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Rep. Lori VanWinkle, R-Minot, speaks on the House floor on April 14, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota lawmaker defends absence as she’s urged to go without pay for vacation

By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) North Dakota’s House majority leader urged a state lawmaker Monday to forgo her legislative pay for a week of the session she missed while taking a family vacation. Rep. Lori VanWinkle, R-Minot, returned Monday after missing five days at the Capitol to go with her family on an annual vacation.  […]
by The Dakotan
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April 14, 2025
Fuller announcing live on The Dakotan

Alderman Rob Fuller Announces Bid for Mayor

Minot-Alderman Rob Fuller, 52, sat down with Jonathan Starr the morning of Monday April 14 to announce his intentions to run for Mayor. Fuller looks to give Minot a "fresh start" following the resignation of Tom Ross at the beginning of this month. Fuller was elected to city council in June of 2024 and looks […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 14, 2025
AI rendering of Adult Dire Wolves Romulus and Remus

Like a Phoenix Rising From the Ashes, Dire Wolves are Reborn: Could They Return to ND?-Collom's Column

Romulus, Remus, and now Khaleesi and Titus are the first living dire wolves in more than 10,000 years. Born through advanced genetic engineering in late 2024 and early 2025, these pups represent a monumental leap in science, one that has long been theorized over and now seems to be reality. Thanks to the work of […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 12, 2025

Potential Mayor Candidates for Expected Special Election

With a potential special election on the horizon, attention will soon turn to candidates working to gather signatures and secure a spot on the ballot. The Dakotan will be closely tracking those efforts, from signature collection to official ballot approval, as well as noting any candidates who ultimately decide not to run. This article will […]
by Jonathan Starr
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April 10, 2025
Interim Chief Dale Plessas speaking before City Council April 7, 2025 (Photo: Jonathan Starr)

Minot City Council Tables License Plate Reader Proposal Amid Civil Liberties Concerns

A proposal to implement license plate reader (LPR) technology in Minot was tabled Monday night after a lengthy and intense City Council discussion balancing the promise of public safety against the risk of potentially eroding civil liberties. The council voted 5-1 to pause any contract with Flock Safety, the proposed vendor, until a formal usage […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 9, 2025
Packed City Hall, Monday April 7, 2025-(Photo by Jonathan Starr)

City Council has Eventful First Meeting Following Mayor's Resignation

Minot-Monday April 7, led to a marathon city council meeting lasting over 3.5 hours that featured a plethora of topics ranging from debate over a new police software, to childcare costs, and even the likelihood of a special mayoral election. The meeting, led by acting mayor Mark Jantzer, began with 3 proclamations including one deeming […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 8, 2025
Josiah Royce with Petition at city council meeting 4/7/24

Petition for Special Mayoral Election Submitted

Minot resident Josiah Roise said at Monday's city council meeting that he has submitted the requisite number of signatures for a special election to be held for the vacated mayoral seat. He followed that by announcing his intention to run for mayor as well. In the midst of the Public Appearances portion of the 3.5 […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 7, 2025

Mayor Mayhem: Minot Looks for a ‘Stable Force’ to Lead

Minot - Following Tuesday’s Special City Council meeting, where it was formally announced that former Mayor Tom Ross had submitted his resignation and City Council President Mark Jantzer would step in as interim mayor, it seemed like things in Minot were finally starting to settle down. The lead-up to that moment had been incredible. An […]
by Jonathan Starr
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April 6, 2025
April 5, 1987 Front Page of the Minot Daily News following the Fire

When Minot Turned Black: 38 Years Since the Westchem Disaster – Collom’s Column

(With deep thanks to the Minot Daily News for preserving the historical record through its extensive public archives via the Minot Public Library) On April 4, 1987, a thick black cloud billowed into the skies above Minot, carrying with it the haze of smoke, the stinging acrid stench of chemicals, and the uncertainty of an […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 5, 2025
Arthur LeSueur, Tom Ross, and Thomas Lee, all have resigned as mayor

This Isn't Minot's First Mayoral Resignation

Minot-Mayor Tom Ross’s sudden resignation on April 1, 2025 marks a rare and dramatic moment in Minot’s political history. While this news has rocked Minot and made national headlines, it isn't wholly unprecedented. Though incredibly uncommon, he's by no means the first mayor to vacate City Hall before completing a full term. So, with this […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 4, 2025
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