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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
