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K.L. Collom
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kyler@mydakotan.com

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 […]
by K.L. Collom
June 3, 2025

Dunseith Debacle Update, Williston Police Chief Report, and NDUS Holmberg Investigation Early Findings

New Links Emerge in Dunseith Debacle: How Much Did State Leaders Know? Read it here What began as a routine state-backed business deal in Dunseith, ND has unraveled into a sprawling controversy now known as the “Dunseith Debacle.” At the center is whistleblower Charles Hoefer, who claims he uncovered guided missile circuitry, fraudulent aviation components, […]
by K.L. Collom
May 30, 2025
Dunseith site

New Links Emerge in Dunseith Debacle: How Much Did State Leaders Know?

The Dakotan has been on the ground floor of a breaking story - the Dunseith Debacle. Other media have called it Dunseith-Gate or Dunseith Declassified. The Dunseith Debacle has been a story which apparently ties into potential national security issues, commercial aviation supply chain compromises, public flight safety risks, possible State and federal agent cover-up, […]
by The Dakotan
May 29, 2025

Memorial Weekend Wrap Up, Highways, Healthcare, and State Historical Society Expansion

Fourth Police Chief Finalist Withdraws from Consideration in Minot citing Mayoral Candidate Read it here A leading finalist for police chief has withdrawn, citing concerns over internal politics and the mayoral candidacy of the council member who helped trigger the prior chief’s ouster. Dr. Richard Rosell’s exit sharpens scrutiny over the city’s leadership culture as […]
by K.L. Collom
May 27, 2025

City Manager Mulling Options, Jamestown Wildlife Research Center, and U.S. House Fights Over Budget Bill

City Manager Harold Stewart Named Finalist for Same Position in Washington State Read it here Minot City Manager Harold Stewart is a finalist for the top administrative job in Lakewood, Washington, raising questions about potential leadership changes at a critical time for the city. In an internal email obtained by The Dakotan, Stewart described the […]
by K.L. Collom
May 22, 2025

City Manager Harold Stewart Named Finalist for Same Position in Washington State

Minot City Manager Harold Stewart is among five finalists being considered for the City Manager position in Lakewood, Washington. The City of Lakewood, located 45 minutes south of Seattle, recently concluded a national search to replace its retiring city manager and will host a public reception for finalists on June 10, followed by interviews on […]
by K.L. Collom
May 21, 2025

Minot to Host Public Forum with Police Chief Finalists

MINOT, ND – The City of Minot will host a public town hall on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall, offering residents the opportunity to hear directly from the three finalists for the position of Chief of Police. The event is part of the city’s transparent hiring process for its […]
by K.L. Collom
May 20, 2025

16th Street SW Construction Begins May 27th

Drivers in southwest Minot should prepare for detours and delays as the 16th Street SW Reconstruction Project begins Tuesday, May 27. Following Memorial Day weekend, portions of 16th Street and the intersection with Burdick Expressway will be closed to traffic. The project includes pavement removal, storm sewer upgrades, and repaving along one of the city’s […]
by K.L. Collom
May 15, 2025
GATX 47814 (car 19), above, and GATX 47982 (car 22), below, sustained catastrophic shell fractures. Car 22 hit the house visible behind and to the left.

The 2002 Minot Derailment: What Went Wrong, and What Came Next-Collom's Column

Following up from the last piece on this, we left off immediately following the ammonia disaster in January 2002. In the days and weeks following Minot residents searched for answers, and when the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its findings, those answers proved to be disappointing. Today, we will dive into why the derailment […]
by K.L. Collom
May 12, 2025

Liquor License Cap Sees Heated Debate, Delay Decision Until September

MINOT — A decades-old cap on full retail liquor licenses in Minot took center stage Monday night during a charged public hearing at City Hall. The City Council heard extensive public testimony and debate between members, but declined to move forward with any immediate direction to staff, opting instead to revisit the issue in September, […]
by K.L. Collom
May 6, 2025

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