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Ice Fishing Underway

Beware Ice Conditions Ice fishing is a popular wintertime activity in North Dakota, but this year’s warm weather has limited ice making on many of the state’s bodies of water. However, some ice fishermen have been venturing out for a few weeks. They’ll likely be joined by many more in the coming days. The first […]

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January 2, 2024

Reflections

A Slice of Life When one year comes to an end and the other begins, it is a natural time to reflect on the year past and to hopes for what the new year may bring. Of course, resolutions abound – lose weight, quit smoking, finally take that trip you’ve been promising yourself. There’s an […]

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December 31, 2023

Minimal Missouri Basin Snowpack

Tracking Below 20 Year Low The amount of snowfall that will impact the water level in Lake Sakakawea next summer is tracking below minimum levels established from 1991-2020 record keeping. Data from 1999-2020 reflects more recent weather trends believed to be more indicative for long-term comparisons. The effect of a mild El Nino influenced winter […]

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December 29, 2023

Christmas Eve Murder

Tear Filled Courtroom MINOT – The courtroom was packed, standing room only with overflow listening and peering in from the hallway. On the television screen at the front of the courtroom the accused sat in black and white striped inmate clothes inside the Ward County Jail. Judge Gary Lee, taking the bench as a replacement […]

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December 26, 2023

Bird Chatter

A Slice of Life Every December dedicated bird watchers conduct Christmas Bird Counts throughout the United States. Several of the counts are conducted annually in the Minot Area. The counts are part of a national effort led by the Audubon Society. Though I have never considered myself a serious birder, I’ve been present at numerous […]

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December 24, 2023

Liquor License Suspended, Delayed

Action Taken by City Council MINOT – A special meeting of the City Council Friday resulted in the suspension of the liquor license for the remainder of 2023 and an 18-day delay in license renewal in 2024 for The Spot located downtown. The special meeting was called over concerns that KP2, doing business as The […]

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December 22, 2023

“A Waste of My Life”

Lengthy Sentence Ordered MINOT – The defendant asked that his attorney be ordered out of the courtroom. Judge Richard Hagar disagreed, eventually telling Joshua Smith, 33, Williston, that “You’re a sick man.” Smith had a sentencing hearing Wednesday morning after earlier being found guilty of nine felonies, the most serious a AA felony charge of […]

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December 20, 2023

City Rejects Human Relations Ordinance

Proponents Called Cowards MINOT – By a 4-3 vote the City Council rejected a Human Relations Committee ordinance enacted in 1976. The vote also tossed aside a new ordinance drafted by an Ad Hoc committee tasked with reviewing the issue. The matter had been contentious and Monday’s council meeting was no exception. At one point […]

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December 19, 2023

The Muffin Caper

A Slice of Life Recently, dear reader, I was the mastermind, the architect, of a clever plot very carefully planned so that I could gain the upper hand. However, like the flinging of a boomerang, all is wonderful until it hits you in the back of the head. Of course, as is my very nature, […]

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December 17, 2023

Judge: “A Very Serious Matter”

A Murder Without a Body MINOT – A murder case that has been in the court system for three years is approaching culmination – perhaps. Shawnee Krall, 30, Minot, is charged with AA felony murder in the death of Alice Queirolo, 29, Minot, in December 2020. However, due to the illegal gathering of evidence, the […]

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December 15, 2023

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Ice Fishing Underway

Reflections

Minimal Missouri Basin Snowpack

Christmas Eve Murder

Bird Chatter

Liquor License Suspended, Delayed

“A Waste of My Life”

City Rejects Human Relations Ordinance

The Muffin Caper

Judge: “A Very Serious Matter”

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