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“Why Not Minot?”: Diving into Minot's Perception Problem-Collom's Column

Perception - the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. Why define this? Because in recent years, Minot has suffered its own version of "death by a thousand paper cuts." A string of small controversies, missteps, and failed projects, none of which are catastrophic on their own, have slowly eroded […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 19, 2025

City Council Approves New Chief, Says No to Job Corps Letter and Grant Applications

MINOT — The Minot City Council on Monday approved the appointment of Michael Frye as the city’s next Chief of Police in a 6-0 vote. Frye, a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department and former Bismarck State College instructor, will begin July 14. City Manager Harold Stewart also announced plans to promote current interim chief […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 16, 2025
Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Chief Deputy Attorney General Claire Ness talk to reporters June 11, 2025, about an opinion related to Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s veto. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota governor’s veto ‘clear and unambiguous,’ attorney general says

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) North Dakota’s attorney general said Wednesday Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s veto was “sound,” dismissing a differing conclusion by legislative staff that his intent was unclear and the Legislature should hold a special session to fix the error. The opinion by Attorney General Drew Wrigley means $35 million for housing programs Armstrong’s […]
by The Dakotan
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June 12, 2025

Cyberattack on Major Food Distributor Beginning to Spark Shortages Across North Dakota

A cyberattack targeting United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has disrupted grocery supply chains across the upper midwest, particularly impacting rural and small-town stores in North Dakota. UNFI, a major food distributor supplying around 60 of the state’s 138 grocery stores, disclosed in a regulatory filing that it had shut down parts of its IT network […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 11, 2025

ND Ethics Commission has no authority to punish officials violating ethics laws, state leaders argue

By: Mary Steurer and Jacob Orledge (ND Monitor and ProPublica) This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Ever since North Dakota voters created an ethics watchdog agency seven years ago, dubious lawmakers have pushed back against giving it […]
by The Dakotan
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June 9, 2025
Minot City Hall (Photo: Kyler Collom, The Dakotan)

Minot Early Voting Not Included with Mayor Election

Minot residents heading to the polls this summer for the city’s special mayoral election will face a tighter window to cast their ballots. Unlike any recent local contests, there will be no early voting offered ahead of the August 5 election, raising concerns about the impact on the city’s already low voter turnout. The decision, […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 6, 2025

Public Gets Update on Next Phase of Mouse River Flood Protection Project

Minot, ND — Local officials and engineers presented updated plans Thursday evening for the next phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project, outlining upcoming construction near Burdick Expressway and addressing residents’ concerns about property impacts, access, and flood insurance. David Ashley, Chairman of the Souris River Joint Board, opened the meeting with an […]
by The Dakotan
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June 5, 2025

Early Minot Area Polling Numbers on Mayoral Race and More

Minot- Between the afternoon of Friday, May 30, and Wednesday, June 4, I surveyed 125 likely voters in Minot, most of whom were polled outside the Auditorium during election hours on Tuesday, June 3. Respondents answered six questions, including their preference for mayor and their opinions on Minot’s current City Council, Governor Kelly Armstrong, Congresswoman […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 4, 2025

Freedom League of North Dakota Launches with Mission to Empower Conservatives and Revive Civic Engagement

BISMARCK — A new conservative political force officially launched in North Dakota this week, with organizers of The Freedom League holding their first public press conference at the steps of the North Dakota Capital on Wednesday. Describing itself as a “bold, member-driven movement” operating within the Republican Party, the League says its aim is to […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 4, 2025

North Dakota domestic violence, sexual assault advocacy centers serve record number in 2024

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) A record number of people sought services from North Dakota domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy centers in 2024, a statewide coalition reported this week. The statistics include more than 6,300 victims of domestic violence and nearly 1,400 victims of sexual assault, according to the North Dakota Domestic and Sexual […]
by The Dakotan
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June 4, 2025
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