Report Released: Mayor Ross sent Explicit Content to City Employee

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 […]
by Jonathan Starr
April 1, 2025
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, part of the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, sits on Raymond Street on Sept. 18, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

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

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 […]
by The Dakotan
April 1, 2025
A gas flare burns in front of an oil pump jack near Killdeer, North Dakota, on Feb. 1, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

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

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 […]
by The Dakotan
April 1, 2025

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

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 […]
by The Dakotan
April 1, 2025

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

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 […]
by K.L. Collom
March 31, 2025
106.9 Graphic per Hey Tom Is On Facebook Page

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

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, […]
by K.L. Collom
March 31, 2025

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

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, […]
by The Dakotan
March 31, 2025

Future of Minot PD, Potential Facilities, and Crime with Interim-Chief Dale Plessas

In this episode of Minot Matters, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Interim Police Chief Dale Plessas for an in-depth conversation about the future of the Minot Police Department. From addressing current crime trends to exploring plans for updated facilities and department needs, Chief Plessas offers a candid look at the challenges and opportunities facing […]
by Jonathan Starr
March 31, 2025

US Supreme Court hears arguments over where environmental challenges should be heard

By: Alex Brown U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments last week in a case that could allow states to challenge federal environmental rules in more favorable courts. The case could determine whether certain U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations are reviewed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit — which […]
by The Dakotan
March 31, 2025

Minot Mayor Under Investigation: What Comes Next?

Minot - Mayor Tom Ross had an internal complaint filed against him January 28 and, subsequently, came under investigation. According to state law, the city has 75 days until the details of the complaint and ensuing investigation have to be made available to the public. The internal investigation is expected to conclude in April, and […]
by Jonathan Starr
March 31, 2025

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