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Special City Council Meeting Details Ross Resignation and Next Steps

Minot-Following the release of a bombshell investigative report detailing misconduct by now former Mayor Tom Ross, the Minot City Council convened a dramatic special session Tuesday afternoon before a packed City Hall. This marks the first resignation of a sitting mayor in Minot in over a century. The council unanimously…
April 1, 2025
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North Dakota Catholic bishops urge parishioners to advocate for Education Savings Accounts

By: Michael Achterling Bishops from the Catholic dioceses of Bismarck and Fargo signed a joint letter Sunday urging parishioners across the state to contact their legislators and advocate for Education Savings Accounts. Senate Bill 2400 and House Bill 1540 both passed their respective chambers during the first half of the legislative session and would allocate…
April 1, 2025
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Tax exemption for oil wells outside North Dakota core areas approved by Senate

A bill to create tax incentives for oil drilling outside of North Dakota’s primary production areas passed the Senate on Monday, along with a possible study of the rising number of low-producing wells and their tax status.  The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee amended House Bill 1483 to increase the amount of…
April 1, 2025
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Daily Brief: Minot Mayor Probe, Teen Hit Near School, Minot Interim Chief of Police, ND Grant Cuts & More

Teen Injured in Morning Collision Near Minot School View the Full Article here A 14-year-old was injured Monday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing 11th Avenue SW near Jim Hill Middle School in Minot. Police say the teen was outside a designated crosswalk, and the driver…
April 1, 2025
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Future of Minot PD, Potential Facilities, and Crime with Interim-Chief Dale Plessas

In this episode of Minot Matters, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Interim Police Chief Dale Plessas for an in-depth conversation about the future of the Minot Police Department. From addressing current crime trends to exploring plans for updated facilities and department needs, Chief Plessas offers a candid look at…
March 31, 2025
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US Supreme Court hears arguments over where environmental challenges should be heard

By: Alex Brown U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments last week in a case that could allow states to challenge federal environmental rules in more favorable courts. The case could determine whether certain U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations are reviewed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District…
March 31, 2025
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Minot Mayor Under Investigation: What Comes Next?

Minot - Mayor Tom Ross had an internal complaint filed against him January 28 and, subsequently, came under investigation. According to state law, the city has 75 days until the details of the complaint and ensuing investigation have to be made available to the public. The internal investigation is expected…
March 31, 2025

Health agencies scramble as North Dakota loses federal grants

Some North Dakota health agencies are trying to adjust to the sudden loss of federal funding.  The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services learned last week it lost about $3.2 million in federal funding for substance-use treatment and mental health programs after block grants were rescinded by a…
March 31, 2025
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Daily Brief March 31, 2025

Minot Mayor Under Investigation: What Comes Next? View the Full Article here As of March 31, 2025, the investigation into Mayor Ross remains ongoing, with the final report expected to be completed and made available to the public after necessary reviews and potential redactions. The Minot City Council continues to…
March 31, 2025
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States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results

By: Shalina Chatlani  Health insurance companies are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly using artificial intelligence bots and algorithms to swiftly deny patients routine or lifesaving care — without a human actually reviewing their claims. The high-profile killing late last year of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has focused even more attention on so-called prior…
March 29, 2025
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