In the Opinion of Michael Connelly

Letter to the Editor

For many years we have had a county commissioner know by many probably the most negative to ever serve as commissioner. As a farm boy, I appreciate good farm-to-market roads. His ideal is a paved road from his farm house to the elevator. He has never cared about Minot (I’m using humor here). His plan […]
by Jonathan Starr
April 27, 2022

Saving on Groceries Part 4: Final Two Tips

You may be finding it a challenge to keep food costs down, especially if you are living on a 2021 salary or a fixed income. These are financially precarious times and you need all the help you can get. So here are two more tips to help you manage your grocery bill. Buy in bulk […]
by Charlene Nelson
April 27, 2022

Police Make an Arrest in Homicide Case

MINOT — Minot Police say they arrested a woman this afternoon in connection to the murder of Alexander Eckert. They say they took Heather Renee Faith Hoffman, 24, of Minot, into custody at 3:45 p.m. and transported her to the Ward County Jail where she was charged with Homicide (AA Felony).  Authorities had found Eckert, […]
by Nicole DesRosier
April 26, 2022

Burgum Surveys Spring Storm Damage, Meets with Residents in Northwest ND Affected by Power Outages

BISMARCK — Governor Doug Burgum today met with local officials, residents and ranchers in Crosby and other parts of Divide County in far northwest North Dakota to survey infrastructure damage from last weekend’s severe spring storm and discuss how the state can help the area recover from widespread power outages. Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjutant […]
by The Dakotan
April 26, 2022

Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project Phase BU-1BD Burlington Levee Project to Temporarily Close Park Road

Burlington — As construction continues on the final City of Burlington Phase BU-1D of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP), contractors have scheduled a temporary road closure. Park Road will be closed starting the first week of May 2022, dependent on the weather conditions, for approximately 6 months. The start of the construction […]
by The Dakotan
April 26, 2022

Plea Disagreement in Murder Case

MINOT — A plea agreement brokered by the Ward County State’s Attorney’s office goes against the wishes of the family of slain Connie Rod, Minot, says Rod’s former husband. Daniel Tyler, Minot, had three daughters while married to Connie Rod. The daughters were 15, 13, and 11 years old when their mother was shot in […]
by Kim Fundingsland
April 26, 2022

Counties Discuss the New State Rule on Youth Placement

MINOT — Individuals from counties around the area heard a presentation on the upcoming changes for youth in need of shelter in North Dakota on Tuesday at an Elmer Jesme meeting. Lisa Jahner, assistant director of the North Dakota Association of Counties, talked about the difference between attendant care and shelter care, both for youth […]
by Lydia Hoverson
April 26, 2022

SRT Awards College Scholarships

Gives $8,500 to Local Students MINOT — SRT is pleased to announce the 2022 winners of five college scholarships. Of more than 100 applications submitted by outstanding area students, four winners were awarded the SRT Scholarship for $1,500 each. The SRT $2,500 Technical Scholarship winner was also selected. The $1,500 SRT Scholarship recipients are: Jersey […]
by The Dakotan
April 26, 2022

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation to Provide Blizzard Aid, Launch Disaster Relief Fund

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) have teamed up to support the state’s cattle ranchers who suffered significant impacts in back-to-back storms this month. First, the record-breaking statewide Blizzard Haley dumped more than 40 inches of snow in some areas and coupled it with consistent 50-mile-an-hour winds. Then, Mother […]
by The Dakotan
April 26, 2022

RQ-4 Pilot and Instructor Faulted in Crash that Destroyed $64 Million Drone

A drone pilot and an instructor at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., failed to realize an RQ-4 was 4,000 feet too high as it started its final approach and didn’t select the proper commands, leading the unmanned aerial system to overshoot the base and crash nearly seven miles away, according to a new accident […]
by The Dakotan
April 26, 2022

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