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Wildfire Smoke Impacts 

By The Dakotan on May 17, 2023
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 air quality index sites today […]
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Bar Fight Fatal 

By Kim Fundingsland on May 17, 2023
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, Minot. McDermott admitted to an […]
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Low Fire Danger in Ward County 

By Lydia Hoverson on May 17, 2023
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 is currently in a low […]
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New Highway Patrol Commander for Minot 

By Kim Fundingsland on May 17, 2023
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, graduating in February 2008.   […]
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Human Relations Ordinance Postponed Again

By Lydia Hoverson on May 16, 2023
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 a place people could go […]
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Trinity Incident Remains Mystery 

By Kim Fundingsland on May 15, 2023
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, patients and staff in the […]
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Rain Good and Bad for Farmers 

By Lydia Hoverson on May 15, 2023
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 too muddy to plant, even […]
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Celebrating Mothers at the Zoo 

By Lydia Hoverson on May 15, 2023
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 zoo.  “We’re celebrating all mothers, […]
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St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation Grant Application Available

By Kim Fundingsland on May 15, 2023
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 organizations for projects and initiatives […]
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Deceased Named in Minot Shooting 

By Kim Fundingsland on May 15, 2023
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 Address:                 Willow City  Involved agencies: […]
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