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Leif Snyder Honored by City with "Leif Snyder Appreciation Day"

By K.L. Collom on April 8, 2025

Minot-Monday's city council meeting included 3 proclamations for the city, with one holding a special place in our heart at The Dakotan. Our late friend Leif Snyder was honored with a special proclamation deeming his birthday April 17, Leif Snyder Appreciation day. Leif passed away last month at 51 due to complications from Type 1 […]

City Council has Eventful First Meeting Following Mayor's Resignation

By K.L. Collom on April 8, 2025

Minot-Monday April 7, led to a marathon city council meeting lasting over 3.5 hours that featured a plethora of topics ranging from debate over a new police software, to childcare costs, and even the likelihood of a special mayoral election. The meeting, led by acting mayor Mark Jantzer, began with 3 proclamations including one deeming […]

Nervous senators from both parties press Trump trade rep on tariffs as high as 104%

By The Dakotan on April 8, 2025

By: Ashley Murray WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs Tuesday as he faced senators from both sides of the aisle who relayed their constituents’ economic anxiety. Democratic and Republican senators alike questioned how the policy will affect their states’ industries in the coming months. “Whose throat do I […]

Keystone Pipeline shut down after leak in North Dakota

By The Dakotan on April 8, 2025

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) The operator of the Keystone Pipeline that carries oil from Canada into the U.S. has shut the pipeline down after a leak in North Dakota. South Bow shut down the pipeline at 7:42 a.m. Tuesday after a drop in pressure. The spill was about three miles north of Fort Ransom […]

Daily Brief: Special Election Likely, Minot Budget with David Lakefield, Day Light Savings to Stay in ND

By The Dakotan on April 8, 2025

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 […]

An Inside Look into the Minot City Budget and Finances with David Lakefield

By Jonathan Starr on April 7, 2025

In this episode of Minot Matters, host Jonathan Starr sits down with David Lakefield, Minot’s Finance Director, for an in-depth conversation about the city’s budget, financial planning, and the strategies behind funding key services and infrastructure. We explore how taxpayer dollars are allocated, the challenges of balancing a growing city’s needs, and what residents should […]

Petition for Special Mayoral Election Submitted

By K.L. Collom on April 7, 2025

Minot resident Josiah Roise said at Monday's city council meeting that he has submitted the requisite number of signatures for a special election to be held for the vacated mayoral seat. He followed that by announcing his intention to run for mayor as well. In the midst of the Public Appearances portion of the 3.5 […]

House votes down bill clarifying term limit start date

By The Dakotan on April 7, 2025

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) A bill that sought to clarify the start date for North Dakota’s legislative term limits failed in the House Monday on a 48-42 vote. House Bill 1300, sponsored by Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, aimed to clear up confusion about the term limits initiative passed by North Dakota voters […]

North Dakota lawmakers stop time-change bill

By The Dakotan on April 7, 2025

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakotans will keep changing their clocks twice a year. The state Senate on Monday voted 32-15 to defeat House Bill 1259 that would have eliminated seasonal time changes. Just before the vote to kill the bill, it was amended to put North Dakota on year-round daylight saving time. The original […]

Standing Rock leaders raise concerns about federal funding in meeting with ND, SD governors

By The Dakotan on April 7, 2025

By: Mary Steurer (North Dakota Monitor) FORT YATES, N.D. – Leaders of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe asked governors of North Dakota and South Dakota for help Monday as they face uncertainties with federal funding under President Donald Trump. The comments came during a rare meeting that brought North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and South […]

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