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Mark Jantzer Wins Minot Mayoral Race in Special Election

Minot, N.D. — Mark Jantzer has been elected Mayor of Minot, earning 2,351 votes in Tuesday’s special election, according to unofficial results released by the City of Minot. The election was called in response to a citizen-led petition to fill the remainder of the mayoral term through June 2026. Jantzer, a longtime public servant and […]
by The Dakotan
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August 5, 2025

Minot Hires Michael Frye as New Chief of Police

MINOT — The Minot City Council on Monday evening officially approved the appointment of Michael Frye as the city’s next Chief of Police. Frye, a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department and Bismarck State College, was selected following a nationwide search and a competitive interview process. He was approved with a vote of 6-0 with […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 16, 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
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May 21, 2025

Minot City Council Sets Special Mayoral Election for August 5

Minot – During Monday’s City Council meeting, officials voted to set August 5, 2025, as the date for a special election to choose Minot’s next mayor. The election follows the resignation of former Mayor Tom Ross, who stepped down earlier this month. His departure sparked a successful citizen-led petition to trigger the special vote. Candidates […]
by The Dakotan
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April 21, 2025
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

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
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
Josiah Royce with Petition at city council meeting 4/7/24

Petition for Special Mayoral Election Submitted

Minot resident Josiah Roise said at Monday's city council meeting that he has submitted the requisite number of signatures for a special election to be held for the vacated mayoral seat. He followed that by announcing his intention to run for mayor as well. In the midst of the Public Appearances portion of the 3.5 […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 7, 2025

Report Released: Mayor Ross sent Explicit Content to City Employee

Minot - The City of Minot has released the redacted version of the investigation report into Minot Mayor Tom Ross. The report reveals that on January 14, 2025 City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim received a phone call from Mayor Tom Ross informing her of a police officer's suicide at the Minot Police Station. Minutes later, Ross […]
by Jonathan Starr
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April 1, 2025
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