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Alleged donut thief charged with brandishing hatchet 

By AP - The Dakotan on December 28, 2022
Associated Press  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man is in trouble with the law after he allegedly raised a hatchet toward a convenience store clerk who tried to stop him from stealing doughnuts.  Brently Iron Road, 36, faces a charge of felony terrorizing and misdemeanor criminal trespass in connection with the incident on Friday, […]
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Minot Businesses After Christmas

By Lydia Hoverson on December 27, 2022
Locals Still Shopping lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  MINOT – Christmas season usually provides good sales for many local businesses. Some of those businesses at the mall and downtown spoke of how Christmas sales went, as well as how it’s going this week now that Christmas is over. Jennifer Ahmann, manager of Chico’s at Dakota Square Mall, which sells […]
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Wildlife Feeding Concerns 

By The Dakotan on December 27, 2022
North Dakota Game and Fish Department  Tough winter conditions thus far in North Dakota have some citizens concerned about the stress on wildlife.  Kevin Kading, state Game and Fish Department private land section leader, said harsh winters often generate conversations and questions about feeding wildlife, particularly deer and pheasants.  “The department does not promote winter […]
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Tribal Riders Honor Victims of Mass Execution 

By AP - The Dakotan on December 27, 2022
Associated Press  MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Dakota tribal members have completed an annual 330-mile ride on horseback to honor 40 of their ancestors who were killed in the aftermath of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.  The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that the riders arrived in Mankato on Monday morning after setting out from Lower Brule, […]
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McKenzie County Fatality

By The Dakotan on December 27, 2022
ND Highway Patrol  What: Fatality Where: Highway 85 near mile marker 177 approximately 6 miles south of Williston, ND When: December 26th, 2022, at approximately 0629 PM CST Road Conditions: Icy Weather Conditions: Cloudy Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs Vehicle Type of Crash: Head on Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, WilliamsCounty […]
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Raccoon Woman Sentenced 

By AP - The Dakotan on December 26, 2022
North Dakotan who brought raccoon to bar gets probation  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a bar earlier this year will spend a year on probation.  Erin Christensen of Maddock, 38, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of providing false information to law enforcement, tampering with evidence and unlawful possession […]
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Credit Union Helps Domestic Violence Crisis Center 

By Lydia Hoverson on December 26, 2022
Aspire Participates in Twice Blessed  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Businesses around town have been participating in a campaign that helps those in need.  The campaign, the Twice Blessed giving program, is put on by St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation who will match businesses’ donations to several charities by the end of 2022.  Aspire Credit Union recently donated […]
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Minot to Warm this Week 

By Kim Fundingsland on December 26, 2022
Return to Normal Temperatures  MINOT – The Minot region should see some relief this week from what has been one of the coldest December months in recorded history.  Tuesday’s weather forecast calls for a high temperature in the mid-30s, quite a difference from a lengthy stretch of icy temperatures and bitter wind chills. Wednesday high […]
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Light Show in North Minot

By Lydia Hoverson on December 25, 2022
Schlecht Christmas Light Display lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – Light shows have become more and more fancy as technology evolves. One Christmas light show at 309 24th Street Northwest is put on by Dave Schlecht and his family, who described his show as computerized lights that are set to music. “You can listen to it on your […]
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A Snowman in Sunshine  

By Kim Fundingsland on December 25, 2022
A Slice of Life  Kim.fundingsland@mydakotan.com  KEY LARGO, FLORIDA -- I’ll admit it’s a goofy concept, at least that’s one perfectly acceptable way of looking at it. I’m talking about a North Dakotan going to the Sunshine State and completely covering up in opposition to it.  Yup. Goofy.   Wait now. If a fair-skinned Norwegian from […]
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