most transformative political movements. Born largely out of farmer frustration, the […]
by K.L. Collom
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March 15, 2025
Hoefer Letter of Intent

Dunseith Debacle Update-Hoefer Sends Notice of Intent to Commence Civil Litigation

Charles Hoefer, the businessman at the center of the Dunseith Debacle, has formally issued a Notice of Intended Litigation against officials in the North Dakota Department of Commerce and the North Dakota Development Fund (NDDF). The notice, dated February 25, 2025, accuses state officials of economic retaliation, financial coercion, and civil rights violations after Hoefer's […]
by K.L. Collom
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March 5, 2025
CC meets Feb 18, 2025

City Council Discusses Resident Harassment and Potential New PD Building

Minot, ND – The Minot City Council convened on February 18, 2025, addressing various city issues and heard a heartfelt plea from a concerned resident during the public appearance segment. Mayor Tom Ross opened the meeting by thanking first responders and engineers for their swift action in resolving a road issue from the previous day. […]
by K.L. Collom
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February 18, 2025
Page One of Senator Kent Weston's letter to Governor Armstrong

The Dunseith Debacle: Letters to the Governor

Minot, ND – The Dunseith Debacle has consumed a considerable amount of my time over the past few months and has likely been the most significant story I’ve covered at The Dakotan during my time here. To summarize the situation as concisely as possible: businessman Charles Hoefer purchased the former Benchmark chip manufacturing facility in […]
by K.L. Collom
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January 24, 2025
City Council Meets Tuesday January 21, 2025.

Minot City Council Passes Resolution Opposing State-Imposed Property Tax Caps

During Tuesday evening's meeting, the Minot City Council approved a resolution opposing the state’s proposed property tax caps and restrictions on city budgets. Council members emphasized the need to maintain local control over fiscal decisions amidst the state’s broader tax reform efforts. While the meeting was expected to focus on a zoning amendment for a […]
by K.L. Collom
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January 21, 2025

Making Property Taxes Fair Again: A Reform Plan for North Dakota

Minot- I don't know how to write a bill. There’s the old "Schoolhouse Rock" episode we all saw growing up where Mr. Bill sings to us about how he came to be and would become law. However, few people think about the intricate process of drafting legislation before it even reaches a committee. While that […]
by K.L. Collom
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January 17, 2025

Collom's Column- Tariff Tales: A History of U.S. Tariffs and Their impact on American Society

Minot- Tariffs: the unassuming taxes on imported goods that have, at various points, caused rebellion, political feuds, and shaped the course of both American industry and history. While today they’re gaining steam in national news, tariffs have a surprisingly colorful history in the United States. From the Boston Tea Party to trade wars with China, […]
by K.L. Collom
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January 9, 2025
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