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Looking North at the fire burn scar near the 2/52 bypass West of Burlington (Photo: Kyler Collom The Dakotan)

Burn Damage From Fire NW of Burlington

A fast‑moving grass fire erupted just after 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 20, along the Highway 2/52 split west of Burlington, sending smoke across the Souris River valley. Crews from Burlington, Minot Rural, Berthold, Surrey, Carpio, Kenmare, Minot Air Force Base and the U.S. Forest Service all reportedly raced to the scene, carving control lines and setting back‑burns that […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 21, 2025
Graph of Major ND Cities Mayoral Turnout since 2010( *denotes presidential-year elections)

North Dakota Voter Turnout in Mayoral Elections Since 2010-Collom's Column

Did you know North Dakota has 13 cities with populations over 5,000 (excluding Minot AFB)? In a state defined by close-knit communities and a tradition of practical politics, you'd expect local elections to bring voters out in force. Yet across North Dakota, mayoral races held in lower-profile June primaries often draw fewer than one in […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 19, 2025

Dunseith Debacle-Whistleblowers Alert NTSB to Aviation Safety Concerns Tied to Facility

The Dakotan has recently learned two of the nation’s most prominent aviation safety whistleblowers, Ed Pierson (retired Navy officer and Boeing 737 Max senior manager) and Joe Jacobsen (retired FAA flight control engineer), have issued a formal letter to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) warning of a serious and unresolved threat to public and […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 16, 2025

Paul Pitner Announces Bid for Mayor

Minot City Councilman Paul Pitner has officially entered the race for mayor, announcing his candidacy Tuesday morning in a statement on his Facebook page. An alderman since 2018, Pitner pledged to “restore integrity to the office of the mayor” and called for a renewed focus on civic pride and accountability. Pitner becomes the third sitting […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 15, 2025

More than 5M could lose Medicaid coverage if feds impose work requirements

By: Shalina Chatlani(Stateline Reporter) Under an emerging Republican plan to require some Medicaid recipients to work, between 4.6 million and 5.2 million adults ages 19 to 55 could lose their health care coverage, according to a new analysis. The study, conducted by Urban Institute researchers with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, calculated that […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 14, 2025
Fuller announcing live on The Dakotan

Alderman Rob Fuller Announces Bid for Mayor

Minot-Alderman Rob Fuller, 52, sat down with Jonathan Starr the morning of Monday April 14 to announce his intentions to run for Mayor. Fuller looks to give Minot a "fresh start" following the resignation of Tom Ross at the beginning of this month. Fuller was elected to city council in June of 2024 and looks […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 14, 2025
AI rendering of Adult Dire Wolves Romulus and Remus

Like a Phoenix Rising From the Ashes, Dire Wolves are Reborn: Could They Return to ND?-Collom's Column

Romulus, Remus, and now Khaleesi and Titus are the first living dire wolves in more than 10,000 years. Born through advanced genetic engineering in late 2024 and early 2025, these pups represent a monumental leap in science, one that has long been theorized over and now seems to be reality. Thanks to the work of […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 12, 2025
City Council President Mark Jantzer

City Council President Jantzer Confirms Mayoral Bid

Minot-Mark Jantzer, the City Council President and current acting mayor has confirmed his intentions to seek the position in this summers upcoming special election. He would be filling the remainder of former Mayor Tom Ross's term which expires in June of 2026. Jantzer has served as an Alderman since 2008. Jantzer sat down with Jonathan […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 11, 2025

Minot’s Drinking Water Passes All Tests, but Lead Lines Remain a Focus

Minot-Thursday saw The City of Minot shared their 2024 Water Quality Report via the Minot Water Treatment Plant. Minot's drinking water once again met all federal and state safety standards in 2024, according to the report. While the city continues to deliver clean water to residents, it emphasizes a bigger focus on identifying and eliminating […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 10, 2025
Interim Chief Dale Plessas speaking before City Council April 7, 2025 (Photo: Jonathan Starr)

Minot City Council Tables License Plate Reader Proposal Amid Civil Liberties Concerns

A proposal to implement license plate reader (LPR) technology in Minot was tabled Monday night after a lengthy and intense City Council discussion balancing the promise of public safety against the risk of potentially eroding civil liberties. The council voted 5-1 to pause any contract with Flock Safety, the proposed vendor, until a formal usage […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 9, 2025
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