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Trump approves federal disaster aid for August storms in North Dakota

By: Amy Dalrymple President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for North Dakota communities affected by August storms, but federal disaster aid is not expected to be released until the government reopens. Aug. 7-8 storms with straight-line winds, large hail and multiple tornadoes caused about $6 million in damage, primarily to electrical infrastructure. Trump’s […]
by The Dakotan
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October 23, 2025

Tucker Carlson Partners with Fargo, North Dakota Precious Metals Dealer Chris Olson to Create BATTALION METALS

When a precious metals company approached Tucker Carlson with a multi-million dollar advertising contract, he was stunned. How can any fairly priced commodities dealer afford such a massive budget? Investigating further, he uncovered industry-wide deceptive practices like selling “collectible” bullion coins to retirees at nearly double the market spot prices. Disturbed, Tucker turned to his […]
by The Dakotan
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October 22, 2025
Minot City Hall (Photo: Kyler Collom, The Dakotan)

Three Finalists Named for Minot City Manager Position

Minot, ND - The City of Minot has announced three finalists in its search for the next City Manager: Tom Joyce, David Kees, and David Lakefield. The position will be discussed at today’s Minot City Council meeting, where the City Council could formally approve moving forward with the interview process for the three finalists. Two […]
by Jonathan Starr
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September 15, 2025

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
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