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Injury Crash – Ramsey County

ND Highway Patrol Where: US Highway 2 @ Mile Marker 264.90 ˷ 2 Miles West of Devils Lake, North DakotaWhen: May 28, 2023 @ 12:16 P.M.Road Conditions: Concrete Roadway Surface – DryWeather Conditions: Clear, SunnyCrash Involvement: Two VehicleType of Crash: Front to Rear CollisionAgencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Ramsey…
May 28, 2023
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Cando Fatality Identified

ND Highway Patrol Update – Fatal Crash – Towner County, North DakotaWhat: Fatal CrashWhere: ND Highway 66 ˷ 4 Miles East of Egeland, North DakotaWhen: May 27, 2023 @ 5:47 A.M.Road Conditions: Dry, Good, Asphalt Roadway SurfaceWeather Conditions: Clear, DawnCrash Involvement: Single VehicleType of Crash: OverturnAgencies Involved: North Dakota Highway…
May 28, 2023
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City Schedules Parking Structure Cleaning

City of Minot crews will clean two levels of each downtown parking structure in the coming days.Crews will sweep the P1 and P3 levels of the Renaissance Parking Structure onTuesday, and the P1 and P3 levels of the Central Parking Structure on Wednesday.Each level will be reopened as its cleaning…
May 28, 2023
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Minot’s Baseball Cathedral 

A Slice of Life The sweet scent of fresh cut grass. Dew glistening on baseball spikes. A mouth full of sunflower seeds. Holding a freshly oiled baseball glove to your face. A full moon rising over the outfield fence and the smell of hamburgers and hotdogs drifting across the diamond…
May 28, 2023
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Minot State’s Leif Nelson All-American

Earns 5th Place in Javelin PUEBLO, Colo. – Minot State’s Leif Nelson is an All-American once again.   Turning in the second-best throw of his career, the junior from Devils Lake, North Dakota finished 5th on Saturday in the men’s javelin throw at the NCAA Division II National Outdoor Track…
May 28, 2023
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Minot State Men’s Basketball Adds recruits 

2 All-Americans and 2 Star N.D. Forwards   MINOT – Coming off a thrilling postseason run that included a triple-overtime road victory, the Minot State men’s basketball team is preparing for even greater success in the coming year with the addition of four star recruits.   Beavers head coach Matt Murken introduced…
May 27, 2023
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New Ownership for The Dakotan

The Dakotan is excited to announce that they are undergoing an ownership change.   The Dakotan was started in 2021 by Jay Lundeen, Minot, as a digital media source that creates a hybrid news alternative. Since its inception, it has grown to provide news for Central and Western North Dakota…
May 27, 2023
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Name Released in Motorcycle Fatality

Minot Police Department Date:   05    22   2023          Time: 1:02PM Type of incident:                 Fatality Crash Location of incident:           S. Broadway and 40th Ave SW Identity of persons involved (unless protected): Name:       TIMOTHY A. GLASER   Gender:      M            Age:   66         Address:                  Lansford, ND Name:       KORY S.…
May 26, 2023
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Fire Damages Mobile Home

Located in Woodridge Mobile Home Park A mobile home caught fire in the Woodridge Mobile Home Park early Fridaymorning, but no one was injured in the incident. Fire units were dispatched to 405 31st Ave SE #98 at 1:41 a.m. for a report of amobile home fire. Crews quickly assessed…
May 26, 2023
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Traffic Slowed on 3rd Street Viaduct 

Scheduled Bridge Inspection  MINOT – Traffic was slowed to one lane on the city’s 3rd Steet viaduct Friday to allow a team of bridge inspectors to provide a condition update on the structure.  Inspection of the bridge is conducted by the North Dakota Department of Transportation every two years. The…
May 26, 2023
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Roosevelt Park Pool Nears Opener 

Minot Parks & Recreation  MINOT – It won’t be long before pool enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the Roosevelt Park swimming pool. Maintenance workers were installing a new liner, filling the pool, and prepping it for the summer season earlier this week.  According to a spokesperson for Minot Parks,…
May 26, 2023
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City Sets Tentative Dates for Mosquito Spraying  

The City of Minot, in conjunction with Minot Air Force Base and the Ohio Air National Guard, has tentatively scheduled aerial spraying for mosquito control in the Minot area for an evening between July 17-21, weather permitting. A second spraying has been scheduled for the week of Aug. 7-11.  …
May 26, 2023
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Weekend Weather

National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Bismarck ND 618 AM CDT Sat May 27 2023 NDZ003>005-011>013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-281130- Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver- McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman- Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- 618 AM CDT Sat May 27 2023 /518 AM MDT Sat May 27 2023/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota, south…
May 26, 2023
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Sen. Cramer Statement on WOTUS Sackett v. EPA Decision

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer R-ND, member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA. The ruling, in favor of the plaintiff, narrows the scope of federal regulation over Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act. …
May 25, 2023
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Minot State Summer Theatre Season 58 

Lineup Sure to Please  MINOT – If smiling is your favorite, Minot State’s Summer Theatre Season 58 delivers with a full schedule of performances on the stage above the rest.  “We are happy to welcome back our audiences to a night up on the hill under the stars,” said Chad Gifford,…
May 25, 2023
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Minot State Names Men’s Club Soccer Assistant Coach 

MINOT – Minot State University announces the addition of an assistant coach to the men’s club soccer team.  Simon Conrad was the assistant coach for Hannibal-La Grange University/Missouri Men’s Soccer Team for the 2022-23 season and hails from Germany. From 2019-23, he played in Soccer League USA College for Hannibal-La Grange University,…
May 24, 2023
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No Trial Yet for Accused Shooter 

Two Shot at Dakota Lounge   MINOT – A man charged in the shooting of two others made a brief appearance in North-Central District Court Wednesday.  Theophris Drake, 40, Birmingham, Alabama, is facing five felony charges stemming from a February 4, 2023, incident at the Dakota Lounge. Police responded to…
May 24, 2023
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A Million Pounds of Refuse 

Record Clean-up Week  MINOT — Residents responded to the city’s latest clean-up week by filling boulevards with tons of unwanted items. Spring clean-up week was May 8-12.  Clean-up week is held twice yearly in the city. It allows people to place unwanted items curbside where city crews will pick them…
May 23, 2023
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Minot State Baseball Honor 

Derek Kay named to NCBWA All-Central Region Team   MINOT– Com ases, Beaver second baseman Derek Kay was honored by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) as he was named to the Second Team All-Central Region Team.   The honor is the first for Kay, a senior from Prior Lake, Minnesota…
May 23, 2023
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City Offices Closed Moday

Observance of Memorial Day City of Minot offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of the MemorialDay holiday, including City Hall, Public Works, and the Engineering Department. There will be no residential garbage collection on Monday; pickup forresidents with Monday/Thursday garbage collection will resume Thursday,June 1. The City…
May 23, 2023
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Fatal Accident in City

Minot Police Department DATE: 05 22 23 TIME: 1:02 PMTYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatality CrashLOCATION OF INCIDENT: S. Broadway and 40th Ave SWIDENTITY OF PERSONS INVOLVED (UNLESS PROTECTED): GENDER: M AGE: 66 ADDRESS: LANSFORD. ND GENDER: M AGE: 56 ADDRESS: MAX, NDNAME: GENDER: AGE: ADDRESS:NAME: GENDER: AGE: ADDRESS: On May 22,…
May 22, 2023
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Magic City Murder 

Pretrial Conference Set in Knutson Murder Case  One of the most perplexing murder cases in this city’s history may get underway in a Minot courtroom later this year. A pretrial conference in the Anita Knutson slaying is set for June 14 at 11 a.m. in front of North-Central District Judge…
May 22, 2023
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A Center of Shopping  

A Slice of Life The parking lot was full of vehicles. Every available parking space for several blocks in all directions was full too. The crowd was shoulder to shoulder. Parents held tightly to their children. Great excitement in the City of Minot!  Huh?  The year was 1962. The occasion…
May 21, 2023
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Keeping the Arts Alive

Executive Director of MACA MINOT – While many jobs in a City keep it running, some jobs keep it exciting. Justin Anderson is the executive director of the Minot Area Council of the Arts. “I run the organization with myself and one other staff person,” said Anderson. “We both take…
May 21, 2023
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Bringing Gold To Minot!

Miss Beka Sue Proud of Her Roots There are not a lot of ties between Sparta, Kentucky and Minot, North Dakota, but one in particular will bring award winning bourbon to the Magic City for the Straight Up and Toasted event on Saturday. Beka Sue (Bolton) Neeley, and her husband…
May 19, 2023
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Paddlefish Snagging Season Closes May 21

ND Game and Fish News North Dakota’s paddlefish snagging season will close Sunday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Central time, at the conclusion of the 21-day season. Since the season will not close early, there will be no additional seven-day snag-and-release season. For more information, visit the fishing link at…
May 18, 2023
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Aesthetics for Upcoming Flood Wall in Zoo Presented

Possible Animal Paintings MINOT – As the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project has been taken in phases, the next phase is planned to go through the Roosevelt Park Zoo and could have some nice aesthetics that fit with the area. Dan Jonasson, Public Works director, told the Minot City…
May 18, 2023
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A Program to Help Women who Suffer after Abortion

Discover Peace in Minot MINOT – Dakota Hope Clinic in Minot has a free, confidential program to help women who are struggling after having an abortion. Tanya Humphreys, lead facilitator for the Discover Peace program, said the program is a six-week curriculum that women who are post-abortive can join. The…
May 18, 2023
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Wildfire Smoke Impacts 

Trinity Health  The wildfire smoke blanketing north central North Dakota is causing poor air quality in the region.  Jeffrey Verhey, MD, a pulmonary and critical care physician with Trinity Health, says people with respiratory conditions are advised to remain inside and keep their windows shut.  He says a check of…
May 17, 2023
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Bar Fight Fatal 

Two Gunshot Wounds  The Mother’s Day altercation at Minot’s Original Bar and Nightclub that resulted in the death of Greyson Sletto, 32, Willow City, occurred inside the facility.   According to an affidavit of probable cause filed in north-central district court, the fatal shots were fired by Travis McDermott, 40,…
May 17, 2023
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Low Fire Danger in Ward County 

Burn Restriction still in Place  MINOT – Though the Minot Rural Fire Department placed a burn restriction in Ward County two weeks ago that is set to be in place until November, burn bans will fluctuate, and after large amounts of rain this past weekend in the region, the county…
May 17, 2023
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New Highway Patrol Commander for Minot 

NDHP Promotes Duletski to Lieutenant  NARRATIVE: Colonel Brandon Solberg announces the promotion of Sgt. Ryan Duletski to Lieutenant. Duletski joined the North Dakota Highway Patrol in August 2007 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Dakota. He attended the Highway Patrol Academy,…
May 17, 2023
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Human Relations Ordinance Postponed Again

Packed Room  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – An ordinance to create a Human Relations Committee that brought in a packed room at the Minot City Council meeting Monday was tabled for a second time. The HCR, originally created in 1976 but has been dormant for over a decade, was created to be…
May 16, 2023
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Trinity Incident Remains Mystery 

All Operations Normal  MINOT – Whatever caused several Trinity Hospital employees to report feeling nauseous last Friday remains unknown. About a dozen nursing staff on the hospital’s 3rd floor were evaluated in the Emergency Trauma Center when they began feeling dizzy and nauseous. None were admitted.  As a precautionary measure,…
May 15, 2023
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Rain Good and Bad for Farmers 

Help with Drought, Harmful with Mud  MINOT – The couple days of rain this past weekend is both good and bad for farmers, says North Central Research Extension Center’s Cropping Systems Specialist Leo Bortolon. While rain is good for drought relief, too much of it at once can make fields…
May 15, 2023

Celebrating Mothers at the Zoo 

Families Enjoy Warm Sunday Afternoon  MINOT – There are many ways to show our appreciation for our mothers, and the Roosevelt Park Zoo did so for all Minot area mothers by offering a free day at the zoo.  Sunday, a bright and sunny Mother’s Day, brought over 1,000 people to the…
May 15, 2023
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St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation Grant Application Available

Quality-of-Life Projects in 11 Counties St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for the 2023-24 grant cycle.  The deadline is Tuesday, August 15, 2023.  “The Twice Blessed Grant Program will be available again this year.  Last year more than $1,000,000.00 was distributed in grant dollars to applicant…
May 15, 2023
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Deceased Named in Minot Shooting 

Minot Police Department  Date: May 14 2023 Time: 0145 Hrs.  Type of incident: Shooting/Homicide  Location of incident: 720 N. Broadway – The Original Bar and Night Club  Identity of persons involved (unless protected):  Name: TRAVIS MCDERMOTT Gender: M Age: 40 Address:                  Minot  Name: GREYSON SLETTO Gender: M Age: 32…
May 15, 2023
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ND Game and Fish News 

ANS Awareness Week  May 14-20 is Aquatic Nuisance Species Awareness Week in North Dakota in an effort to raise the public’s understanding of the preventative steps recreationists need to follow to stop the introduction and spread of ANS in the state’s waterways.  ANS are nonnative plants, animals or pathogens that…
May 15, 2023
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National Public Works Week May 21-27  

City of Minot  The City of Minot will celebrate National Public Works week from May 21-27, including a special open house at the Public Works building.   The open house is scheduled for May 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Public Works building located at 1025 31st…
May 15, 2023
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Sunshine and Smiles 

A Slice of Life   By Kim Fundingsland  Everyone needs a little down time now and then. Maybe sit back and relax, whatever form that may be, and get away from daily routines and responsibilities.   One way I’ve found to do exactly that usually involves a fishing rod, good…
May 14, 2023
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Lawyering for the City

Dead Sprint Since November  MINOT – Just as individuals may need an attorney, many cities hire one to make sure everything is up to code. Stephanie Stalheim became the Minot City Attorney last November. “It’s been a dead sprint,” said Stalheim. “We’re down one attorney in the office.” The City…
May 14, 2023
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Updates on National, State, and Local Republican Issues

Republican Women of Minot Speak About Current Politics MINOT – With Republicans holding the majority of political positions across North Dakota, there seems to be an ongoing divide in the party, some calling for more unity and perhaps allowing for a “bigger tent,” and some calling for a closer adherence…
May 13, 2023
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Williams County Fatal Crash

North Dakota Highway Patrol What: Two Vehicle fatality crashWhere: Highway 1804 mile marker 283, 25 miles East of WillistonWhen: 5/12/2022 approximately 4:20 PM CDTRoad Conditions: WetWeather Conditions: RainCrash Involvement: Two vehicleType of Crash: Head on CollisionAgencies Involved: NDHP, Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Tioga Ambulance, Tioga FireDepartmentVehicle No. 1: 2008 Ford…
May 13, 2023
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Trinity Hospital Staff Report Possible Exposure

MINOT — A possible exposure from an unknown source caused about a dozen healthcare personnel at Trinity Health Hospital to be evaluated for assorted symptoms Friday. The incident began early today as nursing staff on the hospital’s 3rd floor reported feeling nauseous and dizzy. All were evaluated in the Emergency…
May 12, 2023
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Cutting the Ribbon for the New City Hall

Open House MINOT – Though Minot’s new City Hall has been open for some time, the official ribbon cutting took place Thursday, and many Minot residents gathered in the hall to take their first look at the new place. Mayor Tom Ross and City Manager Harold Stewart, as well as…
May 12, 2023

Doc Walk at Oak Park Kicks Off Minot Weekly Walks

Exercise is Medicine Month MINOT – Exercise is certainly a good medicine, but it can be hard to find the motivation to do it. That’s why Walk Minot, a group of community organizations, has come together for their annual summer walks. These weekly Wednesday walks were kicked off with Trinity…
May 11, 2023
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Minot State Baseball Drops NSIC Opener 

Loses to Minnesota-Crookston BISMARCK– The Minot State Beavers struggled on Wednesday, falling to the Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles 7-3 in the opening round of the NSIC Tournament despite the efforts of junior Gunnar Kozlowitz, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.  Senior Bryant Bagshaw (6-3) started and…
May 11, 2023
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Highway 52 Passing Lane Construction Begins

Talk of Future Four-Laning MINOT – The construction of passing lanes on highway 52 has begun this week in order to make the road safer. Chad Beggs, the North Dakota Department of Transportation Minot District’s assistant engineer, said the NDDOT is working on two projects for highway 52.  The first…
May 10, 2023
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NDSU Students Create Virtual Downtown Minot

Animated Presentation lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  FARGO – A lot of what people learn in college is not only in class but also practicing the job themselves, as 16 architecture students at North Dakota State University did creating a virtual model of downtown Minot. Kristi Hanson, an adjunct professor for the students, directed…
May 10, 2023
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Trinity Health Announces Senior Leadership Updates

MINOT — Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Van Gels, a facilities manager with nearly three decades of experience in the health and aerospace fields, has joined the regional care system as Vice President, Facilities Management, following a four-month long national search. He succeeds Dave Kohlman, who…
May 9, 2023
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Soccer Fun in Sunshine and Rain

Playing Ball for Seven Years lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  TOWNER – Kids from the north central area of North Dakota gathered in the Towner park Monday for some hotdogs, soccer, and grass-stained fun on a cloudy day. A group of Towner moms, Jessica Kuntz, Johnna Torr, and Mandy Wagner, organized an easy-going kids…
May 9, 2023
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City crews to begin sweeping residential areas May 15 

City of Minot Release   Street sweeping crews from the City of Minot are cleaning dirt and other debris that accumulated on city streets during the winter months, and will soon begin sweeping in residential areas. Crews spent recent weeks sweeping snow routes and other major roadways such as Burdick Expressway…
May 8, 2023
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ND Game and Fish News 

 Fish Challenge Open  North Dakota is home to a wide variety of fish species and our fisheries department stocks waters across the state for angler enjoyment.  To encourage exploration of the state’s fisheries, anglers fishing in North Dakota are invited to complete the second annual Fish Challenge.  New this year,…
May 8, 2023

Caring for Car Owners in Need

First Baptist Church Program MINOT – People can think of many creative ways to help those in need, and First Baptist Church in Minot helped a need this past weekend relating to transportation issues. Matt Cummings, a deacon at FBC and organizer of the “Car Care Clinic,” said about twice…
May 8, 2023
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Zoo Opens Leopard Exhibit 

$3.6 Million Addition lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – After providing large homes for lions and tigers, the Roosevelt Park Zoo has renovated a home for the last of its cats–the leopards.  Zoo staff, along with Minot Area Chamber EDC ambassadors, cut the ribbon on the new amur leopard exhibit Friday afternoon as…
May 8, 2023
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The Puppy and the Ticket 

A Slice of Life The tale I am about to reveal is worth a laugh, a cry, or both. I suppose the reaction will range from “hilarious”, to that “D___ dog!”  I’m a member of the hilarious group but, admittedly, for a moment or two, I muttered a few four-letter…
May 7, 2023
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Zoning Minot and Beyond 

Minot’s Community Development Director  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Giving a town a nice flow is a difficult job, and part of that job is keeping houses and businesses somewhat separated.  Brian Billingsley has been the community development director in Minot for four years. He previously lived in Caldwell, Idaho as the…
May 7, 2023
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Ward County Fatality Crash

ND Highway Patrol What: FatalWhere: Highway 83 near mile marker 183 approximately 14 miles south of Minot, NDWhen: May 6, 2023, at approximately 1139 AM CSTRoad Conditions: GoodWeather Conditions: CloudyCrash Involvement: Vehicle vs VehicleType of Crash: AngleAgencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Ward County Sheriffs office, Max FireDepartment, Community Ambulance.Vehicle…
May 6, 2023
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Heritage Center Opens New Exhibit 

Native American History  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota Heritage Center, a museum here featuring the history of North Dakota, is continuously evolving to include new exhibits to feature different aspects of history.  On April 27 the center added a Native American exhibit to its collections, called “On the Edge…
May 6, 2023
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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…
May 5, 2023
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Deer Licenses Cut 

Season Set, Apply Online  North Dakota’s 2023 deer season is set, with 53,400 licenses available to hunters, down 10,800 from last year.  In addition, muzzleloader licenses decreased by 146 and restricted youth antlered mule deer licenses by 145.  Residents age 11, 12 and 13 who hold a youth antlerless white-tailed…
May 5, 2023
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Annual “Doc Walk” Scheduled 

Trinity Health Release  MINOT—Dawn Mattern, MD, medical director of Trinity Health Sports Medicine, will host Minot’s annual Doc Walk Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Oak Park. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to participate.   The walk serves as the kick off to Exercise is…
May 5, 2023
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Minot Family YMCA names new Executive Director  

The Minot Family YMCA, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, recently announced that Nick Gray will assume the title of Executive Director for the Minot Family YMCA.   “On behalf of the YMCA Board of Directors, I am thrilled to announce that…
May 5, 2023
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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…
May 4, 2023
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Minot State Softball Eliminated at NSIC Tournament 

Drops Contest to Minnesota State Moorhead  ROCHESTER, Minn. — Freshman Azalya Lopez and junior Evey Evans combined to throw a shutout on Thursday as the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons blanked the Minot State Beavers 3-0 in an elimination game at the NSIC Tournament on Thursday morning.   The loss ends the…
May 4, 2023
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Trinity Adds to Physician Services Team 

Trinity Health Release  MINOT—Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Buffie L. Salo, MHA, a healthcare executive with over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, has joined Trinity’s senior leadership team.   Salo will serve as Vice President of Ambulatory Care Strategies, a new position focused on developing a strong…
May 4, 2023
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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…
May 4, 2023
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Senator Censured 

Action Taken Against Karen Krebsbach  MINOT – Sen. Karen Krebsbach, R-Dis. 40, Minot, was rebuked by the District Executive Committee during a Tuesday evening meeting. Krebsbach has been in the State Legislature since 1989, earning a reputation of one of the most influential senators on the floor.  Jay Lundeen, Minot,…
May 3, 2023
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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…
May 3, 2023
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MSU Player Drafted in CFL 

Offensive Lineman Troy Kowal Picked  MINOT – While many Beavers who walk across the stage next week during graduation will wonder what the future holds, for Minot State football player Troy Kowal, his next step was announced Tuesday night.  Kowal, a Professional Communication major who began his career in the…
May 3, 2023
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Learn How to Shop Gluten Free

Trinity Health MINOT—Trinity Health Outpatient Nutrition Services will host a grocery store tour on celiac disease and gluten intolerance Tuesday, May 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the main MarketPlace Foods, 1930 South Broadway. The free tour, led by a clinical dietitian, is for people who have celiac disease…
May 3, 2023
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Open Fires Banned on Oahe WMA, Surrounding Areas 

ND Game and Fish  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is prohibiting open burning beginning May 5 on public property it manages south of Bismarck and Mandan, to reduce the potential for wildfires in a heavily wooded recreation area along the Missouri River.  All open burning, including campfires, is…
May 3, 2023
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Minot State Baseball Drops Pair

Slugfest at Corbett Field MINOT – The Minot State baseball mixed it up with visiting Southwest Minnesota State in an NSIC doubleheader that went back and forth Tuesday afternoon.  In the end, it was the Mustangs who hung on late for a pair of wins, fending off a last at-bat…
May 2, 2023
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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…
May 2, 2023
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No Cancer Risk Found so Far, Air Force says 

Montana Nuclear Base Checked  By TARA COPP Associated Press  WASHINGTON (AP) — A review of a Montana nuclear missile base where an unusual number of troops have been diagnosed with blood cancer has found no current risk factors that could explain it, the Air Force says.  The service has been…
May 2, 2023
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Late Season Lake Ice 

Cold April  MINOT – With temperatures in the 70s expected this week it will accelerate the dissipation of a lingering ice pack on many lakes. But there’s ample work for the sun and wind to do too as “ice out” this year ranks as one of the latest in history. …
May 2, 2023
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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…
May 2, 2023
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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…
May 1, 2023
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New Era for Healthcare in Minot Region  

Trinity Healthcare Campus in Full Operation  MINOT – Trinity Hospital completed a move from their 101-year-old downtown location to their new Healthcare Campus and Medical District on the city’s southwest edge. In a perfectly choreographed fashion, 59 patients were transported by a fleet of ambulances from the old to the…
May 1, 2023
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Move to New Trinity Hospital Successful

Trinity Hospital Release April 30th was a historic day as Trinity Health completed the transition from its legacy campus in downtown Minot to its new campus at 2305 37th Avenue SW. Fifty-nine patients from the legacy campus were moved to the new hospital in around 4 hours. The move began…
May 1, 2023
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MSU Baseball Downs Mary

Minot State 9, Mary 7   MINOT– Junior Martin Rodriquez and senior Matt Malone each collected three hits to help propel the Minot State Beavers over the Mary Marauders 9-7 on Sunday in NSIC baseball.  Junior Gage Yost (4-2) started on the mound and picked up the win for Minot State…
May 1, 2023
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Minot State Softball Tunes Up for Playoff

MANKATO, Minn. – A day after officially punching its playoff ticket, the Minot State softball team tuned up with a dominating win to start an NSIC doubleheader with Concordia, St. Paul played in the dome on the Minnesota State, Mankato campus.  The Beavers used a six-run rally in the opener…
May 1, 2023
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Sleepy, Cold, and Fishing 

A Slice of Life  When my alarm woke me, I thought to myself I must be crazy. It was 3:30 a.m. Dark and cold. I had a ninety-minute drive that I wasn’t looking forward to.  Ahhh. The life of a fisherman is sometimes difficult to understand. Explaining it to someone…
April 30, 2023
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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…
April 29, 2023
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Magic City Discovery Center Building Dedicated

Educational Center for Minot Region Minot – The Magic City Discovery Center celebrated the completion of its one-of-a-kind hybrid children’s museum and science center during today’s building dedication ceremony. The MCDC Board of Directors was joined by more than 100 supporters and their families in marking the completion of the…
April 29, 2023
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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…
April 28, 2023
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Souris Valley Golf Course Opener 

Scheduled for Saturday  MINOT – Souris Valley Golf Course will open for the season on Saturday, April 29, 2023.   Souris Valley Golf Course has launched a new website and a new online tee time program to make it easier for users to get on the course this summer. Online…
April 28, 2023
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Trinity Health Foundation and Minot Area Community Foundation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held

Trinity Health Foundation release Minot Area Community Foundation, along with members of their board and Community Investment Advisors committee, Trinity Health and Trinity Health Foundation representatives recently held a special ribbon cutting ceremony at Trinity Health’s new Healthcare Campus and Medical District. The Minot Area Community Foundation granted $250,000 to…
April 28, 2023
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MSU Baseball Splits with Crookston

Bats Blast 13-3 Win in Game 2 CROOKSTON, Minn. — The bats broke out in game two on Thursday, led by Javier Gutierrez who hit a pair of home runs to help lead the Minot State Beavers as they split an NSIC baseball doubleheader at Minnesota Crookston.  After two solo…
April 27, 2023
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Negligent Homicide Case Continues 

Request to Dismiss Denied  MINOT – A motion to dismiss a negligent homicide charge against Scott Parizek, 33, Ruthville, was denied in North-Central District Court Thursday by Judge Todd Cresap.   Parizek’s attorney, Steven Mottinger, Fargo, told Cresap that, “This is an unusual case” and “should be dismissed at this…
April 27, 2023
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Money for U.S. Highway 52 Project 

Study for Minot-Velva Stretch Included in Bill  BISMARCK – A bill containing money for a proposed highway improvement project, the widening of U.S. Highway 52 from Minot to Velva, awaits signature approval from Governor Doug Burgum.  “We got $5 million for an environmental study. We got it with good cooperation…
April 27, 2023
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Trinity Hospital, Emergency Room Move Finalized

Sunday, April 30 at New Medical Campus MINOT— Trinity Health has announced it will relocate all hospital services, including the Emergency Trauma Center, to its new Healthcare Campus and Medical District on Sunday, April 30, starting at 6 a.m. Dr. Jeffrey Sather, medical director of the Emergency Trauma Center, says…
April 27, 2023
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Tax Relief Passes ND Legislature

Much Debate lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Legislature has combined all the tax relief ideas into one bill which passed the House Wednesday afternoon and the Senate Wednesday evening. Much debate was had on both floors with both Republicans and Democrats expressing dissatisfaction in the final package, though…
April 27, 2023
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Parental Rights Bill Killed in House 

Public School Access  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House has killed a bill that would have established certain rights of a parent in the context of public school.  House Bill 2260 states that the government cannot substantially burden a parent’s right to direct the upbringing of their child.…
April 26, 2023
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New City Hall Opens 

Final Touches Remain  MINOT – The City of Minot’s new downtown City Hall is open.   The city manager and finance department, along with most of the utility billing department, were among the first to make the move from the long-time offices at the bottom of the 6th Street southwest…
April 26, 2023
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Minot State Softball Splits on Road 

Beats Minnesota State Moorhead 3-2, Loses 5-1  MOORHEAD, MN – The Minot State softball team inched closer to clinching a postseason berth with another strong day on the diamond Tuesday, taking one of two on the road against one of the NSIC leaders in Minnesota State Moorhead.   Brooklyn Morrison had…
April 25, 2023
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House Fails to Override School Choice Veto 

“Sick and Tired of Vetoes”  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, R-Dis. 37, Dickinson, said he is sick and tired of vetoes before the North Dakota State House failed Tuesday to override Gov. Doug Burgum’s veto of a bill to give students of private schools financial aid.  House…
April 25, 2023
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Trinity Medical Office Building Opens 

Located at New Healthcare Campus and Medical District  MINOT – The clinic in the new Medical Office Building attached to the new Trinity Hospital on the southwest edge of the city is receiving patients.   “It’s going great. We opened Monday in the Medical Office Building with probably 75% of…
April 25, 2023
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Minot EDC to Serve as Liaison for Oilfield Recruitment 

To Work with Ukranian Immigrants Minot — The Minot Area Chamber EDC announces its role as community liaison for Bakken GROW: an initiative that aims to tackle workforce shortage issues in the oil and gas industry through immigration.   Bakken GROW, which stands for Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers, was…
April 25, 2023
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Trinity Health to Begin Clinic Moves 

Trinity Health News Release MINOT—Trinity Health begins its first set of clinic moves this week into the new Medical Office Building located on the Healthcare Campus and Medical District in southwest Minot.   After five years of construction and over ten years of planning, the first of many Trinity Health…
April 25, 2023
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Minot State Baseball Falls to Minnesota Duluth

Beavers Lose 3-2  MINOT – The Beavers got within 90 feet of tying the game before their comeback came up short Monday in NSIC baseball.  Down a run, a leadoff, pinch-hit triple by Cameron Carr in the bottom of the ninth gave Minot State hope, but the Beavers couldn’t push…
April 24, 2023
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Murder Trial Delayed 

Now Set for September  MINOT – The trial of a mother charged with the murder of her child’s father, has been delayed until September 9. The trial of Heather Hoffman, 22, originally set for April 24, was previously bumped to June 26, and now Sept. 9.  The change in dates…
April 24, 2023
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Tough Winter Challenged Wildlife 

ND Game and Fish  A winter that started in early November and hung around until April tested the endurance of wildlife and landowners, both fixtures on the landscape familiar with unpredictable North Dakota weather.  “North Dakota has one of the toughest climates in the lower 48 and this winter was…
April 24, 2023
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Minot State Baseball Sweeps  

Walk-off in 11th Finishes Perfect Day  MINOT – Matt Malone provided the dramatic end to a perfect day on the diamond for the Minot State baseball team, blasting a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Beavers a sweep of visiting Minnesota Duluth on…
April 24, 2023
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Minot State Softball Walk-off Homer Completes Sweep 

Beavers Celebrate Senior Day  MINOT — The Minot State Beavers celebrated “Senior Day” with a dramatic sweep of visiting Upper Iowa on Sunday at “The Bubble” on the MSU campus.  After honoring seniors Leo Watson and Jaycie Rostad, the Beavers (26-18 overall, 13-9 NSIC) took the opener 5-1, then got…
April 24, 2023
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The Good Badlands 

A Slice of Life I’ve visited, photographed, and written about the Badlands many times, yet always feel the efforts are inadequate. That’s the effect the Badlands has on me. Others too.   The myriad of misarranged rugged buttes, variety of vegetation and wildlife, and stunning scenery in all directions is overwhelming.…
April 23, 2023
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Minot GOP District Chairs Chosen 

Two Incumbents, Two Newbies  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – All four of Minot’s Republican legislative districts have chosen their chairmen as of Saturday.  District 5, which covers most of southern Minot, re-elected Chairman Travis Zablotney, Minot, Saturday with no opposition. Almost 50 voters were in attendance for the meeting held at Motel…
April 22, 2023
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Burglary Suspect Arrested 

Ward County Sheriff’s Department  On April 20 th, 2023, late in the evening, the Ward County Sheriff’s Department responded to an attempted burglary at a Ward County firearms store. Deputies discovered a window to the firearms store was broken, a screen had been removed and an alarm was triggered, however…
April 21, 2023
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$65 Million for Childcare 

Assistance Passes House  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House passed Friday a bill seeking to assist more families with childcare and help alleviate a childcare workforce crisis.  House Bill 1540 would provide a total appropriation of $65,600,000 for childcare programs to be distributed to families depending on their income…
April 21, 2023
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Early winter? 

Icy Conditions Slow Traffic  MINOT – Is it the beginning of winter or a continuation of spring?  That’s a question many might have been asking when beginning their morning commute Friday, after scraping windshields and then driving on ice and snow-covered roads. It wasn’t much of a snowfall by North…
April 21, 2023
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New Free School Meals Passes House

Constitutionality Questioned lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK — An attempt to again pass funding to make school meals free for families making up to $60,000 a year was successful in the North Dakota State House Thursday evening. This comes after a previous single-subject bill that would have done the same thing failed in…
April 21, 2023
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Charged Shooter Pleads Not Guilty 

Incident at Minot Lounge  MINOT – A man charged as a result of a shooting in which two people were wounded made an appearance in North-Central District Court Thursday.   Theophris Drake, 39, Birmingham, Alabama, entered a not guilty plea to each of five felony charges in front of Judge…
April 20, 2023
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McKenzie County Injury Crash  

ND Highway Patrol  What: Injury   Where: Hwy 73 near mile marker 2, approximately 18 miles east of Watford /city, ND   When: April 20, 2023, at approximately 0737 CST  Road Conditions: Icy   Weather Conditions: flurries   Type of Crash: One vehicle roll over   Agencies Involved: North Dakota…
April 20, 2023
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Governor Signs Law on Trans Health Care 

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America  North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law that makes it a crime to give gender-affirming care to people younger than 18.  Gender-affirming care for minors has increasingly come under attack in many conservative legislatures, including North Dakota, where lawmakers have…
April 20, 2023
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Raw Milk Bill Passes House Again 

Direct-to-Consumer Sales  BISMARCK – A bill legalizing the direct-to-consumer sales of raw milk passed the North Dakota State House Wednesday for a second time.  House Bill 1515, the “raw milk” bill, originally passed the House. After Senate amendments it was referred to a conference committee.    After slight changes in conference…
April 20, 2023
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Long-range Weather Outlook Improves 

El Nino Watch Issued  Warm summer ahead. Next winter too? Could be.  That’s the highlights of the latest 3-month weather outlook issued by the Climate Prediction Center.   Of course, while long-range weather predictions are always subject to change, the latest outlook for North Dakota is much improved from one…
April 20, 2023
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Citywide Cleanup Set for May 5-6 

The Minot Area Chamber EDC invites the public to participate in its annual Citywide Cleanup event on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6.   The Citywide Cleanup is an effort to beautify our community before summer arrives. Minot Area Chamber EDC member-investors and any other community members are invited to…
April 20, 2023
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Minot State Softball Earns Split at Minnesota Crookston  

SCORES: Minot State 3-4, Minnesota Crookston 1-7  CROOKSTON, Minn. –The Minot State Beavers came up with their third last at-bat win in four days, rallying to beat host Minnesota Crookston in the opener of an NSIC softball doubleheader on Wednesday and earn a road split.   The Beavers (23-17 overall, 10-8…
April 20, 2023
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Wintry Weather Persists 

NWS: Through Friday evening Key Messages   ● Wrap-around snow will bring accumulating snow to most of the area through Friday evening.   ● Gusty winds will create reduced visibility due to snow and blowing snow starting this evening.   ● Gusty winds in the southwest will make travel difficult…
April 20, 2023
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Outdoor Warning Siren Tests  

Beginning May 8th, Minot Central Dispatch will begin running regularly scheduled audible tests for the Minot Area Outdoor Warning System as well as the Sirens within Ward County. These tests will be run on the second and last Monday of each month at 9:30 AM. The audible tests will continue…
April 20, 2023
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Senate Fails to Override Rank Voting Ban Veto 

Local Control Debate  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate failed Wednesday to override the governor’s veto on a bill that would have banned rank and approval choice voting in the state.  House Bill 1273 would have prohibited political subdivisions from using a rank choice voting system, where voters…
April 19, 2023
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Minot Parks Announces New Pickleball Courts  

MINOT – The Minot Park District is constructing eight new Pickleball courts at Roosevelt Park. The new Pickleball complex will replace the three current tennis courts at the park. Construction will begin this spring and is scheduled to be completed in August of 2023.   “Pickleball has really exploded in…
April 19, 2023
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Anger Evident at Velva Meeting 

ND Game and Fish Advisory Board  VELVA — Moments into the meeting it was readily apparent what was on the minds of many – a deer baiting ban enacted by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and upheld recently by the State Legislature.  At the District 2 Game and Fish…
April 19, 2023
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 Wednesday’s Minot State baseball games against St. Cloud State canceled 

MINOT – The Minot State baseball team announced that their scheduled doubleheader against visiting St. Cloud State has been canceled.  With the threat of a winter storm this week looming, the games which were scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Corbett Field, will not be…
April 19, 2023
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Recipient of Safety Award 

MINOT— Safe Kids Minot Coordinator Amber Emerson is being honored by North Dakota’s Vision Zero program for efforts to promote traffic safety.  Emerson has been selected to receive the 2023 Child Passenger Safety Award, which recognizes persons who demonstrate a commitment to child passenger safety through participation in car seat…
April 19, 2023
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Discovery Center to Open 

Minot –The public is invited to the grand opening of the new Magic City Discovery Center located on Minot’s North Hill on Friday, May 5, 2023. The center’s doors will be open at 10 a.m.   Executive Director Wendy Keller shared, “This discovery center is a world class facility and one…
April 19, 2023
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County Discusses Youth Placement Problem

Approves Move from Administration Building lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  MINOT – The Ward County Commissioners attempted to help with a national issue of youth placement and approved Tuesday to move youth under the care of the Human Service Zone to a building in downtown Minot. Kristi Frederick, Ward County Human Service Zone director,…
April 19, 2023
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Winter Storm Mainly NW

National Weather Service Key Messages● Snow, heavy at times, is expected innorthwest and far north central North Dakotathrough tonight, with 6 to 10 inches of snowexpected in the Winter Storm Warning, and 1to 6 inches in the Winter Weather Advisory.● Snow may then be found for much of theNorth Dakota…
April 19, 2023
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Compromise Reached on Fishing Tourney Bill 

Proposed Increase to Nonresident Licenses  BISMARCK – The cost of holding a fishing tournament in North Dakota will go down considerably and nonresident fishermen will pay more for a license. That’s the main premise reached by a conference committee tasked with ironing out differences between the House of Representative and…
April 18, 2023
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Possible Precursor to Minot Anti-Discrimination Ordinance 

City Council Revives Human Relations Committee  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – An article for the creation of a committee to promote acceptance for diversity passed its first reading at the Minot City Council meeting Monday and is being called a precursor to an anti-discrimination ordinance.  The Human Relations Committee was originally created…
April 18, 2023
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Minot Police Chief Addresses 9-1-1 Issues 

City Council Meeting Update  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – After 9-1-1 experienced an outage for Verizon customers in Minot for a while Monday morning, Minot Chief of Police John Klug addressed the issue at the City Council meeting.  “The outage was only for Verizon customers,” said Klug. “If they called they’d get…
April 18, 2023
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Bill to Ban Abortion at Six Weeks Advances 

Associated Press  Lawmakers in North Dakota’s House passed a bill Monday that would criminalize abortions after six weeks of gestation — even in cases of rape or incest, the Bismarck Tribune reported.  The bill still requires approval from the Senate and governor to become law.  Opponents of the bill said…
April 18, 2023
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Minot State Softball Splits on the Road  

Late Comeback in Second Game Win  MARSHALL, Minn. – For the second time in as many days the Minot State softball team used a last at-bat charge to garner a split in NSIC play, this time rallying for three runs in the top of the seventh to top host Southwest…
April 18, 2023
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House Overrides Governor Veto  

‘Patient Choice’ Bill   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House on Monday overrode Governor Doug Burgum’s veto of House Bill 1416.  The bill sought to prohibit health insurers from excluding a health care provider from participating on the health insurer’s panel.  Burgum’s reasoning for vetoing the bill was read…
April 17, 2023
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End of the Rope 

A North Dakota Lynching MINOT – It was one of the most gruesome and heinous crimes ever committed in North Dakota. It led to an enraged mob breaking into a jail, snatching a prisoner from his cell, and hanging him off a nearby bridge.  The movie “End of a Rope”,…
April 17, 2023
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Third Consecutive Record Count of Bighorn Sheep 

ND Game and Fish News  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 2022 bighorn sheep survey, completed by recounting lambs in March, revealed a record 347 bighorn sheep in the grasslands of western North Dakota, up 4% from 2021 and 15% above the five-year average. The count surpassed the previous…
April 17, 2023
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MSU Softball Splits on Road with Sioux Falls 

Win in Dramatic Last At-bat  SIOUX FALLS – Taryn Bennett’s 2-run home run capped a dramatic 9-run rally for Minot State as the Beavers battled back for an 11-10 win over host Sioux Falls on Sunday taking the second game of the teams’ NSIC doubleheader.   The host Cougars took the opener…
April 17, 2023
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Minot State Baseball Completes Weekend Sweep 

8-3 Victory over Northern State   MINOT — Minot State got contributions from every part of their lineup as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Beavers put eight runs on the board and take down the Northern State Wolves 8-3 on Sunday to complete their NSIC weekend baseball series.  …
April 17, 2023
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Music to Help Kids Love Music 

Proceeds for a Good Cause  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Though the weather is giving way to spring, this past weekend was a time for a fun Frozen Fingers’ Music Festival, with the proceeds going to sponsor kids attending music camp.  Frozen Fingers featured several musical groups Friday and Saturday, including singers,…
April 17, 2023
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Fatality Crash near Mylo  

North Dakota Highway Patrol  What: Fatal   Where: ND 66 MM 18 & 47th Ave NE   When: 07:43 AM CST 4/16/2023   Road Conditions: Flooded   Weather Conditions: Clear/dark   Crash Involvement: 1 vehicle   Type of Crash: Rollover   Agencies Involved: Rolette County Sheriff’s Office   Vehicle No.…
April 16, 2023
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Maple Sugaring Day 

A Slice of Life A horse drawn wagon, flannel shirts, floppy eared caps, smiling faces, the smell of fresh pancakes, and sweet maple syrup.  Vermont?  Nope. Fort Stevenson State Park a few miles south of Garrison. Standing under one of the park’s most reliable box elder trees, Park Manager Chad Trautman,…
April 16, 2023
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A Program for Victims of Abuse 

Dakota Hope Her Journey  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – As more awareness is being brought to the issue of domestic violence, more programs are being built to help victims in those situations.  Karmen Hanson, facilitator of a new Dakota Hope Clinic program called Her Journey, described the program as a biblically based…
April 15, 2023
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Senators Question $50 Million for Tourism 

Commerce Budget Increased 415%  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – One bill making its way through the North Dakota State Legislature seeks to provide $50 million for tourism initiatives, which had some senators hesitant before the bill passed Thursday.  House Bill 1018 seeks to increase the Department of Commerce budget by 415%, from about…
April 14, 2023
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Souris River Ice Breaks Up 

River Contains Rapid Melt  MINOT – The breaking up of ice in the Souris River provided interesting viewing Thursday evening but the minimal flow in the Souris stayed well within the banks throughout the city.   Despite a sudden rise in temperatures, this runoff season for the Souris is sizing…
April 14, 2023
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Trinity Healthcare Campus Unveiled 

Nearing Official Opening  MINOT – Trinity Hospital officials conducted a “sneak peak” tour Thursday of the new Healthcare Campus and Medical District that will soon be receiving patients.  “This is the most amazing this to hit Minot in its history,” said Randy Schwan, Trinity vice-president, during opening remarks to those…
April 13, 2023
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City of Minot’s Yard Waste Collection Sites are Open  

The City of Minot’s 10 yard waste collection sites are open for the season. The City’s yard waste collection sites are for City of Minot garbage collection patrons only and are not for use by non-residents or by commercial haulers.   Yard waste includes grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, vines,…
April 13, 2023
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Advisory Board Meeting in Velva Moved 

ND Game and Fish  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department advisory board meeting in Velva, scheduled for April 17, has been moved to Verendrye Electric Cooperative.  District 2 – Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville and Ward counties  Date: April 17 – 7 p.m.  Location: Verendrye Electric Cooperative, 615 U.S. Highway…
April 13, 2023
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House Again Passes Private School Tuition Funds 

Bill Subject to Veto  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House has twice approved a bill providing students at private schools tuition aid. The second passage of the bill took place Thursday morning but lacked two thirds vote needed to override a possible veto from the governor.  House Bill…
April 13, 2023
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Senate Sifts Through $3 Billion University Funds 

Lengthy Number of Items Explained  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A North Dakota State Senator explained a 30-page bill that appropriates over three billion dollars to the state universities, which passed the Senate Wednesday.  House Bill 1003 seeks to appropriate over $3.2 billion for state universities, including $1.1 billion to the University of…
April 12, 2023
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Judge blocks rules intended to protect nation’s waterways 

By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a federal rule in 24 states that is intended to protect thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways throughout the nation.  U.S. District Judge Daniel L. Hovland in Bismarck, North Dakota, halted…
April 12, 2023
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Governor Signs Trans Athlete Bans  

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America  North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday evening signed two transgender athlete bans into law, effectively prohibiting transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams in K-12 and college.  Lawmakers in the House and Senate passed the bills with veto-proof majorities…
April 12, 2023
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2023-25 Watercraft Registrations 

ND Game and Fish News   North Dakota watercraft owners should note that 2023 is the first year of a new three-year registration period.  Watercraft registrations must be renewed online by visiting My Account at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. A credit card is required.  The price…
April 12, 2023
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House Votes Money for Minot Airport Hangar 

Military Museum in Bismarck  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House approved an appropriation bill that includes money for a Minot airport hangar and a military museum in Bismarck.  Senate Bill 2016 provides a total of approximately $386 million of federal and state money for the adjutant general’s budget.…
April 12, 2023
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Cigar Bill Signed 

Allows Cigar Lounges in State  BISMARCK – Smoking in public places in North Dakota, banned by a ballot measure in 2012, is about to change somewhat.  On Tuesday Governor Doug Burgum signed into law House Bill 1229. What was known as the “cigar lounge” bill goes into effect August 1…
April 12, 2023
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Minot State Softball Splits 

Beats Northern State 5-1, loses 10-5  MINOT, — Minot State’s Reegan Floyd and Brooklyn Morrison led the way to an opening win, but despite a valiant comeback effort, the Beavers were forced to settle for a split in an NSIC doubleheader with visiting Northern State on Tuesday at the air-supported dome.  …
April 11, 2023
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Property Tax Increase for Water Boards 

ND House Approves Bill  BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House approved a bill Tuesday that would require counties to levy a maximum of up to two mills of property tax for a joint water resource board.  Senate Bill 2372 would require all districts within the Souris River, Red River,…
April 11, 2023
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Charge Filed in Bicycle Death 

Driver Jailed, Bond Hearing Set  WATFORD CITY – A resident of this community, Julian Montoya, 19, has been arrested for negligent homicide because of a car/bicycle collision April 8. The incident occurred shortly before 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Madison Heights Apartments.  According to an affidavit filed…
April 11, 2023
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Money for Private Students Passes Senate 

Lawmakers Debate School Choice  BISMARCK – A bill to help offset tuition costs for students enrolling in private K-12 schools passed the North Dakota State Senate Tuesday.  House Bill 1532 would provide funds to qualified private schools for the purpose of offsetting the cost for parents, no more than 30%…
April 11, 2023
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Runoff Underway in North Dakota 

Hydrologic Outlook   National Weather Service Bismarck ND 11:13 AM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023  …RUNOFF FROM SNOWMELT WAS INCREASING ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA…  Water from melting snow was establishing pathways to the rivers and streams across western and central North Dakota.  Some of the more prominent rivers and streams that were already…
April 11, 2023
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More Honors for MSU Women’s Hockey 

Seven Players Named Academic All-Americans   MINOT – The Minot State women’s hockey team continues to rack up accolades following a stellar season on the ice and in the classroom.   Today, the ACHA honored seven Beaver players for their exceptional efforts as all-around student-athletes, naming each as an Academic All-American.   Receiving the…
April 10, 2023
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Sports Betting Fails Senate 

Lawmakers Debate Regulating Versus Ban  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A resolution that would have placed a measure on the ballot to allow sports betting failed in the North Dakota State Senate Monday.  House Bill 3002 would have placed a constitutional measure to allow the legislative assembly to authorize sports betting in the…
April 10, 2023
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Open House Set at New Trinity Healthcare Campus 

MINOT—Trinity Health will unveil its new Healthcare Campus and Medical District to the public at a community event Saturday, April 15. All are welcome.   A program and ribbon cutting will begin at 11 a.m., followed by an open house and “sneak previews” until 2 p.m.   The medical complex,…
April 10, 2023
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Term Limits Resolution Rejected 

Senate Rejects Two House Votes  BISMARCK – Two resolutions that passed overwhelmingly in the North Dakota State House of Representatives suffered crushing rejection in the Senate Monday.  House Concurrent Resolution 3019, which sought to repeal and replace a term limits initiated measure approved by state voters in the November 2022…
April 10, 2023
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High Temps, Fast Melt 

Minimal Runoff Occurring  MINOT – The snowpack in the Minot area has diminished considerably in the past few days and, with temperatures more June-like than April, the remaining snow should melt quickly.  “What we’ll have for temperatures today, and going forward, is putting a blowtorch on the snowpack,” said Allen…
April 10, 2023
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The Silence of the Owl 

A Slice of Life  Sometimes a person needs to listen to the silence.  Our world is filled with sounds of all sorts, so much so that most of us don’t even realize it. There’s cheering and chatter, the closing of car doors, noise of traffic, televisions, ring tones of cell…
April 9, 2023
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Chippewa Woman Named North Dakota Poet Laureate 

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America  North Dakota lawmakers have appointed a Chippewa woman as the state’s poet laureate, making her the first Native American to hold this position in the state and increasing attention to her expertise on the troubled history of Native American boarding schools.  Denise Lajimodiere,…
April 7, 2023
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Lawmakers Change Child Labor Laws for Sports 

Fourteen-Year-Old Workers Past 9 P.M.  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate passed a bill Friday that would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work past 9 p.m. at sports events in the summer months.  North Dakotans must be 14 years old to be employed, and currently youth 14 and…
April 7, 2023
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Sakakawea Outlook Increased 

Expected Runoff Climbs Above Average  RIVERDALE – Lake Sakakawea is now expected to reach a peak elevation four feet higher than predicted one month ago.  According to the April projections from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the state’s largest body of water will reach 1,836.6 feet in late July.…
April 7, 2023
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State Meal Reimbursement Increased 

Passes Senate, House  BISMARCK — The amount of money state employees, legislators included, are to be reimbursed for meal expenses has been increased by the North Dakota Legislature.  The Senate passed SB2124 43-4 and sent it to the House where it initially failed 31-59 but passed a reconsideration vote the…
April 7, 2023
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Pinnacle Employee Benefits honors Sheldon, Floyd as March Athletes of the Month   

Minot State University  MINOT – Minot State men’s hockey team captain Davis Sheldon led the way as the Beavers captured their third ACHA National Championship in March, while Beaver softball pitcher Reegan Floyd led the way in her own respect, throwing her first collegiate no-hitter for Minot State.   Each turned in…
April 6, 2023
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Council Honors Retiring Library Director 

Mayor’s Coin  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – This week the mayor of Minot honored the Minot Public Library director at her last City Council meeting as the director of the library.  Mayor Tom Ross handed Janet Anderson a mayor’s coin at Monday’s City Council meeting. Anderson is resigning as director of the…
April 6, 2023
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Money Reduced for Minot AFB Retention 

House Committee Slices Senate Request  BISMARCK – Members of the State House Appropriations Committee have agreed to grant money for military base retention in the state, but to a lesser amount than requested in Senate Bill 2240.  SB2240 sought $900,000 for Minot, and $1 million to be divided equally between…
April 6, 2023
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Why Western ND Avoided Major Storm Impact 

National Weather Service  While much of eastern North Dakota experienced heavy snow and blizzard conditions, the western half of the state did not get the storm we were expecting. Several factors likely contributed to less snow and weaker winds than were forecasted along and west of Highway 83, as shown…
April 6, 2023
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Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Appears in Court 

Appearance Cut Short  MINOT – It began with a gas drive off in Wilton and ended in downtown Minot. In between was a wild car chase that included gunshots, a McLean County sheriff’s deputy being struck by a stolen car, driving at high speed the wrong way on U.S. Highway…
April 5, 2023
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Storm Snowfall Amounts in North Dakota 

National Weather Service    …SNOWFALL REPORTS AS OF 11:30 AM CDT Wed., April 5…  Location                     Amount    Time/Date       Provider Ashley                       14.5 in   0800 AM 04/05   COOP Montpelier 3.3 ESE           13.3 in   0700 AM 04/05   COCORAHS 7 NW Berlin                   13.0 in   0822 AM 04/05   Public 5 ESE Jamestown              12.0 in   1018 AM 04/05   Public La Moure 4.6 ESE            …
April 5, 2023
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Rural Water District’s Prices Questioned, Close Election 

Allegations of Irresponsible Spending   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – A close election at an annual meeting this week resulted in a new member at large for the North Prairie Regional Water District following accusations of irresponsible spending and unfair prices.  The North Dakota Century Code outlines the requirements for water districts.…
April 5, 2023
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Senators Split on Outdoor Bills 

Deer Baiting Bill Fails, Fishing Tourney Fees Passes  BISMARCK – The North Dakota Senate voted on two very prominent bills involving Game and Fish Department policies late Tuesday, rejecting one and passing the other.  HB1151, the deer baiting bill, which received more written comment than any other bill this legislative…
April 4, 2023
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Proposal to Add Legislative Days 

Increase from 80 to 100 days  MINOT – There’s a movement underway in the State Legislature to extend the length of sessions from 80 days to 100 days.  House Concurrent Resolution 3020 passed the House 74-18. It is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Workforce Development Committee this Thursday.…
April 4, 2023
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Ward County Major Road Improvements 

Four Million Dollar Sealing Project  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – About four million dollars of Ward County funds will go to improving 73 miles of county roads.  The County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve $4,185,933.69 to have Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp crack seal 73 miles of paved county roads prior to chip…
April 4, 2023
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Williams County Double Fatal Crash  

ND Highway Patrol  Where: 57th St Ne near Springbrook, NE of Williston   When: 4/3 @ approx. 8:17 pm Central Time   Road Conditions: Clear   Weather Conditions: Clear   Crash Involvement: Pickup vs Train   Type of Crash: Right Angle Collision   Agencies Involved: NDHP, Williams County Sheriff’s office,…
April 4, 2023
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Double Fatal in Ward County  

ND Highway Patrol  What: Fatal Crash   Where: Highway 2 near mile marker 115   When: 4/3 @ approx. 11:44 pm Central Time   Road Conditions: Scattered Ice   Weather Conditions: Light Snow  Crash Involvement: Single Vehicle Rollover   Type of Crash: Single Vehicle Rollover  Agencies Involved: NDHP, Ward County…
April 4, 2023
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Committee Votes to Overturn Election 

Resolution Seeks to Reverse Term Limits  BISMARCK – The North Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee wants the initiated measure that implemented terms limits for legislators and the governor to be repealed.  By a 5-2 vote Monday the Judiciary Committee gave a Do Pass recommendation to House Concurrent Resolution 3019 and forwarded…
April 3, 2023
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City Offices Closed on Good Friday  

City of Minot offices will be closed Friday, April 7, in observance of the Good Friday holiday, including City Hall, Public Works, and the Engineering Department. City transit buses will run their regular schedule on Friday.   There will be no residential garbage collection on Friday; the next pickup day for…
April 3, 2023
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Proposed Public Lands Rule Violates the Law 

Sen. Kevin Cramer  BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer R-ND, member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement on the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Public Lands Rule:   “As we have seen in North Dakota, the Biden administration has a bad habit of violating the law and blatantly asserting…
April 2, 2023
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Slice of Life  

The Gift of Nelson Lake Darn it anyway. Sometimes it seems as though the warm days of spring will never come. However, at least for some, there’s a remedy of sorts.   Long winters are tough on anyone, but especially on those fishermen who are tired of looking at fishing rods stacked…
April 2, 2023
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North Dakota Submarine Deployment Detailed 

Commander Speaks to ND Legislature  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – North Dakota’s submarine executed its third deployment a year ago during the Russia-Ukraine war. Its commander detailed the trip to the state legislators earlier this week.  Commander Robert Edmonson III, Connecticut, commanding officer of the submarine USS North Dakota, told legislators he…
April 1, 2023
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Vintage City 

By Erin Beene At Vintage City you can find beautiful antiques, quirky home decor, fascinating furniture and so much more!   Treasure Hunting. Exotic art, priceless antiques and quirky one-of-a-kind decor awaits anyone who enjoys the thrill of the hunt! Sounds like an adventure from fairy tales, right? Well, that may…
April 1, 2023
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Deer Baiting, Fishing Tourney Fees Advance 

Hot Topic Outdoor Bills at ND Legislature  BISMARCK – Two bills that have captured the attention of hunters and fishermen in the state will soon be brought to a vote on the floor of the Senate.  Both HB1151, the deer baiting bill, and HB1538, the fishing tournament fee bill have…
March 31, 2023
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Senate Overrides Pronoun Veto 

House Yet to Act  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate overrode the governor’s veto Thursday on a bill prohibiting the government from requiring certain pronouns.  Senate Bill 2231 seeks to prohibit a government entity from mandating a teacher use the preferred pronouns of a student. The bill also…
March 31, 2023
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Shooting Leaves One Dead in Beulah 

Beulah Police Department  The Beulah Police Department and Mercer County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a local business (Thursday)for a report of shots fired with 2 individuals being hit. While responding a Beulah Police Officer was able to initiate a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle. A male subject was…
March 31, 2023
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Minot State Football Adds Players 

Adds 6 transfers, 17 freshmen to recruiting class   MINOT – For many college football programs, National Signing Day is a milestone moment, but if you aren’t a high-profile NCAA Division I program the work of building a strong and talented recruiting class goes much beyond National Signing Day and involves…
March 31, 2023
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Seat Belt Primary Bill Passes House 

Arguments for Safety and Personal Responsibility   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House passed a bill Thursday that would give law enforcement the ability to pull someone over for the reason of not wearing a seatbelt.  Senate Bill 2362 seeks to change the violation of not wearing a seatbelt…
March 31, 2023
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School Security Always a Concern 

Increased Scrutiny Follows Nashville Shooting  MINOT – In the wake of a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this week school administrators are reviewing their safety protocols, as well as reminding all students, parents, and citizens to remain observant and report any concerns they may have for student safety.  At Minot’s…
March 29, 2023
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Mountain Lion Late Season Closes in Zone 1 

Mountain lion hunting during the late season in Zone 1 is closed after the harvest limit of seven total cats was reached.  The mountain lion season in Zone 2, which is the rest of the state outside Zone 1, has no harvest limit and is open through March 31. 
March 28, 2023
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Legislature Pondering Corporate Ranching, Foreign Land Ownership  

Bills Remain in Active Process MINOT – Two bills still working their way through the legislative process, one dealing with corporate ranching and the other with foreign ownership of land within the state, are receiving plenty of attention.  Rep. Jay Fisher, R-Dis. 5, Minot, told a legislative forum in Minot…
March 28, 2023
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Minot Area Chamber EDC Celebrates wins, Looks Forward to Future  

2023 Annual Meeting Impact Awards Presented  Minot — The Minot Area Chamber EDC looked back at an eventful 2022 and looked ahead to what’s next at its 2023 Annual Meeting on Monday evening.   North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum delivered a keynote address to the roughly 250 attendees at the…
March 28, 2023
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Minot Missile Money 

For planning of major project  MINOT – The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles based at Minot Air Force Base are due for replacement. A bill before the State Legislature, SB2240, seeks to appropriate money that would finance necessary community planning for the massive project.  Sen. Randy Burckhard, R-Dis. 5, Minot,…
March 27, 2023
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Term Limits and Tax Relief 

Topics at Legislative Forum  MINOT – The North Dakota legislature is taking aim at a term limits-initiated measure approved by voters in the last general election. The matter was one of the topics discussed at a recent legislative forum in Minot.  House Concurrent Resolution No. 3019 passed the House 63-29…
March 27, 2023
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Elk, Moose, Bighorn Sheep Apps Due 

ND Game and Fish News   Elk, Moose, Bighorn Sheep Apps Due   Elk, moose and bighorn sheep applications must be submitted online before midnight, March 29.  Applicants can apply by visiting My Account at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.  Elk, moose and bighorn sheep lottery licenses are issued…
March 27, 2023
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Tax Break for Hospitals Under Construction 

Approved by ND Senate  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARK – The North Dakota State Senate has passed a bill to exempt hospitals and nursing homes from property tax during construction.  House Bill 1438 would exempt public hospitals and nursing homes from paying taxes on their undeveloped properties of up to 50 acres for…
March 27, 2023
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A Living Piece of Minot History: Oak Park Theater  

By Erin Beene  The year was 1964. Those that were around could share some stories about The Beatles, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other major historical events that changed life and culture. But in one small town in North Dakota there was a tiny, yet significant, event that…
March 26, 2023
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Slice of Life

Some Things Fishy  I can’t remember the first time I went fishing, or the first fish I caught. I’m thinking I was about six years old or so and do know that I’ve been an avid fisherman to this day.  Every fisherman has a few tales to tell. Many have…
March 26, 2023
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Expanding Far and Wide 

Dakota Hope Mini Clinics  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – A great service typically doesn’t stay in one place but moves to areas where it’s most needed.  Mandy Crocker, nurse project manager for Dakota Hope Clinic, said her role is to help Dakota Hope expand to the rural communities.  Crocker began her work…
March 25, 2023
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Souris River Flood Probability Minimal 

Latest NWS Runoff Outlook  BISMARCK – Despite recent March snowfall, the latest Spring Flood and Water Resources Outlook issued by the National Weather Service says the Souris River is not likely to cause any major problems this spring.  The highest flood in the river’s history occurred in 2011, but current…
March 23, 2023
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Chickens Discussed at Minot City Council 

Pros and Cons Presented  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Backyard chickens within city limits was discussed at the Minot City Council meeting Monday.  Bailee Salteman, Minot, said she emailed the council a few months ago about changing the city Ordinance 7 to allow backyard chickens. She said Fargo allowed chickens in 2017…
March 22, 2023
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Minot State Wins ACHA Men’s Hockey Championship

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – The Beavers are National Champions once again!  One goal late in the second period and 19 saves by goalie Jake Anthony proved to be just enough Tuesday night as the No. 1 Minot State men’s hockey team held on to beat No. 3 Adrian (Mich.), claiming the…
March 21, 2023
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Ward County Commissioners Approve Warning Siren Transition 

Higher Frequency Emergency System  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Ward County Commissioners voted at their meeting Tuesday to approve a loan to communities for a new outdoor warning sirens emergency system across the county.  Kelly Haugen, emergency management director, has been trying to transition emergency systems across the county for outdoor…
March 21, 2023
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School Construction Assistance Fails 

Senators Say No to Two Bills  BISMARCK – It’s back to the cutting board for school districts in the state caught up in rising inflationary costs of construction projects.  Communities that passed bond issues – Minot, Rugby, Mandan, and West Fargo, had hoped to get some assistance from the state…
March 21, 2023
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Jonasson to Retire as Public Works Director  

City of Minot  Dan Jonasson will retire on Sept. 1 after 17 years as the Public Works Director at the City of Minot.   “I appreciate the 17 years of employment with the City of Minot,” Jonasson said in his retirement letter. “It has been anything but boring and uneventful. From…
March 21, 2023
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MSU Women’s Hockey 2nd at Nationals 

Drop Championship Game 3-2  BOSTON, Mass. – The outcome proved disheartening, but head coach Ryan Miner was anything but disappointed.  The third-ranked Minot State women battle their way into the ACHA Division I National Championship game for the first time since the 2019-2020 season, and led early against two-time defending…
March 20, 2023
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Ruthville Man Arrested in Vehicle Death 

Ward County Sheriff’s Office Press Release  On March 20, 2023, Scott Ramon Parizek, Ruthville, a 33-year-old male, was arrested for Negligent Homicide and False Information to Law Enforcement, as the result of a month’s long investigation in to a motor vehicle crash in Northeast Ward County that occurred on August…
March 20, 2023
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Snowmelt Delayed 

Snowpack and Runoff Concerns  BISMARCK – The recent dump of a foot or more of snow in the Minot region doesn’t substantially increase the risk of flooding along the Souris River, especially in Minot and above the city.   Current runoff forecasts show very little risk of the Souris River rising…
March 20, 2023
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Minot State Women’s Hockey Advances to National Championship 

#3 Minot State-1, #2 Midland University-0  BOSTON, MASS. — The third-ranked Minot State University women’s hockey team defeated second-ranked Midland University (Nebraska) 1-0 Sunday afternoon to advance to the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 championship game.  Jordan Kulbida scored the lone goal of the game at the 5:36 mark…
March 19, 2023
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A Slice of Life 

The Promise of Spring  Spring.  For me it is the most anticipated season of the year. I’d guess it is for a lot of other people too, especially when winter seems to hang around a bit too long.  Spring is never all sunny days and warm temperatures, but it is a season…
March 19, 2023
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Minot State Women Move into National Semifinals 

No. 3 Minot State 3, No. 6 Maryville 1  BOSTON, Mass. – For the second time in two games at nationals, Jordan Kulbida twice found the back of the net for Minot State.  The recently named ACHA Second-Team All-American scored a short-handed goal to open the scoring, then added a…
March 18, 2023
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MSU Men’s Hockey Wins National Opener 

No. 1 Minot State 8, No. 17 Michigan-Dearborn 0  MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – Game No. 1, no problem.  Following the example set by the Minot State women one night before, the top-ranked Minot State men’s hockey team steam-rolled to a first-round, shutout win at the ACHA National Tournament.  Getting goals from…
March 18, 2023
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Helping Families Following a Prenatal Diagnosis 

Dakota Hope Program  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Dakota Hope Clinic is starting a new program for families following a prenatal diagnosis.  April Braun, parent care coordinator, has six years in neonatal intensive care screening in Bismarck. When she and her husband moved to Minot, Braun was involved with Dakota Hope and…
March 18, 2023
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Fishing Tournament Fee Kerfuffle 

Senate Committee Hears Testimony  BISMARCK – Since 1984 the North Dakota Game and Fish Department has assessed state fishing tournaments a 10% conservation fee and required that 75% of entry fees be paid out to tourney competitors. A bill that passed the House, 90-2, asks for a change in Game…
March 17, 2023
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Deer Baiting Bill Heats Up

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee  BISMARCK – The bill that has elicited more written testimony than any other in the current session of the State Legislature, HB1151, was first on the agenda of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting Thursday. The bill seeks to prohibit the North…
March 17, 2023
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2023-24 Licenses Needed April 1 

ND Game & Fish  North Dakota anglers, trappers and hunters are reminded that new licenses are required beginning April 1.  Licenses can be purchased online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Once the license is processed, hunters and anglers will have the option to print a…
March 17, 2023
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Minot State Wins Opener at Women’s National  

No. 3 Minot State 7, No. 10 Miami (Ohio) 0  BOSTON, Mass. – The trip to Boston started just the way the Beavers wanted late Thursday night: With a convincing victory.  All-time career shutout leader Jordan Ivanco made 16 saves in goal for the third-ranked Minot State women’s hockey team,…
March 17, 2023
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Stop the Bleed Training Session 

Trinity Health  (MINOT—Trinity Health has scheduled a “Stop the Bleed” training session for community members April 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Health Riverside, 1900 8th Avenue SE.   Stop the Bleed is a national initiative that empowers community members to take lifesaving action if quickly needed, regardless…
March 16, 2023
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Murder Case Continues 

Defendant enters not guilty plea  MINOT – A man charged with the shooting murder of another at a Minot hotel earlier this year has entered a not guilty plea in North-Central District Court.  Darrion Jackson, 33, Minot, is facing AA felony murder charge in the death of Timothy Smith, 38,…
March 16, 2023
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Below Normal Temps Ahead 

Latest 3-month Weather Outlook  MINOT – The always anticipated spring season, which in North Dakota is usually early summer, isn’t expected to be very favorable in our region. That’s the crux of the latest 3-month weather outlook issued by the Climate Prediction Center.  According to CPC analysis, the April-May-June temperature…
March 16, 2023
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Curling Sweeps Through House 

Creates Official State Sport  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A bill to make curling the official sport of North Dakota passed the State House Wednesday.  Senate Bill 2229 would designate curling as the official state sport of North Dakota.  Rep. Mike Motschenbacher, R-Dis. 47, Bismarck, pointed to other states that have official…
March 15, 2023
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Cigar Bill Passes Senate 

Legislators’ Mixed Votes  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate passed a bill Wednesday to allow cigar lounges in private businesses.  House Bill 1229, after Senate amendments, would allow private businesses to operate as a cigar lounge with certain regulations including a ventilation system. Cigar lounges are defined in…
March 15, 2023
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Minot PD Awards 

Minot Police Department held their annual awards ceremony Wednesday. Senior Officer Shawn Reis was awarded Police Officer of the Year and Senior Dispatcher Shanlya Van Hill was awarded Employee of the Year. 
March 15, 2023
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Verdict Reached in Gun Battle Chase 

Not guilty on all counts  MINOT – It was unanimous on all four counts – not guilty.  That was the decision reached by a 7-woman, 5-man jury in North Central District Court here shortly after noon Tuesday.  Donald Lee Cooper was facing four felony counts. They were AA felony Accomplice…
March 14, 2023
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Snowfall Reports from Weekend Blizzard   

National Weather Service Bismarck ND  926 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2023  …SNOWFALL REPORTS FROM MARCH 10-12, 2023…  Location Amount Time/Date Provider  1 E Minot 13.0 in 0511 PM 03/11 Trained Spotter  Bottineau 11.4 in 0915 AM 03/12 COOP  1 WNW Velva 11.3 in 0800 AM 03/12 CO-OP Observer  Crosby 10.0 in…
March 13, 2023
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Accomplice to Murder Trial Awaits Verdict 

Final instructions given to jury  Update: The jury did not reach a decision Monday and resumed deliberations at 9 a.m. Tuesday. MINOT – Following closing arguments this morning, Judge Gary Lee sent the jury to the deliberation room in trial of Donald Lee Cooper, Jr.  shortly before 1 p.m. Cooper…
March 13, 2023
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Bringing a Downtown Landmark Back to Life 

Old Masonic Temple on Main Street  MINOT – A historic building on Main Street has changed ownership and planning is underway to restore the building so it will once again be a focal point in the middle of the city.  Currently, the old Masonic Temple shows wear and tear and…
March 13, 2023
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Winter storm shuts down interstates, blamed in fatal wreck 

By The Associated Press BISMARCK (AP) — A late-winter blizzard settled over the upper Midwest on Saturday, shutting down roads and adding to one of the snowiest seasons in recent decades.  Bismarck, North Dakota, received nearly 6 inches of snow from Friday night into Saturday morning, and more was predicted.…
March 12, 2023
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Slice of Life

Flooded Minot  There really doesn’t seem to be very much to Minot’s Souris River, generally meandering silently through the city. Usually those who walk the riverbank, or bicycle near it, must look down to see the water which, quite often, moves very little or not at all.  It’s a ruse,…
March 12, 2023
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Senate Kills House Gambling Exemption 

Bill Attempted to Exempt Poker Runs  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – An attempt by the North Dakota State House to exempt riding poker runs from charitable gambling laws was killed on the Senate side Thursday.  House Bill 1152 would have made an exception to charitable gambling laws for those who aid, organize,…
March 9, 2023
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Spring Flood Outlook for Souris River 

No Major Flooding Expected  BISMARCK – The National Weather Service issued their latest Spring Flood and Water Resources Outlook for the Souris River basin Thursday. It remains much the same as the March 9 outlook which raised no undue concerns in the basin.  The purpose of the early outlooks, says…
March 9, 2023
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Eagle Scout K-9 Project 

Training Obstacles for Police Dogs  MINOT – An ambitious Eagle Scout project has resulted in a much-needed addition to law enforcement training. Ryan Hubbard chose to construct a series of K-9 training obstacles to complete his ascension to scouting’s highest honor – Eagle Scout.  “The sheriff’s department and police K-9…
March 9, 2023
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County Meeting Rooms Policy Revisited 

Commissioners Talk Scheduling  MINOT – Ward County Commissioners discussed Tuesday scheduled meetings in the administration building after certain organizations were denied the use of rooms there.  Minot Housing Authority is an organization that uses federal funds to help pay housing rent for individuals who meet a certain income bracket. People who…
March 8, 2023
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Minot State Adds Men’s Club Soccer 

Hires Jason Spain to Coach  MINOT – Minot State University announces the addition of men’s club soccer to begin play in Fall 2023.  The team is not affiliated with the Minot State Athletics Department and NCAA Division II, but will join a robust list of clubs at the University.  …
March 7, 2023
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Minot City Council Looks at Alcohol Ordinances 

Bar Owner Denied  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The City’s alcohol license ordinances were talked about at length Monday evening as the Minot City Council denied a bar owner’s license transfer.  Jon Lakoduk, owner of Duckpond Ventures, requested to transfer his retail liquor, beer, and wine license to the Regency Event Center…
March 7, 2023
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Rugby Airport Receives Renovation Dollars 

Federal Aviation Administration Awards $1,450,000 to Rugby and Ashley Municipal Airports  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, R-ND, ranking member of Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced the Federal Aviation Administration warded a total of $1,450,000 to Rugby and Ashley Municipal Airports.   The resources…
March 7, 2023
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Murder Trial Starts in Minot 

Jury Selection Began Monday  MINOT – A trial for which 10 days have been reserved in a North-Central District courtroom commenced with the jury selection process Monday. Donald Lee Cooper is facing four felony charges, including the AA charge of Accomplice to Murder-Extreme Indifference.  Cooper is also charged with Attempted…
March 6, 2023
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Expect a Snowy Week 

Southern North Dakota Targeted Again  MINOT – The National Weather Service is monitoring weather systems that are expected to bring more snow to the state. Early expectations are that the greatest impact will be south of the Minot region.  According to the NWS, “Snow is expected to develop from southwest…
March 6, 2023
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Helping Nonprofits 

Director of NDANO  BISMARCK – While many nonprofits do so much to help people, sometimes forgotten is that there are always people behind the scenes.  Dana Hager has been the executive director of the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organization since May of 2022, and has been helping nonprofits her…
March 5, 2023
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Rattlesnakes and Bear Breath 

A Slice of Life  What follows is somewhat difficult to write. However, I can assure you, dear reader, that my intention is not to sway anyone into thinking I am some sort of fearless adventurer. Quite the opposite, more an example of why women live longer than men.   As you…
March 5, 2023
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Friday’s ND High School Sports Scores 

Girl’s State Hockey Tournament at Minot  Semi-Finals  Fargo Davies 1, Minot 0  Fargo North/South 5, Bismarck Legacy 1  Consolation Bracket  Bismarck Century 3, West Fargo 1  Grand Forks 2, Mandan 1  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  NDHSAA Class B  State Tournament  Consolation Semifinal  Edgeley/K-M 51, Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 47  Langdon-Edmore-Munich 54, Bowman County…
March 4, 2023
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Here We Snow Again 

Biggest Impact Expected in Southern ND  BISMARCK – A large area of southern North Dakota appears to be in the bullseye as a weather system is expected to bring significant snowfall to the state once again.   The heaviest snowfall, up to 8 inches, is expected from Dickinson to Bismarck,…
March 3, 2023
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Lake Sakakawea Forecast 

Latest Runoff Projections from USACE  RIVERDALE – The March forecast of annual spring runoff into the Missouri River Basin has increased from a month earlier.   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now projects runoff to be 21.5-million-acre feet of water. That compares to 21.1 MAF in the February outlook. The…
March 3, 2023
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Library, Citizens Discuss Book Legislation 

Meeting on How Books are Processed  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Two bills with the intent to keep certain books away from minors were discussed at length at a recent public meeting.  The Minot Public Library held a meeting this week to talk to citizens and parents about the process of how…
March 3, 2023
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Thursday’s High School Sports Scores 

The Associated Press  Girl’s Hockey Championship at Minot  Quarterfinals  Fargo Davies 5, Bismarck Century2  Minot 4, West Fargo 3  Fargo North/South 3, GFC/GFRR 1  Bismarck Legacy 5, Mandan 1  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  NDHSAA Class B  State Tournament at Minot  Quarterfinal  Central Cass 61, Bowman County 28  Garrison 45, Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op…
March 3, 2023
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False Threats Lead to School Lockdowns 

Minot, Other State Schools Effected  MINOT – There is no active threat of a shooter within any of several schools in the state that entered lockdown status Thursday morning.  At approximately 11 a.m. Thursday Minot Police posted the following on their Facebook page:  “Attention – No active threat  Minot Police…
March 2, 2023
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School Districts Seek Legislative Help 

Inflation Raises Construction Costs  MINOT – The cost of new school construction in Minot has risen dramatically since voters approved a bond issue to reconfigure an existing building into a new high school, make improvements to Magic City Campus and, to a lesser extent, Central Campus.  “When we passed that…
March 2, 2023
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Mountrail County Train vs Vehicle Fatal Crash 

ND Highway Patrol   What: Train vs Vehicle fatality crash   Where: 66th St NW railroad crossing, White Earth   When: 3/1/2022 approximately 3:51 PM CST   Road Conditions: Dry   Weather Conditions: Clear, sunny   Crash Involvement: Train vs SUV   Type of Crash: Right angle   Agencies Involved: NDHP,…
March 2, 2023
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Fire Damages NW Minot Home  

A fire in northwest Minot Tuesday afternoon caused significant damage to the basement and main floor of a home.   The Minot Fire Department was dispatched to 1113 10th St. NW at approximately 2 p.m. for a structure fire. Upon arrival on scene, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the…
March 1, 2023
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Plunging for a Good Cause    

Polar Plunge Raises Money for Special Olympics   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Several people of the community plunged into ice cold water to raise money for a good cause this past Saturday.  The Polar Plunge, organized by the community and local law enforcement, is an event that provides an opportunity for people…
March 1, 2023

Concerns Raised over Local Animal Rescue 

Souris Valley Animal Shelter Responds   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – A recent Facebook video has raised heat about a Minot animal shelter taking in out-of-state animals, to which the shelter responded.  The Stray Sanctuary, an emergency animal rescue out of Ray, recently posted a video on Facebook, which has received thousands of…
February 28, 2023
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Shake-up at Minot AFB 

Two Commanders, Four Subordinates Fired  MINOT – Citing “a loss of confidence in their ability to complete their assigned duties, Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, commander of the 8th Air Force, relieved two Minot AFB commanders with official confirmation of who coming Tuesday morning.  Relieved are Col. Gregory Mayer, commander of…
February 28, 2023
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Bail Set for Pursuit Driver 

$1 Million for Lengthy List of Charges  MINOT – The man who led law enforcement on a chase that started in McLean County and ended in downtown Minot on Saturday, which included gunfire from sheriff’s deputies, made his initial appearance in a Minot courtroom late Monday.  Joshua Chambers, 18, Minot,…
February 27, 2023

Downtown Minot Spreads Cheer 

Coffee & Cocoa Crawl Event  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Several businesses in downtown Minot offered a warm place and refreshments for the Coffee & Cocoa Crawl event this past Saturday.  Olivia Kimberlin, assistant manager of Gourmet Chef, said the event happens every year and most businesses downtown participate.  “It’s kind of…
February 27, 2023
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3 Arrested After Police Chase Ends in Minot 

MINOT (AP) — Three men are facing charges after their fleeing vehicle smashed into several police cars and nearly hit a deputy during a chase Saturday morning.  The Ward County Sheriff’s department says the chase started in McLean County around 7:40 a.m. Saturday before continuing on U.S. Highway 83 into…
February 27, 2023
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A Slice of Life

Trash Talk  I am not at all certain that I know how to reveal what is about to follow, only that I wish to tell the tale in the hope that, somehow, it may elevate my feelings of inadequacy on the subject. Some will categorize the following words as “trash…
February 26, 2023
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Shots Fired In Pursuit 

Ward County Sheriff’s Department   February 25, 2023, at approximately 7:40 am, the Ward County Sheriff’s Department began assisting the Mclean County Sheriff’s Department in the pursuit of a fleeing motor vehicle that fled from Mclean County in to Ward County on US Highway 83.  During the pursuit, a Ward…
February 25, 2023
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Trial Scheduled for Alleged Arsonist 

lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   TOWNER – A Minot man accused of starting multiple fires from Minot to Bottineau has a jury trial scheduled in McHenry County.  Last week, McHenry County court scheduled a trial on September 18 of this year for Justin Hanson, 42, Minot, who allegedly started over a dozen fires from…
February 25, 2023
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Train Derailment West of Minot 

Between Burlington and Des Lacs  MINOT — The Burlington Rural Fire Department responded to a call of a train derailment at approximately 3:35 a.m. Friday. The location was midway between Burlington and Des Lacs.  “There were 17 container cars off the tracks and two locomotives,” said Karter Lesmann, Burlington Rural…
February 24, 2023
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Citizen Sparks Housing Discussion at City Council 

For those with Developmental Disabilities   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – A Minot resident sparked a discussion at the Minot City Council Tuesday after he expressed frustration over his neighbors.  Leroy Beyl, Minot, told the City Council he’s had problems where he’s lived since a group home recently moved next door.  “This is…
February 24, 2023
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Souris River Flood Potential Outlook 

Issued by NWS Bismarck BISMARCK — The latest Flood Potential Outlook for the Souris River Basin does not contain any significant prospect of a high runoff season. The National Weather Service issued the outlook Thursday, February 23. It covers the period through May 28.  The NWS states, “The flood risks within…
February 23, 2023
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Murder Suspect Captured 

Charged in Shotgun Slaying  ROLLA – A man wanted for a AA felony murder charge was captured in Eddy County on Wednesday.  The Rolette County Sheriff’s Office announced the apprehension on social media with a brief statement: “Nicholas Poitra has been appended by law enforcement. Thank you for all your…
February 23, 2023
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Road Diet on Fourth Avenue 

Minot City Council Votes to Reconfigure Lanes  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Minot City Council voted Tuesday to reconfigure lanes on Fourth Avenue Northwest between North Broadway and 26th Street Northwest.  The engineering department proposed to change that area from a four lane to a three lane with bicycle lanes. The…
February 22, 2023
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MAFB Included as Air Force Expands Cancer Review 

By TARA COPP Associated Press  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force’s review of cancers among its nuclear missile corps will include all personnel who worked on, guarded, supported or operated the nation’s ground-based warheads, Air Force Global Strike Command announced Wednesday.  Nine officers who had worked as missileers — the…
February 22, 2023
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Minot City Council Changes Decision on Free Parking 

Discusses Two-Ramp Dilemma   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Minot City Council reconsidered Tuesday its previous motion to make use of a downtown parking ramp free of charge.  A couple weeks ago the council voted to make the Renaissance Parking Garage located at 205 First Street Southwest, adjacent to the new City…
February 22, 2023
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Million Dollar Bond 

Accused Murderer makes Court Appearance  MINOT – Entering the courtroom under heavy guard, Casey Vollmer, 33, Minot, made his initial appearance in North-Central District Court late Tuesday. Vollmer is charged with the murder of Albert Granger, 57, a class AA felony punishable by up to life imprisonment without the possibility…
February 22, 2023
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Ward County Signs Letter Supporting Grant for Southwest Corridor Plan

Engineer Discusses Long Process for Project lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  MINOT – The Ward County Commissioners approved Tuesday a letter of support for a grant from the federal government to plan the future southwest corridor. The commissioners looked at different options last summer for where the connector corridor could be located, to relieve…
February 21, 2023
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Extreme Cold North, Blizzard Conditions SE 

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Minot Region   IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT… This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Dangerously cold wind chills through Thursday. See weather.gov/bis for details. .DAYS…
February 21, 2023
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Property Tax Bill Passes Senate 

Provides Homestead Tax Credit  Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Dis. 38, Minot, tells attendees at a recent legislative forum in Minot about the Senate’s passage of a bill to provide a Homestead Tax Credit. (Photo: Kim Fundingsland/The Dakotan)  MINOT – A bill to provide property tax relief passed the State…
February 20, 2023
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Minot Man Charged with Murder 

Minot Police Department  DATE: 2 20 2023 2:15 PM   TYPE OF INCIDENT: Homicide   LOCATION OF INCIDENT: NW Minot hotel   IDENTITY OF PERSONS INVOLVED (UNLESS PROTECTED):   NAME: Casey Scott VOLLMER   GENDER: M AGE: 33   ADDRESS: Minot   NAME: Victim   GENDER: M   AGE: 57…
February 20, 2023
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“Make Your Mark” Brick Fundraiser  

Trinity Health Foundation   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Make a lasting tribute to family and friends through the brick fundraising campaign sponsored by Trinity Health Foundation. The “Make Your Mark” Brick Fundraiser provides an opportunity for the region we serve to make their mark at the new state-of-the-art Healthcare Campus. Engravings…
February 20, 2023
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Born to be an Engineer 

Serving Minot for 24 Years  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – It takes a lot to engineer an entire city, and Minot has a lot of moving parts.  City Engineer Lance Meyer was born and raised in Minot, attending Bishop Ryan High School and North Dakota State University to get a degree in civil…
February 19, 2023
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A Slice of Life 

Snarling Ghost Dogs of Dog Den Butte Snarling ghost dogs? In North Dakota?  Once was – maybe. Maybe yet today.  I’ve always had an interest in the history of our state, mostly the early days before roadways and fences and towns. The period when Dakota Territory was the “Old West”. Sometimes…
February 19, 2023
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North Dakota’s Fascinating Landscape: Abandoned Buildings  

North Dakota’s Fascinating Landscape: Abandoned Buildings   By Erin Beene  There are many standout weather features that make North Dakota a curiosity to the newcomer. The bone-chilling, drastic winds; the never-ending sunlight in summer; and the expansive, seemingly endless sky are all features that make North Dakota life so captivating,…
February 19, 2023
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Harmony Center Fares Well Almost a Year After Move 

Members Like Smaller, Intimate Space  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Harmony Center, a place where people can go for long-term support if they’re struggling with their mental health, moved last year. People were accustomed to its original location for 34 years, however, it seems to be faring well, with many of…
February 18, 2023
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Brrrrr! Cold Weather Ahead 

Temperature forecast to plummet next week  MINOT – The Minot region and much of the state has been enjoying several days of moderate weather but, according to weather forecasters, that is all about to come to an end. Rather abruptly too.  The Climate Prediction Center says they expect a significant…
February 16, 2023
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Changes Proposed to Deer Baiting Ban 

Includes CWD Task Force  BISMARCK – The presence of chronic wasting disease prompted the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to invoke a ban on hunter’s using bait piles to attract deer. CWD is a neurological disease known to be fatal for deer.   Game and Fish contends the practice of…
February 14, 2023
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City offices closed Monday  

Observance of Presidents’ Day   City of Minot offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, including City Hall, Public Works, and the Engineering Department.   Because City offices are closed Monday, the regular City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at…
February 14, 2023
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Election Denier Speaks in Minot 

Tells Theory of Possible Election Fraud   MINOT – Several North Dakota citizens heard a call to action Monday to look into the possibility of election fraud in their own state.  Surface electro-chemist Dr. Douglas Frank, Ohio and founder of the website FrankSpeech, speaking at Living Word Lutheran Church, went through…
February 14, 2023
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Kidnapping Suspect Jeffs Waives Extradition to Utah 

Secluded Near Strawberry Lake  MINOT – A man wanted for a First-Degree Felony in Utah, discovered in a secluded area approximately two miles north of Strawberry Lake, made an appearance in North-Central District Court Monday afternoon on a charge of Fugitive from Justice. Heber Jeffs, 54, was wanted by police in…
February 13, 2023
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Polygamy Kidnapping Suspect Jailed in Minot 

Niece said to be OK  MINOT (AP) — The nephew of imprisoned Utah polygamous leader Warren Jeffs has been captured and is jailed in North Dakota on kidnapping charges, a sheriff said Monday. The 10-year-old girl he is accused of running off with was found safe, her father told a…
February 13, 2023
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Minot Salvation Army Continues to Struggle 

Donation Shortfall  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – After struggling through COVID and then inflation, the Salvation Army is making plans to try to bring its donation numbers back up.  John Woodard, captain of the Minot area Salvation Army, said the organization in Minot had a shortfall in 2022, which would be the…
February 11, 2023
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Senate Passes Bills Relating to Parental Consent 

Legislators Address Gender Usage Bill  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate passed two bills relating to parental consent Friday.  SB2260 would prohibit a government entity from substantially burdening the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their child.  The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Bob Paulson, R-Dis. 3, Minot,…
February 11, 2023
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Minot Security Forces Airman saves a life  

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Thompson, 5th Security Forces Squadron response team leader, provided life-saving emergency response to a fellow Airman after an accidental cut led to a severed artery.   Thompson arrived at the Magic City Gate one afternoon to begin his shift…
February 10, 2023
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Anita Knutson Murder Case Delayed Again 

Accused pretrial now set for June 14  MINOT – One of the longest running murder sagas in Minot history will take a few months longer. A scheduled March 1 pretrial hearing for Nichole Rice, Minot, charged with the murder of Anita Knutson, has been moved to June 14.  The lifeless…
February 10, 2023
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Souris Runoff Report Favorable 

Major Impact from Snowmelt Unlikely  MINOT – There’s still several weeks of the winter season remaining, to be followed by potential spring rains, but current conditions throughout the Souris River Basin do not equate to undue concern for excessive spring runoff.  The amount of snow in southern Saskatchewan, and the…
February 10, 2023
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Outdoor Issues at State Legislature 

Party hunting, deer baiting, fishing tournament fees  BISMARCK – Two outdoor related bills were presented to the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee Thursday, the most anticipated being HB1377 which would allow party hunting for deer. Currently each recipient of a deer license tag is required to harvest their own…
February 9, 2023
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House Passes Tax Break for Charity Owned Land 

Minot’s Trinity Hospital Discussed  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House passed a bill Wednesday that exempts public charities from being taxed on undeveloped properties they own.  Receiving a 10-2 Do Not Pass recommendation in its committee, House Bill 1438 would exempt public charities from paying taxes on their…
February 9, 2023
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Minot State Hockey Teams Highly Ranked 

 No. 1, 2 in national ACHA polls   MINOT – Riding a three-game win streak that started with a road upset of top-ranked Liberty, the Minot State women’s hockey team jumped to No. 2 in this week’s ACHA Division I Women’s Ice Hockey Poll.   Meanwhile, a road split for the top-ranked…
February 9, 2023
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Minot City Council Talks Childcare, Pit Bulls, Chickens 

Committee to Explore Childcare Needs  MINOT – The Minot City Council voted Monday to create a committee to explore solutions to a lack of childcare in the city.  Alderman Scott Burlingame initiated a plan to create an 11-member committee to explore the effects of the lack of childcare and discuss…
February 8, 2023
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Ward County to Send Notices to Non-compliant Mailbox Owners   

County Commissioners Discuss Safety  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Ward County Commissioners voted Tuesday to retroactively enforce its regulations on mailboxes.  Dana Larsen, Ward County engineer, said the issue was brought up when a Ward County resident recently installed a large rock mailbox that was close to the road. When the…
February 8, 2023
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Staffing Shortage at Ward County Jail 

Commissioners Approve On-Call Pay, Referral Incentive  MINOT – The Ward County Commissioners voted Tuesday to allow the detention center to provide on-call pay for correctional officers in discussion of a staffing shortage.  Major Paul Olthoff, commander of the Ward County Jail, told commissioners there are currently 166 inmates in jail. …
February 7, 2023
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Minot Council Votes to Make Parking Ramp Free 

Discusses Expanding Downtown Garages  MINOT – The Minot City Council voted unanimously Monday to make the future City Hall parking ramp downtown free of charge for anyone to use once the move is made from the current City Hall. A portion of the ramp will be dedicated to parking for…
February 7, 2023
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Minot State’s Almost Finished Project

Hartnett Hall Renovation Progress lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – The renovation of Hartnett Hall at Minot State University is coming close to a finished project. Brent Winiger, vice president for administration and finance at MSU, said the university was awarded $25 million for the project by the North Dakota State Legislature during…
February 6, 2023
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Eminent Domain Issue at Legislature 

Lawmakers at Minot Forum  MINOT – Two pieces of legislation aimed at revising the financial implications of eminent domain have been placed before both Senate and House lawmakers at the current session of the North Dakota legislature. Both bills would increase valuations for landowners.  “The bill in the House and…
February 6, 2023
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Cigar Bill Detailed by Sponsor 

Seeks to Allow Cigar Bars and Lounges  MINOT – Opponents say the “cigar bill” under consideration at the current session of the ND Legislature is ill advised and goes against the state’s smoke free law enacted by a statewide initiated measure several years ago.  Rep. Dan Ruby, R-Dis 38, Minot,…
February 6, 2023
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Minot State Men’s Hockey Tops Ohio 

No. 1 Minot State 8, No. 4 Ohio 5  ATHENS, Ohio – The Minot State men’s hockey team took over the final period and finally got some revenge with the Ohio Bobcats.   Scoring four goals in the final period, the Beavers (26-2-0 overall) erased a 5-4 deficit and scored an…
February 5, 2023
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Minot State Men, Women Top Minn,-Crookston 

Games Played at MSU Dome  MINOT, ND —The Minot State men’s basketball team kept Minnesota-Crookston to just 20 percent from 3-point range in a 4-for-20 shooting performance on the way to an 87-53 win over the Golden Eagles at home Saturday.  Leading the game in double figures for the Beavers (10-12, 7-11)…
February 5, 2023
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Those Coveted Coffee Mugs 

A Slice of Life   I’ve noticed that many coffee drinkers have a weird relationship with their favorite coffee mugs. They cling to them as if their very lives were dependent upon it. Strange.  Hmmm. As I write these lines, I confess to you, dear reader, that my favorite coffee…
February 5, 2023
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Senate Leader Addresses Livestock Bill, Property Tax Relief 

Sen. David Hogue, R-Dis. 38, Minot, Majority Leader  MINOT – A bill being scrutinized during the current session of the North Dakota legislature seeks to encourage large scale livestock and poultry operations in the state. Sen. David Hogue, R-Dis. 38, Minot, and Senate majority leader, explained the essence of HB…
February 4, 2023
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Minot Shooting and Arrest 

 Minot Police Department  Date: FEB 04 2023 Time: 0017 Hrs.  Mo.   Day Year  Type of incident: Shooting  Location of incident: Dakota Lounge  Identity of persons involved (unless protected):  Name: Theophris Drake Gender: M Age: 39 Address: Minot  Involved agencies: Minot Police Department   Summary of circumstances surrounding incident:   Update…
February 4, 2023
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New Season for Community Band 

Minot State University  MINOT– Have you ever wanted to learn an instrument and be part of a band? If so, you are in luck. Minot State University’s Division of Performing Arts is hosting another season of the Minot Beginning Community Band (MBCB).  David Rolandson, associate professor of music, director of…
February 3, 2023
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Minot State Matmen Win 

Minot State 18, Minnesota State, Mankato 16  MANKATO, Minn. – There’s been plenty of battle in the Beavers, and Thursday night it paid off in Minot State’s first win over the Minnesota State, Mankato program.   Down early, the Beavers won three of the final four matches, a comeback capped by…
February 3, 2023
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Minot Air Force Base Economic Impact 

Report Reveals $595 Million in 2022  Minot – The Budget Office of the 5th Bomb Wing Comptroller presented its annual economic impact analysis report for Minot Air Force Base at a meeting of the MACEDC Military Affairs Committee on Thursday, February 2.   The group revealed that the total economic impact…
February 2, 2023
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State Considers Exemptions for Private Education 

School Choice Bills Heard at Legislature  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A legislative bill to reimburse private schools had a hearing Wednesday in the North Dakota House Education committee.  House Bill 1532 would require school districts to provide funds to private schools. It was heard in the House Education committee.  The bill sponsor, Rep.…
February 2, 2023
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Game and Fish Fishing Fees Challenged

ND Legislature Asked to Revise MINOT – How much the North Dakota Game and Fish Department should charge for fishing tournaments is the gist of a bill introduced in the State Legislature – HB 1538. Currently Game and Fish charges a 10% conservation fee on all fishing tournaments they permit…
February 2, 2023
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Minot’s Comprehensive Plan  

City to Host Open House  The City of Minot will host a public open house to share and discuss the Draft Minot Comprehensive Plan on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Center in downtown Minot.   The open house will allow members of the public to take a…
February 1, 2023
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ND Senate Votes for Oil, Gas Scholarships 

Reversal of Do Not Pass Recommendation  BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate voted Tuesday to allow scholarships based on the oil and gas industry.  Senate Bill 2197 allows the state board of higher education to award a scholarship of up to $16,000 to an individual who has worked in…
February 1, 2023
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Minot Murder Victim Identified 

Minot Police Department  DATE: Jan 31 2023   TIME: 0400 HRS.   TYPE OF INCIDENT: Murder   LOCATION OF INCIDENT: NW Minot Hotel   IDENTITY OF PERSONS INVOLVED (UNLESS PROTECTED):   NAME: Darrion Deshon Jackson   GENDER: M AGE: 32   ADDRESS: Minot   NAME: Timothy Chrishaod Smith   GENDER:…
February 1, 2023
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Rough Start to Winter for Wildlife 

Survival Depends on Weather Ahead  MINOT – The state’s wildlife always must deal with winter snow and cold. This winter started off with a heavy dose of both, making for a stressful start to what is survival season for deer, birds, and other wildlife.  “We’ve actually got lucky the last…
February 1, 2023
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Air Force Opposes Fufeng Land Purchase 

Grand Forks Sale Poses ‘Significant Threat to National Security’   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven issued the following statement after receiving a letter from the U.S. Air Force asserting its official position on the Fufeng project in Grand Forks. Last year, Fufeng Group, a Chinese food manufacturer,…
January 31, 2023
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NDSU architecture students kickoff downtown design project 

Meet with Minot leaders   Minot – North Dakota State University students are getting hands-on learning experience, making an impact throughout North Dakota and contributing to the institutional land-grant mission.  On Jan. 29, 16 fourth-year architecture students participated in a guided walking tour of downtown Minot, led by the Minot…
January 31, 2023
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Public Engages Legislators 

Forum Held in Minot  MINOT – The first of six scheduled Minot legislative forums gave citizens an opportunity to quiz area legislators, primarily on bills pending in the current session of the North Dakota legislature.  The format for the exchange between lawmakers and voters was simple, written questions only. Those…
January 31, 2023
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Minot Murder and Arrest 

Minot Police Department  DATE: Jan 31 2023   TIME: 0400 HRS.   TYPE OF INCIDENT: Murder   LOCATION OF INCIDENT: NW Minot Hotel   PERSON(S) INVOLVED:  NAME: Darrion Deshon Jackson   GENDER: M   AGE: 32   ADDRESS: Minot   NAME: Protected   GENDER: M   AGE: 38   ADDRESS:…
January 31, 2023
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Minot Related Legislative Bills 

State Legislature Considers Funds  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – With North Dakota’s general fund projected to increase around two billion dollars, the State Legislature has received billions of dollars in appropriation requests. Some of those funds are being considered for the City of Minot.  On many people’s minds is flood control. Senate…
January 30, 2023
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Minot Angler’s Record Burbot Official 

North Dakota Game and Fish Shane Johnson’s 19-pound, 8-ounce burbot broke a state record that’s been in the books for nearly 40 years.  The Minot angler caught the 41.5-inch fish Jan. 3 from the Garrison Dam Tailrace.  The previous record of 18 pounds, 4 ounces was established in 1984 by…
January 30, 2023
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Minot Drowning Cause Determined 

Update January 30, 2023  On January 30, 2023 our office received a report of death from the State Forensic Medical Examiner regarding the death of missing person Ashlan Garcia last May of 2022.  The cause and manner of death was determined to be accidental drowning.  First Press Release  On May…
January 30, 2023
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Fat Tire Fun 

Not Your Everyday Bike  GARRISON – They are different, and they are fun. Fat tire bikes have proven to be a wonderful option for those who seek an enjoyable way to spend more time outdoors during a North Dakota winter.  They are not your usual bicycles, boasting wide and knobby…
January 30, 2023
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Engineering Ward County for Fifteen Years 

Dana Larsen Shares his Background  MINOT – It takes a lot to manage an entire county, but one man has mastered it for 15 years.  Dana Larsen, Ward County engineer, has lived in the Minot area since 1999.  Larsen began as assistant engineer for Ward County, and in January of…
January 29, 2023
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Dog Treat Conundrum 

A Slice of Life  All dog owners do this. They stand in a store and stare at shelves of dog treats with completely dazed looks on their faces. I know this. I’ve been doing it for years.  There’s too many choices. Too many decisions to make. And your pet’s happiness and…
January 29, 2023
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Feeding Hundreds in Minot 

The Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry  MINOT – The Lord’s Cupboard has been feeding a lot of people in Minot for many years.  Gerald Roise, chairman of The Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry board, said the food pantry has regular volunteers as well as those that come in from other organizations to…
January 28, 2023
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St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation’s Twice Blessed Results Reach $1.1 Million  

 St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation shared results and distributed checks from the 6th Annual Twice Blessed Program. The Twice Blessed program is a matching gift program to double contributions given between November 15 – December 31 to pre-determined grant approved organizations. Checks totaling $915,437.38 were distributed for projects that impact…
January 27, 2023
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Liberty skates to win over visiting Minot State women 

No. 1 Liberty 4, No. 3 Minot State 1  LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Minot State women’s hockey team’s first shot at a road upset came up short Thursday night.   The third-ranked Beavers (15-7-1 overall) got a power-play goal from Sydney Spicer midway through the second period, cutting the host Flames…
January 27, 2023
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Top Ranked Beavers Topple Waldorf

No. 1 Minot State 4, Waldorf 0  MINOT – Minot State University ran into a tough defensive foe Thursday night, but eventually the host Beavers broke through.   Reece Henry scored the game-winner early in the second period when a shot by teammate Brayden Pawluk caromed off Henry’s skate and into…
January 27, 2023
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Burdick-Broadway Injury Accident 

Minot Police  Date: 01 26 2023 Time: 1203 Hrs.  Mo.   Day Year  Type of incident: Accident W/Injuries  Location of incident: S. Broadway and Burdick Expy. W  Identity of persons involved (unless protected):  Name: Matthew Mclain Gender: Male Age: 43 Address:                  Minnesota  Injury involved: Yes  Name of attending medical facilities:…
January 26, 2023
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Minot Area Legislative Forums Begin This Weekend 

Six Scheduled For 2023   Minot – The Minot Area Chamber EDC Government Affairs Committee invites the community to engage with their local lawmakers at the first of six Legislative Forums to be held throughout the 68th Legislative Assembly.   WHAT: Legislative Forum   WHEN: Saturday, January 28 | 9:00 AM…
January 26, 2023
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Minot State men remain No. 1 

Minot State women climb to No. 4   MINOT – The Minot State hockey teams remain two of the best in the ACHA according to the latest poll as the Beaver men’s team remained No. 1 in the ACHA Division I men’s poll, while the Beaver women moved up one spot…
January 26, 2023
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Minot State Welcomes New Head Football Coach 

Ian Shields Named to Lead Beavers  MINOT – The Beavers have their man.    Minot State’s Director of Athletics Kevin Forde is pleased to introduce veteran college coach Ian Shields as the next head coach for the Beaver football program.    Shields, a former head coach at the NCAA Division…
January 25, 2023
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Fire at Southeast Minot Home 

Damage Extensive   A fire severely damaged a home in southeast Minot. Minot Fire Department units responded to 4600 16th Avenue SE at approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.   The first firefighters on the scene found heavy smoke coming from the structure, and made entry into the home to find the…
January 25, 2023
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Monday’s High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 53, Hazen 46  Bishop Ryan 55, Lewis & Clark/Berthold Co-op 51  Bottineau 69, Velva 29  Bowman County 78, Hettinger/Scranton 46  Central McLean 80, Flasher 33  Des Lacs-Burlington 48, Surrey 32  Four Winds/Minnewaukan 51, Benson County 39  Glenburn 56, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 35  Grant County/Mott-Regent 61,…
January 24, 2023
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Trinity Health Offers DASH 

Dietary Approach to Hypertension  MINOT — Trinity Health’s Outpatient Nutrition Services will offer a grocery store tour, “DASH Eating Plan for Heart Health,” Tuesday, February 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. at MarketPlace Foods, 1930 South Broadway.   DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is a heart…
January 24, 2023
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Hot Topic: Deer Baiting Bill 

Hundreds Testify Pro and Con  BISMARCK – House Bill 1151 is perhaps the most talked about bill at this year’s session of the North Dakota State Legislature. It also may be shortest.  HB 1151 – Baiting deer for hunting not prohibited.  The department may not issue rules or adopt a…
January 24, 2023
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Names Released in Velva Double Fatal 

North Dakota Highway Patrol  What: Two-person fatality crash   Where: Highway 52 near mile marker 115, Approx. 1 mile north of Velva, ND   When: January 22nd, 2023, at approximately 4:25 pm CST   Road Conditions: Dry   Weather Conditions: Clear   Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs. Vehicle   Type of…
January 23, 2023
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Minot State Men’s Hockey Wins 

Gets revenge on UMary, beats Marauders 4-1   MINOT, N.D. – The only team to beat the Minot State men’s hockey team this season didn’t get the chance to make it two in a row.   The top-ranked Beavers scored early then dominated the third period, skating away from the University of…
January 22, 2023
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Working in the Place He Loves 

Minot’s Public Works Director  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Public works is not an easy job, but Minot’s director has it down after 16 years of working in that department.  Dan Jonasson, originally from Milton in northeast North Dakota, has lived in Minot since September of 2006, when he was first employed…
January 22, 2023
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Fear of Falling Trains 

A Slice of Life  This isn’t easy to write about, but here it is. I have a fear of falling trains. Stay with me now.  In my attempt to explain why, there is a bit of history that must be recalled, at least vaguely. It involves a landmark of sorts…
January 22, 2023
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Friday’s High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Century 63, Bismarck 34  Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 52, Midway-Minto 29  Grafton 65, North Border 38  Grand Forks Red River 81, Fargo South 23  Hatton-Northwood 62, Larimore 15  Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 64, Powers Lake/Burke Central Co-op 27  Kidder County 37, Linton/HMB 30  Minot 79, Mandan 51  Richland 50,…
January 21, 2023
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In-Home Therapy for Families in the Area 

The Village Part Two  PIX—village logo  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Though The Village provides out-patient and school-based therapy, it also has many other services that go with those, such as in-home therapy.  Mallary Schaefer, regional program supervisor for The Village in Minot and Bismarck, described in-home therapy as therapists going into…
January 21, 2023
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Shooting in City Results in Arrest 

Man charged with Reckless Endangerment  Date:   18 2023 Time: 2247 Hrs.  Mo.   Day Year  Type of incident: Reckless Endangerment   Location of incident: Minot Area  Identity of persons involved (unless protected):  Name: Charles M. Johnson Jr. Gender: M Age: 22 Address:                  Benton LA  Name:       Gender: Age:    …
January 20, 2023
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Sixth annual State of the City  

Scheduled for February 9   The sixth annual State of the City event will be held Feb. 9 at The Depot in downtown Minot.   The lunch portion of the event will begin at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Tom Ross’ State of the City address will begin shortly after noon. The…
January 20, 2023
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New Highway Patrol Commander Named 

Will Serve Northwest District  NARRATIVE: Colonel Brandon Solberg announces the promotion and reassignment of Sgt. Adrian Martinez, who has been promoted to Lieutenant and will serve as the Northwest Regional Commander.   Martinez joined the North Dakota Highway Patrol in July 2011. He attended the Highway Patrol Academy, graduating December 22,…
January 19, 2023
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MSU Men’s Hockey Remain Retains No. 1 Ranking 

Top Spot for Sixth Consecutive Ranking  UNION LAKE, Mich. – Minot State University keeps the top spot in the 2022-2023 American Collegiate Hockey Association Men’s Division 1 Ranking No. 11 for the sixth consecutive ranking period.  The Beavers (19-0-0), undefeated in Men’s Division I action this season and No. 1…
January 19, 2023
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Names Released in Williams Count Fatal 

North Dakota Highway Patrol  What: Fatality   Where: Highway 2 near mile marker 37, approximately 12 miles north of Williston, ND.   When: January 18, 2023, at approximately 0625 AM CST   Road Conditions: wet   Weather Conditions: cloudy   Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs Vehicle   Type of Crash: Rear…
January 19, 2023
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Latest 3-month Weather Outlook 

Below-normal temps, above-normal precipitation  MINOT – Sheesh.   Oh well. North Dakotans are used to it anyway.  The latest 3-month weather outlook issued by the Climate Prediction Center calls for below-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation for the Minot area. The long-range outlook was released Thursday morning.  Here’s the gist of…
January 19, 2023
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Minot water tower project wins award  

New Tower in Southwest Section of City  The City of Minot’s southwest elevated water storage tank project has earned an award from the North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association.   The $4 million project earned the Gold Star Winner award in the Governmental Category. The tower project was…
January 18, 2023
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Minot City Council Passes Opt Out Recycling 

Aldermen Approve in 5-2 Vote   MINOT – Residents of Minot will be charged an extra $2.50 if they choose to recycle due to the City Council’s vote Tuesday.  The Council was given options A and B to vote on, with city staff recommending B, but it was Option A that…
January 18, 2023
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Below Normal Missouri River Basin Runoff Projected 

Potential Low Water Year for Lake Sakakawea  RIVERDALE – Albeit early in the runoff forecast season for the Missouri River Basin, January projections from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for spring runoff is 81% of normal. That would mean another year of very little rise for Lake Sakakawea.  Lake…
January 17, 2023
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EMS Conference Set for Minot 

MINOT—Emergency medical professionals will gather in Minot for the Northwest Region EMS Conference January 20-22 at the Grand Hotel. The conference is designed to refresh ambulance professionals on issues related to the delivery of pre-hospital care.  Four preconference sessions will be held Friday, including a hands-on anatomy lab and simulation…
January 17, 2023
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MSU Men’s Hockey Complete Sweep  

No. 1 Minot State 5, Oklahoma 1  EDMOND, Okla. – After a pair of wins over Top-10 foes, the Minot State men’s hockey team wrapped up a successful weekend at the Battle at the Edge hosted by Central Oklahoma by skating away from Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon.   The Beavers opened…
January 16, 2023
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Ice Fishing Fun 

Annual Longbeards Ice Derby held at Lake Darling  FOXHOLM – Forty-one two-man teams took advantage of the opportunity to partake in the annual Souris River Basin Longbeards Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Darling this past Saturday. The weather more than cooperative for an ice fishing derby with the temperature hovering near…