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Term limits resolution narrowly fails in North Dakota House; reconsideration vote possible Wednesday

By The Dakotan on April 2, 2025

By: Michael Achterling A resolution to change North Dakota’s term limits law failed in the House on a narrow 46-43 vote Tuesday, but could be reconsidered on Wednesday after five people were absent during the vote. The resolution received a majority of the votes in the chamber, but failed to cross the elected majority threshold […]

Daily Brief April 2, 2025- Mayor Resigns, City Council Discusses Future, Bishop's Advocate for ESA's, and Cory Booker Makes History

By The Dakotan on April 2, 2025

Mayor Tom Ross Resigns Read it here The City of Minot has released a redacted investigation report involving Mayor Tom Ross — revealing a January incident where he accidentally sent a sexually explicit video to the City Attorney shortly after informing her of a police officer’s suicide. The report concludes the act qualifies as workplace […]

Special City Council Meeting Details Ross Resignation and Next Steps

By K.L. Collom on April 1, 2025

Minot-Following the release of a bombshell investigative report detailing misconduct by now former Mayor Tom Ross, the Minot City Council convened a dramatic special session Tuesday afternoon before a packed City Hall. This marks the first resignation of a sitting mayor in Minot in over a century. The council unanimously approved Council President Mark Jantzer […]

Report Released: Mayor Ross sent Explicit Content to City Employee

By Jonathan Starr on April 1, 2025

Minot - The City of Minot has released the redacted version of the investigation report into Minot Mayor Tom Ross. The report reveals that on January 14, 2025 City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim received a phone call from Mayor Tom Ross informing her of a police officer's suicide at the Minot Police Station. Minutes later, Ross […]

North Dakota Catholic bishops urge parishioners to advocate for Education Savings Accounts

By The Dakotan on April 1, 2025

By: Michael Achterling Bishops from the Catholic dioceses of Bismarck and Fargo signed a joint letter Sunday urging parishioners across the state to contact their legislators and advocate for Education Savings Accounts. Senate Bill 2400 and House Bill 1540 both passed their respective chambers during the first half of the legislative session and would allocate state tax dollars to student […]

Tax exemption for oil wells outside North Dakota core areas approved by Senate

By The Dakotan on April 1, 2025

A bill to create tax incentives for oil drilling outside of North Dakota’s primary production areas passed the Senate on Monday, along with a possible study of the rising number of low-producing wells and their tax status. The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee amended House Bill 1483 to increase the amount of oil that could be produced […]

Daily Brief: Minot Mayor Probe, Teen Hit Near School, Minot Interim Chief of Police, ND Grant Cuts & More

By The Dakotan on April 1, 2025

Teen Injured in Morning Collision Near Minot School View the Full Article here A 14-year-old was injured Monday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing 11th Avenue SW near Jim Hill Middle School in Minot. Police say the teen was outside a designated crosswalk, and the driver was hindered by intense sun […]

Bill of the Day SB 2224- Should the Attorney General Control North Dakota's Gaming Industry?

By K.L. Collom on March 31, 2025

A bill that would give the North Dakota Attorney General full authority over the regulation of charitable gaming has narrowly passed the state Senate and is now under consideration in the House. Senate Bill 2224 would eliminate the five-member State Gaming Commission, an appointed body that has long overseen the state’s gaming industry, and consolidate […]

Brand New Radio Station Full of Familiar Faces (Voices?) Set to Debut

By K.L. Collom on March 31, 2025

Minot-Minot’s radio landscape is about to get a lot more diverse. After going silent last summer, 106.9 FM will return to the airwaves on April 1 at 8:00 a.m.(no, not an April Fool's Day joke), under new ownership and a completely reimagined format. The station, formerly known as KHRT-FM, has been acquired by RadioDifferently LLC, […]

Teen Injured in Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision Near Jim Hill Middle School

By The Dakotan on March 31, 2025

MINOT — A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck Monday morning in southwest Minot, prompting a response from Minot PD and emergency personnel. The incident occurred around 7:50 a.m. on March 31 along 11th Avenue SW, between Jim Hill Middle School and the First District Health Unit. According to the Minot Police Department, […]

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