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Dakota Square Mall Thriving During Christmas

By Lydia Hoverson on December 22, 2021

MINOT—Dakota Square Mall has been bustling with activity in the past few weeks, as both businesses and shoppers make their last preparations before Christmas. Many businesses within the mall appear to be thriving, despite online shopping growing in its efficiency and popularity. “We can bring in like 2600 [customers] on a Saturday,” said Faith Howell, store manager […]

Outdoor Lessons for the Real World

By Geremy Olson on December 22, 2021

It's a Gift This week is Christmas. Many of you have all your shopping done, and it’s just a matter of waiting for the big day to come. Others of you are frantically trying to get the last gifts bought and arrangements made. And I know there are a handful of you that are reading this thinking to […]

New Tax Commissioner Appointed

By Kim Fundingsland on December 22, 2021

Gov. Burgum Taps PSC Commissioner Brian Kroshus BISMARCK—Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Brian Kroshus to serve as North Dakota’s next tax commissioner. Kroshus will serve out the remaining year of the unexpired four-year term of current Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger, who is resigning effective Jan. 3, 2022. Kroshus has been a member of the Public Service Commission for just […]

Bids Awarded for City Hall, Transfer Facility

By The Dakotan on December 22, 2021

MINOT—The City of Minot awarded bids for two major projects at the Dec. 20 City Council meeting, with both projects going to Rolac Construction. Rolac was the lowest single prime bidder at approximately $8.395 million for the City Hall rehabilitation project, about 15 percent higher than the estimated $7.294 million. After adding costs for four […]

Minot Flood Control Project and the Fate of Anne Street Bridge

By Jasahd Stewart on December 21, 2021

MINOT—Monday, Dec. 20, the City Council unanimously agreed to wait two weeks before giving its decision on the MI-6 phase of the flood control project, a decision that could result in either the demolition or remodeling of the historic Anne Street (or Saint Anne’s) Bridge that intersects with the schematics of the project. In presenting the plans before the City Council, Public Works Director Dan Jonassan introduced the Project Engineer Jerry Bents, who gave a brief overview of the project. Bents explained on behalf of […]

Tioga City Commission Votes to Increase Consultant’s Salary

By Nicole Skabo on December 21, 2021

Tioga—The Tioga City Commission voted 3-2 Monday night to increase Economic Development Committee (EDC) Consultant Dennis Lindahl’s salary from $60,000 to $70,000 per year. The approval occurred after much discussion among the commissioners, and only after the proposed raise was reduced from $20,000 to $10,000 per year. Commissioners voted 2-2 on that motion with Tim […]

Minot Mayor to Run for Second Term

By Greg Demme on December 21, 2021

Shaun Sipma says second term would be his last MINOT—Mayor Shaun Sipma announced today he will run for a second and final term as mayor. In his press release Mayor Sipma stated, “There is a tremendous amount of optimism and growth taking place right now in the Magic City. We have become a much more business friendly community in the past three […]

Game and Fish Briefs

By Kim Fundingsland on December 21, 2021

Wes Erdle Named Game and Fish Employee of the Year Wes Erdle, fisheries development project manager for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in Bismarck, received the agency’s Director’s Award for professional excellence at the department’s annual staff meeting in December. Jeb Williams, Game and Fish director, said Erdle and his crew are responsible […]

Traditions and Customs Ground Us

By Rick Becker on December 21, 2021

Christmas is upon us. It’s the time of year in which we commonly remember and participate in a variety of customs and traditions. These are wonderful things, our traditions, and they should be celebrated whenever possible. Not only during the various holidays of the year, but more commonly in our life’s routine. In this context, […]

City provides help for residents to dispose of holiday trash, trees

By The Dakotan on December 21, 2021

The City of Minot will offer free dumping at the City Landfill between Dec. 27 and Jan. 8 to help Minot residents dispose of household waste that could accumulate during the holidays. City of Minot Sanitation Superintendent Josh Kraft said residents receiving City sanitation services can dispose of trash at the landfill free of charge […]

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