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Minot Kite Festival

By The Dakotan on September 12, 2023
Minot Parks release MINOT -- Minot Parks is excited to bring a new event to the community this fall! Minot KiteFestival will be at the Outdoor Family Recreation Area on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from10 am - 4 pm.The Minot Kite Festival features kite flyers from across the state, live music, food trucks, andyard games. […]
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GUILTY 

By Kim Fundingsland on September 12, 2023
Jury Finds Hoffman Guilty of Murder  MINOT – It took only 2 ½ hours Tuesday for a 12-person jury to reach a guilty verdict in the Heather Hoffman murder trial.   Hoffman, 26, Minot, was charged with the murder of 22-year-old Alexander Eckert in the doorway of Eckert’s northwest Minot apartment. After lengthy evidence presented […]
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Fate in Jury Room 

By Kim Fundingsland on September 12, 2023
Deliberations Underway in Hoffman Murder Case  MINOT – The 12-person jury exited a North-Central District courtroom shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday to begin deliberation in the murder case against Heather Hoffman, 26, Minot. Hoffman is charged with the murder of Alexander Eckert, 22, Minot, in the entry way of his northwest Minot apartment on April […]
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Dr Mark Vollmer's Resignation from Minot Public Schools

By Jonathan Starr on September 12, 2023
Dr Mark Vollmer comes on Minot Matters to chat about his career in public education. He talks about how he got into education and eventually started working at a school in North Dakota. From there, he was able to get a position in the Minot Public School District ascending to Superintendent. Throughout his career he […]
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Defense Rests in Hoffman Murder Trial 

By Kim Fundingsland on September 11, 2023
Closing Arguments Expected Tuesday  MINOT – The defense rested their case after less than two hours of testimony in North-Central District Court Monday. The State’s case lasted two and one-half days, ending before noon Monday.   Heather Hoffman, 26, is on trial for the April 22, 2022, murder of Alexander Eckert in the doorway of […]
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Bighorn Licenses, Upland Game Survey

By The Dakotan on September 11, 2023
ND Game and Fish News Six Bighorn Sheep LicensesThe North Dakota Game and Fish Department allocated six bighorn sheep licenses for the 2023 hunting season, one more than last year.One license was issued in unit B1, one in B3, two in B4 and one in B5. In addition, one license, as authorized under North Dakota […]
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Juror Removed, State Rests in Murder Trial 

By Kim Fundingsland on September 11, 2023
Defense Set to Present Case  MINOT – The State finished presenting their case against Heather Hoffman, 26, Minot, about 10:15 a.m. Monday. Hoffman is charged with the murder of Alexander Eckert, 22, on April 22, 2022. The defense will begin presenting their side of the case Monday afternoon.  The trial resumed Monday with the dismissal […]
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A Double Nice Greeting 

By Kim Fundingsland on September 11, 2023
Identical Twins Enjoy Helping at Hostfest  MINOT – If the information is wrong just point a finger at the other person. Nobody will know anyway. You can do that when you are identical twins.  Bernie Sand and Betty Skari are identical twin sisters that have been greeting visitors to the Norsk Hostfest for a dozen […]
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Name Released in Towner Fatal

By The Dakotan on September 10, 2023
ND Highway Patrol McHenry County Fatal Crash - UPDATEWhat: Fatal CrashWhere: Intersection of Willow Road & 69th Street Northeast (approximately 4 miles north ofTowner ND)When: September 10, 2023 @ sometime before 7:28 AM CSTRoad Conditions: DryWeather Conditions: ClearCrash Involvement: One-vehicle rolloverType of Crash: RolloverAgencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau ofCriminal […]
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MSU Women's Soccer Wins Again

By The Dakotan on September 10, 2023
Road Victory SPEARFISH, SD -- Minot St. shut out Black Hills St. 1-0 Saturday at Yellowjacket Soccer Field. Minot St. improved to 3-0-0 on the season following the victory.  To complete the four game road trip, the Beavers head over to face Bemidji State University in non-conference battle of the beavers game on Tuesday (Sept. 12) How it […]
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