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Choosing Minot’s Next Mayor: Special Election vs. Council Appointment

This article was edited to remove the timeline of when a special election must take place. On April 1, former Minot Mayor Tom Ross submitted his letter of resignation at the finalization of a months-long investigation that began on January 28. During a Special City Council Meeting held that same day, the Minot City Council […]
by Jonathan Starr
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April 2, 2025

Special City Council Meeting Details Ross Resignation and Next Steps

Minot-Following the release of a bombshell investigative report detailing misconduct by now former Mayor Tom Ross, the Minot City Council convened a dramatic special session Tuesday afternoon before a packed City Hall. This marks the first resignation of a sitting mayor in Minot in over a century. The council unanimously approved Council President Mark Jantzer […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 1, 2025

Minot Mayor Under Investigation: What Comes Next?

Minot - Mayor Tom Ross had an internal complaint filed against him January 28 and, subsequently, came under investigation. According to state law, the city has 75 days until the details of the complaint and ensuing investigation have to be made available to the public. The internal investigation is expected to conclude in April, and […]
by Jonathan Starr
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March 31, 2025

Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a property tax bill Thursday, but adopted amendments such as reducing the proposed tax credit for homeowners. Senate Majority Leader Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot, supported amendments to House Bill 1176, a property tax proposal backed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Hogue proposed lowering the […]
by The Dakotan
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March 28, 2025

Not Guilty: Nichole Rice Acquitted in Anita Knutson Murder Trial

GRAND FORKS, ND – After a week of testimony and years of speculation, Nichole Rice has been found not guilty in the 2007 stabbing death of Anita Knutson. The verdict, delivered today by a Grand Forks County jury, brings a dramatic conclusion to a case that remained unsolved for nearly 15 years before Rice’s 2022 […]
by K.L. Collom
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March 26, 2025
Voting booth (Photo: Charlene Nelson/The Dakotan)

Trump signs broad elections order requiring proof of citizenship

By: Ariana Figueroa (North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order that overhauls the administration of U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. It’s likely to face legal challenges from voting rights groups and Democratic state attorneys general. The order is an extension of the president’s rhetoric on […]
by The Dakotan
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March 26, 2025

Trump’s DOJ Launches Review Of Law Firms That Participated In ‘Weaponized Lawfare’

Katelynn Richardson (Daily Caller News Foundation) The Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a review of law firms that have participated in “weaponized lawfare” in response to President Donald Trump’s memo targeting misconduct by attorneys pursuing litigation against the federal government, a spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Trump issued a memo Saturday aimed […]
by The Dakotan
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March 24, 2025

Education Saving Accounts in North Dakota? Andrew Nyhus explains

In this episode of The Conversation, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Andrew Nyhus to unpack two major education bills making waves in North Dakota: House Bill 1540 and Senate Bill 2400. They break down what the proposed Education Savings Account program (HB1540) would mean for families, schools, and public funding — and how SB2400 […]
by Jonathan Starr
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March 24, 2025

Nichole Rice Trial: Week in Review – Testimonies, Key Moments, and What’s Ahead

This week marked the opening of the highly anticipated trial of Nichole Rice, the former roommate of Anita Knutson, whose 2007 murder left the Minot community searching for answers. After nearly two decades, the courtroom is now the center of attention as witnesses take the stand and long-buried questions resurface. At the forefront of the […]
by Jonathan Starr
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March 23, 2025
Small lake in a coulee beside the battlefield. Photo by L. Barkwell, 2011.

The Forgotten Battle Just A Few Miles South of Minot-Collom's Column

I joined The Dakotan with aspirations of making documentaries, and while that remains a goal, I felt the need to share one of the stories I planned to bring forward. Imagine a large-scale military siege unfolding just south of Minot in an unmarked modern day field. An event largely forgotten by history, overshadowed by the […]
by K.L. Collom
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March 22, 2025
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