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Lydia Hoverson

Improvements Planned for Highway 83 Bypass 

State Project  MINOT – The North Dakota Department of Transportation is planning to make improvements to the U.S. Highway 83 bypass this summer after Ward County Commissioners agreed this week to have the County pay for part of the project.  The project will be chip sealing, which is a pavement surface treatment that combines layers […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 5, 2023

Carnegie Center to be Improved 

Budget Amendment Likely  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Minot Area Council of the Arts received approval from the Minot City Council earlier this week to make improvements to the Carnegie Center building downtown.  MACA took stewardship of the maintenance and scheduling for the Carnegie Center in September of 2021, though the City still owns the property […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 4, 2023

Commissioners Cancel Youth Placement Move 

Zoning Issues  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Ward County Commission vote on youth placement for overflow of kids was canceled at this week’s County Commissioners’ meeting due to zoning issues.  Due to North Dakota legislation that took effect in August of 2022, youth being charged with crimes were required to be separated from other youth who […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 4, 2023

Burn Restriction in Effect for Ward County 

Moderate Fire Danger  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Ward County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a burn declaration for the summer due to dryness.  “It’s not a burn ban, it’s a fire emergency restriction,” said Rex Weltikol, chief of the Minot Rural Fire Department. “I think a lot of people just call it a ban because we […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 3, 2023

LGBTQ Discussion During Minot City Council Meeting 

Human Relations Committee Ordinance Tabled  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Minot City Council’s first meeting in the new City Hall Monday mostly consisted of testimony from citizens disagreeing over a Human Relations Committee which quickly rolled into a discussion of LGBTQ+ topics.  The disagreement was sparked due to updates in wording for the creation of an […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 2, 2023

Legislative Conclusion 

Leaders Share Final Thoughts  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Legislature adjourned at 3 a.m. Sunday.  The legislature passed $515 million in direct tax relief, which is about 19% of the state’s surplus of $2.7 billion. The legislature also appropriated $62 million in childcare aid, $5.3 billion for the Department of Human Services, and […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 2, 2023

Minot Symphony Wraps Up with Space Themed Show 

Performing for 97 Years  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Minot Symphony Orchestra wrapped up its season Saturday with a space-themed show after several months of practice and other performances.  Attendees packed Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University, totaling over 900 symphony goers. The first part of Saturday’s performance began with songs from the movie […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 1, 2023

Engineering Minot for Five Years 

City Traffic Engineer  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Traffic can be annoying, but there’s always someone working in the background to help it flow.  Stephen Joersz has been the Minot city traffic engineer since 2018. He said his mom’s side of the family is from Minot.   “I’ve been here on and off growing up,” said Joersz.  Joersz […]
by Lydia Hoverson
April 29, 2023

If You Need Help With Insurance… 

Insurance Department lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – Insurance can be a complicated issue sometimes, but one department’s job is to assist people in it.  The North Dakota Insurance Department was described by its Communications Director Jacob Just as an advocate for people with insurance. However, the primary role of the insurance department is regulating the insurance industry.  […]
by Lydia Hoverson
April 29, 2023

Majority Leaders Look Back at Session 

Address Issues at Press Conference  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – As the North Dakota Legislative session winds down, the majority leaders on both sides shared their thoughts on the session at a press conference Friday.  Senate Majority Leader Sen. David Hogue, R-Dis. 38, Minot, addressed the budget surplus of $2.7 billion.  “At least on the Senate side […]
by Lydia Hoverson
April 28, 2023
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