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LSU to Honor Former Minoter

Dale Brown Court to be Unveiled at LSU  A legendary basketball coach who had his beginnings in Minot will soon have his name attached to one of the top basketball facilities in the nation.  The Board of Supervisors at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA, by a vote of 12-3, recently approved the naming of Dale […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 15, 2021

High Wind Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for western and central North Dakota Tuesday and much of the state Wednesday. Northwest winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour with gusts to 50-60 mph are possible.  The NWS warns that damaging wind could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 15, 2021

Bus Crash on Interstate

Dickinson Football Team Okay A bus carrying 38 players and coaches from the Dickinson State University football team was involved in a collision at about 9:35 a.m. Friday. The two-vehicle crash occurred on I-94 near Crystal Springs.  A 2006 Lincoln Navigator driving by Miguel Gascal, 64, Mesquite, NV, was eastbound when he lost control of his vehicle on an […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 12, 2021

Legislative Redistricting Bill Signed

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed HB 1504, the legislative redistricting bill approved this week during a special legislative session. Redistricting was on the “must do” list for legislators. A new district alignment was necessary due to population growth revealed in the 2020 census.  “The historic process marked the first time since 1910 that North […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 12, 2021

Trinity Preparing for Vaccine Mandate

January 4 Deadline Looms Preparations have begun at Trinity Hospital in Minot for the possibility that approximately 3,000 health care workers under the Trinity umbrella could fall under a federal mandate to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022 or lose employment.  “We have not enacted a mandate. That has not started,” said Randy Schwan, Trinity Hospital […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 12, 2021

Spending Plan Approved

House, Senate Pass Burgum Bill BISMARCK – In his opening address Monday to a special session of the State Legislature, Governor Doug Burgum outlined his proposal for spending nearly $1.2 billion. The money came to the state through the American Rescue Plan Act, a federal response intended for COVID-19 relief.  In an evening session Thursday, the North Dakota House of […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 12, 2021

A Day to Remember

Veterans Day Ceremony in Minot An aging veteran snapped a steady salute for the presentation of the colors, steadied on his trembling legs by his spouse. Another removes his cap and struggles to manage a salute from his wheelchair. The scene is repeated in various forms throughout the armory adjacent to the Minot Auditorium.  The solemn respect paid to the United States […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 11, 2021

New Legislative Map to Governor's Desk

Senate approved redistricting plan on Wednesday BISMARCK – Done deal. Almost. The signature of Governor Doug Burgum is all that is needed for a new legislative map to be adopted in North Dakota.   Meeting in special session Wednesday, the North Dakota Senate passed a redistricting map by a 40-7 margin. The House had approved the bill on Tuesday, paving the way for […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 10, 2021

Dot’s Pretzels Purchased by Hershey

Part of $1.2 billion deal VELVA – A product developed by Dorothy Henke in her home kitchen more than 10 years ago is now part of a $1.2-billion acquisition by food giant Hershey. Another pretzel maker, Pretzels Inc., is included in the deal.  Dot’s Pretzel’s made a meteoric rise on the snack market, eventually growing from a small town to […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 10, 2021

Winter Weather Brewing

Strong wind, first measurable snow The first blast of winter happens every year, ready or not, and you never know quite when. The National Weather Service says the first adverse winter weather of the season is expected to strike the state as early as Thursday.  The NWS issued a Special Weather Statement early Wednesday morning that included a high confidence of […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 10, 2021
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