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Mouse River Plan Spring 2023 Construction Update  

By The Dakotan on May 5, 2023
Phase MI-5 Northeast Tieback   MINOT -- Construction of Phase MI-5 is expected to start-up in the upcoming weeks as the winter weather appears to be behind us. Railway Avenue will have utilities removed and relocated in advance of the flood protection features.   Railway Avenue will continue to be closed to through traffic from […]
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Reduced Charge for Man Who Ran Over North Dakota Teen 

By AP - The Dakotan on May 4, 2023
Associated Press  WAHPETON (AP) — A man accused of intentionally running over an 18-year-old at a street dance in North Dakota had his charges reduced from murder to manslaughter, according to court documents filed ealier this week.  Shannon Brandt, 42, of Glenfield, North Dakota, initially said he hit and killed Cayler Ellingson in McHenry, about […]
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Carnegie Center to be Improved 

By Lydia Hoverson on May 4, 2023
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 City still owns the property […]
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Minot State Softball Eliminated at NSIC Tournament 

By The Dakotan on May 4, 2023
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 season for the Beavers (30-23 […]
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Trinity Adds to Physician Services Team 

By The Dakotan on May 4, 2023
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 ambulatory care system to ensure […]
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Fatal Crash near Manvel 

By The Dakotan on May 4, 2023
ND Highway Patrol   What: Fatality   Where: 5 Mi NW of Manvel off US 81   When: 21:00 PM on 05/03/2023   Road Conditions: Good   Weather Conditions: Clear/Dark   Crash Involvement: Vehicle v. Train   Type of Crash: Sideswipe   Agencies Involved: Ferry Township Fire, Altru Ambulance, Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office, NDHP   Vehicle […]
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Commissioners Cancel Youth Placement Move 

By Lydia Hoverson on May 4, 2023
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 separated from other youth who […]
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Senator Censured 

By Kim Fundingsland on May 3, 2023
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, District 40 chairman, told The […]
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Burn Restriction in Effect for Ward County 

By Lydia Hoverson on May 3, 2023
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 it a ban because we […]
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MSU Player Drafted in CFL 

By The Dakotan on May 3, 2023
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 classroom and on the gridiron […]
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