USDA Awards $2.8M to Improve North Dakota’s Water Infrastructure

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded the following funding to improve North Dakota’s water infrastructure: $2,800,000 loan to the City of Richardson to complete a city-wide street and storm sewer improvement. The project will consist of milling, patching, and hot bituminous pavement overlay, curb […]
by The Dakotan
April 21, 2022

FAA Awards $405k to UND for UAS Research

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research grants totaling $405,042 to the University of North Dakota. $325,042 to Evaluate UAS Electromagnetic Compatibility. This research will assess the risks, identify drone design vulnerabilities, identify material and procedural […]
by The Dakotan
April 21, 2022

Minot PD Announces Officer, Employee of the Year

MINOT — The Minot Police Department held an award ceremony Wednesday to announce the Officer of the Year and Employee of the Year nominations and winners. Master Officer Taylor Jensen is the recipient of this year’s Officer of the Year Award. Officer Jensen started with the police department in August 2012. In her 9 years […]
by The Dakotan
April 21, 2022

She's Not From Around Here: The Unsung Hero of Blizzard 2022

We got more snow than I expected. When I wrote last week’s column the blizzard was impending with predictions hinting at the possibility of 30” of snow. However, with my vast meteorological experience (okay, I have none), I made my own prediction: Minot would get far less snow than expected and it would melt in […]
by Amy Allender
April 21, 2022

Murder to Manslaughter to Jail

MINOT — A Minot man removed his suit coat, was handcuffed, and promptly escorted to jail following an appearance in a Ward County courtroom Wednesday. Erik Steven Rod, 43, entered a guilty plea to a charge of manslaughter during a plea agreement hearing. Rod was initially charged with murder, a AA felony punishable by life […]
by Kim Fundingsland
April 20, 2022

City Hears Presentation on Anne Street Bridge

MINOT — The Minot City Council heard a presentation about the possible reconstruction of Anne Street Bridge on Monday. Lance Meyer, city engineer, said if the project is approved, the bridge would probably be completely redone and is projected to cost $5.4 million. “We could probably try to find a way to save a portion […]
by Lydia Hoverson
April 20, 2022

Four People Injured in Rollover

BUFFALO — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says four people were injured in a rollover accident near Buffalo Wednesday. According to the NDHP, Terry Almer, 62, Fargo was driving on Highway 38 and lost control causing the van to roll. There was snow falling at the time, and the road was covered with snow and […]
by The Dakotan
April 20, 2022
In the Opinion of Michael Connelly

Letter to the Editor

The political class is up in arms over a proposed ballot measure to limit the terms of the governor and state legislators.  First, they derided the concept as flawed and told us that the ballot box is how we limit their time in office.  Now, the offices of the secretary of state and attorney general […]
by Mike Blessum
April 20, 2022

Trinity Health Foundation Launches Capital Campaign

MINOT — Trinity Health Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a $15 million Capital Campaign for the new Trinity Health Healthcare Campus and Medical District. The Trinity Health Foundation’s $15 million commitment toward the $520.5 million project will be used in conjunction with bond proceeds of $328 million and cash generated from Trinity […]
by The Dakotan
April 20, 2022

Saving on Groceries Part 3: Cook from Scratch

In our attempt to lower the grocery bill we've covered things like shop with a list, have a super pantry and cut down on food waste. These all sound like Grandma skills. And the truth is, these are things your grandma did. If your Grandma lived during the depression (like mine did), she learned all […]
by Charlene Nelson
April 20, 2022

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