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K.L. Collom

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 […]

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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, […]

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January 9, 2025

Minot Police Department Investigation Verdict Reached

The Minot City Council made a major decision Monday night regarding the future of Police Chief John Klug following months of scrutiny and debate over his leadership. After hearing the findings and recommendations from City Manager Harold Stewart, the Council voted to approve his recommendations to mutually part ways with Klug. The decision stemmed from […]

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January 6, 2025

Collom's Column - Doug Burgum: The Next Chapter for North Dakota Leadership in the Federal Cabinet

Minot—North Dakotans serving in a Presidential Cabinet is a phrase seldom heard, as it has only occurred a handful of times in U.S. history. As explored in my previous column, figures like Thomas S. Kleppe and Ed Schafer have left their mark on the Cabinet, shaping national policy while cementing their legacies both nationally and […]

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December 14, 2024

Collom's Column- North Dakotans in the Cabinet: A Legacy of Leadership

Minot—With President-elect Donald Trump reportedly planning to name Governor Doug Burgum as his Secretary of the Interior, I thought it would be fun to explore North Dakotans' historical presence in Cabinet-level positions. The criteria are straightforward: individuals born or raised in North Dakota who held a Cabinet-level position by Presidential appointment. There has to be […]

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December 7, 2024

Minot City Council Discusses Broadway Circle Project at Brief First Meeting of Month

The December 2, 2024, Minot City Council meeting highlighted several important discussions, from proposed budget amendments to strategic decisions surrounding the Broadway Circle Project Key Agenda Items 1. Consent Items and Approvals Several routine items were presented and approved by the Council. Notably, 40 liquor licenses remain to be renewed for 2025, with the deadline […]

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December 4, 2024

Minot City Council Holds Special Session to Discuss Flood Protection, Police Department Needs, and Future Infrastructure Investments

Minot, ND – Minot City Council head a special session Thursday afternoon held a special session at around 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. A busy week following Tuesday’s joint meeting with the Park Board to discuss their proposed increase of sales tax, Thursday, however, they had a focus on critical infrastructure […]

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November 15, 2024

Lisa Jundt appears before Minot City Council

Budget Chronicles: Human Resources Department

The next edition of our Budget Chronicles Series is with the City of Minot’s Human Resources department. Headed by Lisa Jundt, their mission, according to the city website, “is to provide support to all City departments and employees, to assist them in providing better service for the residents of Minot.” To begin, the HR department […]

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August 13, 2024