Pitner Announces Bid for Mayor Read about it here Minot Alderman Paul Pitner officially entered the special mayoral election Tuesday, becoming the fourth candidate to announce. In a statement posted to Facebook, Pitner emphasized civic pride, accountability, and restoring trust following former Mayor Tom Ross’s resignation. He joins fellow council members Mark Jantzer and Rob […]
Alderman Rob Fuller Announces bid for Mayor Full List Here Minot Alderman Rob Fuller officially announced his candidacy for mayor in a Monday interview with Jonathan Starr. Fuller, 52, was elected to the City Council in June 2023 and now enters the special election race following the recent resignation of Mayor Tom Ross. He joins […]
Hunters Win Big: Legislature Overrides ND Game and Fish Ban Read it here North Dakota hunters scored a major legislative victory this week as lawmakers passed a bill overriding a state Game and Fish Department policy that restricted certain controversial hunting practices, including baiting on private lands. The bill, championed by rural legislators and hunting […]
Shaun Sipma Officially Declares Intent to Not Run for Minot Mayor/Endorses Jantzer Read/watch it here On ND Talk Thursday, former Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma confirmed he will not run in the city’s upcoming special election, despite encouragement from residents. Sipma said he accomplished what he set out to do during his time in office and […]
What’s the Future of the Democrat Party in North Dakota with Lisa Hermosillo Watch Here In this episode of The Conversation, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Lisa Hermosillo for an honest and forward-looking discussion about the future of the Democrat Party in North Dakota. With shifting political dynamics and new voices entering the arena, […]
City Council has Eventful First Meeting Following Mayor's Resignation Read Here Monday’s 3.5-hour Minot City Council meeting tackled everything from flood control and police surveillance tech to childcare costs and a possible special mayoral election. Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer opened the session with a nod to community resilience, while Alderman Rob Fuller pushed for prioritizing […]
Minot Resident Submits Signatures for Mayoral Special Election, Announces Candidacy Read it here During Monday's City Council meeting, Minot resident Josiah Royce announced he has submitted nearly 500 signatures—well over the 293 required—to trigger a special election for the vacant mayoral seat. Assuming verification, the earliest election date would be July 20. Royce also declared […]
ND Talk April 3, 2025 Read and watch it here Thursday’s ND Talk featured a wide-ranging episode with Dr. Jake Schmitz and Mike Sian breaking down hot-button state and national issues. Dr. Jake tackled the controversy surrounding HB 1450 and concerns over HB 1318's pesticide protections. In the second half, former special forces operative Mike […]
Mayor Resignation, North Dakota Term Limits, and Daylight Savings Time Read it in full here In the latest episode of Let’s Talk About It Minot, host Rob Fuller tackles some hot-button issues including: the resignation of Minot’s mayor, North Dakota’s shifting stance on term limits, and the persistent debate over daylight saving time. From local […]
Mayor Tom Ross Resigns Read it here The City of Minot has released a redacted investigation report involving Mayor Tom Ross — revealing a January incident where he accidentally sent a sexually explicit video to the City Attorney shortly after informing her of a police officer’s suicide. The report concludes the act qualifies as workplace […]
