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Looking North at the fire burn scar near the 2/52 bypass West of Burlington (Photo: Kyler Collom The Dakotan)

Burn Damage From Fire NW of Burlington

A fast‑moving grass fire erupted just after 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 20, along the Highway 2/52 split west of Burlington, sending smoke across the Souris River valley. Crews from Burlington, Minot Rural, Berthold, Surrey, Carpio, Kenmare, Minot Air Force Base and the U.S. Forest Service all reportedly raced to the scene, carving control lines and setting back‑burns that […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 21, 2025
Graph of Major ND Cities Mayoral Turnout since 2010( *denotes presidential-year elections)

North Dakota Voter Turnout in Mayoral Elections Since 2010-Collom's Column

Did you know North Dakota has 13 cities with populations over 5,000 (excluding Minot AFB)? In a state defined by close-knit communities and a tradition of practical politics, you'd expect local elections to bring voters out in force. Yet across North Dakota, mayoral races held in lower-profile June primaries often draw fewer than one in […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 19, 2025

Minot Police Investigating Series of Drug Overdoses, One Fatal

Minot, ND — The Minot Police Department has issued a public alert following a troubling series of drug overdoses in the community. In the last 48 hours, officers responded to three non-fatal overdoses. Tragically, investigators uncovered a fatal overdose today that appears to be linked to the same batch of narcotics involved in the previous […]
by The Dakotan
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April 18, 2025

Dunseith Debacle-Whistleblowers Alert NTSB to Aviation Safety Concerns Tied to Facility

The Dakotan has recently learned two of the nation’s most prominent aviation safety whistleblowers, Ed Pierson (retired Navy officer and Boeing 737 Max senior manager) and Joe Jacobsen (retired FAA flight control engineer), have issued a formal letter to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) warning of a serious and unresolved threat to public and […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 16, 2025

Paul Pitner Announces Bid for Mayor

Minot City Councilman Paul Pitner has officially entered the race for mayor, announcing his candidacy Tuesday morning in a statement on his Facebook page. An alderman since 2018, Pitner pledged to “restore integrity to the office of the mayor” and called for a renewed focus on civic pride and accountability. Pitner becomes the third sitting […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 15, 2025
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
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