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In the Opinion of Michael Connelly

Letter to the Editor

In response to Shane McLoughlin's letter to the editor. He seems like a nice man and sincere about his comments but 10 years in Minot doesn't come close to the Midwest Federal Building, that's the period of time it was closed. Let me explain. I came to Minot in 1958 after spending two years with […]
by Jonathan Starr
May 5, 2022

She's Not From Around Here: Mother's Day

My birthday falls right after Christmas. Often the day is spent in the car or airport traveling to or from visiting family. The business of Christmas and New Year’s can put my ideals for a birthday celebration on the backburner. Plus, I’m usually too tired from all the Christmas-ing to do much birthday-ing. Then, I […]
by Amy Allender
May 5, 2022

Shrine Circus Returns to Minot

Minot Shrine Circus back for year 68 MINOT — After a two-year break, it’s time for the annual Minot Shrine Circus! The circus returns with multiple shows from Thursday, May 5 through Saturday, May 7. All shows are at the All Seasons Arena on the North Dakota State Fair Center. “We are beyond excited for […]
by Tayton Hjelmstad
May 4, 2022

Food Supply Chain Affecting Inmates

County Approves Increase in Food Budget for the Jail MINOT — Ward County Commissioners approved an increase for the county's jail food services on Tuesday, as the supply chain has affected prices. Major Paul Olthoff, from the Ward County Detention Center, explained how the jail’s contract with Summit Food Service is ending in October. Summit […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 3, 2022

Much Debate at City Council Meeting

MINOT — Much discussion and some disagreement was had at the lengthy Minot City Council meeting on Monday.  City council members and county commissioner had a long discussion on the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) that EPIC requested for the Big M building. However, nothing changed on the matter.  City council then approved a Magic Fund grant […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 3, 2022

City of Minot Announces Extension of NDR Grant Deadline

MINOT — Minot officials have announced a two-year extension of the deadline to utilize all funds the city was awarded in 2016 from Housing and Urban Development’s Disaster Resilience program. Under legislation approved by Congress as part of the 2022 appropriations bill, the deadline to utilize the $74.3 million Minot received in 2016 from HUD […]
by The Dakotan
May 3, 2022

Alert System Mess Up Explained to Council

MINOT — The Minot Police discussed with the Minot City Council possible reasons as to why an evacuation alert was sent to an unnecessary number of residents due to the train derailment on Sunday. Chief of Police John Klug said he is still looking into exactly why and has come up with some answers. “Hopefully […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 3, 2022

City Reschedules Clean-up Day around City of Minot Landfill

MINOT — The City of Minot has rescheduled its cleanup day around the city landfill for May 13. “The weather hasn’t been very cooperative with our previous dates, but we’ll keep trying until we can get this area cleaned up,” Mayor Shaun Sipma said. “Hopefully, we get good weather on May 13 and we can […]
by The Dakotan
May 3, 2022

BNSF, Amtrak Services Resume

BURLINGTON — Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Amtrak resumed services Monday. Burlington Northern Santa Fe issued a statement saying that the track where a train derailed is now open as of 2:30 a.m. BNSF General Director of Public Affairs Lena Kent said BNSF is still in the process of clearing the damaged equipment and fixing […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 2, 2022

Black Hawk Used to Suppress Train Derailment Fire

BURLINGTON — A North Dakota National Guard helicopter helped fight Sunday's train derailment fire. The Black Hawk helicopter distributed thousands of gallons of water over the almost 20 burning train cars that derailed early Sunday morning near Burlington. National Guard Public Affairs Director William Prokopyk said Governor Doug Burgum authorized the ND National Guard to […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 2, 2022
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