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City Compost Sites will Close on Dec. 15

By The Dakotan on December 13, 2021

The City of Minot’s 10 compost sites will close for the season on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Between Dec. 27 and Jan. 8, the City will accept Christmas trees at compost site #3 on the east side of Oak Park and at compost site #7 at 16th Avenue/16th Street SW. As a reminder, the City’s sanitation crews do […]

True Grit

By Jonathan Starr on December 13, 2021

Adaptive Sports Replace Boring Therapy MINOT—My day at the YMCA was done. My pool workout was over, and I was headed home. Distracted a bit by a friend saying hello on her way into the YMCA, I turned back toward the doors leading into the parking lot and found myself on a collision course with […]

Provident Home Companion

By Charlene Nelson on December 13, 2021

Preparing a winter safety kit for your vehicle Last week a couple readers suggested a column on winter safety, particularly for cars. The importance of this topic was made even more clear to me as I made the 4½ hour drive from Casselton to Minot just after our last snow storm. Those new to the […]

Minot Law Enforcement Hosts Cops and Kids Event

By Lydia Hoverson on December 12, 2021

MINOT—Children from all across the Minot community gathered Sunday morning, Dec. 12. at Walmart for the 19th annual Cops and Kids event. Law enforcement officers volunteered their time to walk with their paired child around the store to shop for whatever each kid desired. “The whole idea is to have a very positive interaction with […]

ND Petroleum Council's Christmas Gala

By Tisa Peek on December 11, 2021

Talked Benefits of ND Resources BISMARCK—The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) hosted its annual Christmas Gala this year at Bismarck State College’s National Energy Center of Excellence Dec. 8. President Ron Ness, board members, political officials, and many business members of the nation’s oil and gas industry attended. “We have an opportunity here in North […]

Vaccine Mandate Impacting Head Start

By Jasahd Stewart on December 10, 2021

Program being forced to close classrooms over staffing concerns By: Jasahd Stewart Minot – Minot Head Start is planning to close several classrooms to comply with President Biden’s executive order regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It is a federally funded program and will need to comply, so any staff members who do not wish to be vaccinated will be forced to quit […]

Combat Role in Iraq Ends, US Troops Remain in Country in Advise and Assist Role

By The Dakotan on December 10, 2021

The United States ended its combat mission in Iraq and will transition to an “advise, assist, and enable” mission supporting Iraqi forces, reported Combined Joint Task Force-Inherent Resolve Dec. 9. “Many brave men and women gave their lives to ensure Daesh never returns, and as we complete our combat role, we will remain here to […]

Air Force Releases Policy for Dealing with Unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians

By The Dakotan on December 10, 2021

Airmen and Guardians who are denied a medical, religious, or administrative exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement will have five days to start the vaccination process, file an appeal, or request to separate or retire, according to a new Department of the Air Force memo issued Dec. 7. Should the appeal be denied or the […]

Ward County Commissioners Elect New Chairman

By Jasahd Stewart on December 9, 2021

MINOT–The Ward County Commissioners elected Jim Rostad as the new chairman of the board Tuesday morning, Dec. 7. Rostad explained how the duties of being chairman are “not new or shocking” to him, therefore he accepted the position.  “I don’t miss many county meetings. I think I pretty much know what’s going on with the limits of being a county commissioner… I’ve been here for 5 years, so I have a pretty good handle for what […]

Bass Bandits Select 2022 Tourneys

By Kim Fundingsland on December 9, 2021

Innovations Announced BISMARCK – Less is more. Although the Badlands Bass Bandits will be cutting their tournament series from nine to six for 2022, it is hoped to increase participation in the circuit and also allow for a major event. For the first time ever, the state will host an open bass fishing tournament that is expected to draw top […]

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