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Minot Traffic Fines Double

New ordinance takes effect January 1, 2022  MINOT—On Monday, Dec. 20, the Minot City Council approved the Minot Police Department’s (MPD) request for an increase of certain traffic fines within the city by 100%.  The following photos are samples from the list of amendments that will have an impact on the Minot Code of Ordinances. These changes are scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.  Back in 2019, the North Dakota legislature passed SB 2304 granting municipalities the […]
by Jasahd Stewart
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December 23, 2021

2,000 Airmen, Guardians are Denied COVID-19 Vaccine Religious Exemptions

Air Force and Space Force commands have turned down more than 2,000 requests for religious accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate while approving none, the Department of the Air Force announced Dec. 22. Airmen and Guardians whose religious accommodation requests are denied by their major command or field command can appeal the decision to the […]
by The Dakotan
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December 23, 2021

Dakota Square Mall Thriving During Christmas

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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December 22, 2021

Outdoor Lessons for the Real World

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 […]
by Geremy Olson
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December 22, 2021

New Tax Commissioner Appointed

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 […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 22, 2021

Bids Awarded for City Hall, Transfer Facility

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 […]
by The Dakotan
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December 22, 2021

Minot Flood Control Project and the Fate of Anne Street Bridge 

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 […]
by Jasahd Stewart
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December 21, 2021

Tioga City Commission Votes to Increase Consultant’s Salary

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 […]
by Nicole Skabo
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December 21, 2021

Minot Mayor to Run for Second Term 

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 […]
by Greg Demme
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December 21, 2021

Game and Fish Briefs

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 […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 21, 2021
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