What’s the Future of the Democrat Party in North Dakota with Lisa Hermosillo Watch Here In this episode of The Conversation, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Lisa Hermosillo for an honest and forward-looking discussion about the future of the Democrat Party in North Dakota. With shifting political dynamics and new voices entering the arena, […]
By: Ashley Murray WASHINGTON — Suddenly veering from his declaration a week ago, President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused his sweeping “liberation day” tariffs for 90 days on countries he’s said are willing to negotiate new trade deals. Stocks surged upon his announcement after days of wrecked markets erased trillions of dollars from investor portfolios. […]
By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) A House committee on Monday recommended several sweeping changes to the North Dakota Ethics Commission’s budget, including cutting a new full-time staff member and adding a new six-month deadline for processing ethics complaints. The commission in a Tuesday statement called the changes “a roadblock intended to hamper the commission’s work.” […]
By: Michel Achterling (ND Monitor) A bill to establish public charter schools in North Dakota passed the House on a 64-29 vote Tuesday. Senate Bill 2241 would allow the establishment of public charter schools in North Dakota. These schools would be under the same regulations as public schools, but operate outside the school district and be […]
City Council has Eventful First Meeting Following Mayor's Resignation Read Here Monday’s 3.5-hour Minot City Council meeting tackled everything from flood control and police surveillance tech to childcare costs and a possible special mayoral election. Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer opened the session with a nod to community resilience, while Alderman Rob Fuller pushed for prioritizing […]
In this episode of Minot Matters, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer for a wide-ranging conversation on the key issues facing Minot today. From updates on flood protection funding and city budget priorities to the outlook on special elections and leadership transitions, this episode provides a timely snapshot of where the […]
Minot-Monday's city council meeting included 3 proclamations for the city, with one holding a special place in our heart at The Dakotan. Our late friend Leif Snyder was honored with a special proclamation deeming his birthday April 17, Leif Snyder Appreciation day. Leif passed away last month at 51 due to complications from Type 1 […]
By: Ashley Murray WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs Tuesday as he faced senators from both sides of the aisle who relayed their constituents’ economic anxiety. Democratic and Republican senators alike questioned how the policy will affect their states’ industries in the coming months. “Whose throat do I […]
By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) The operator of the Keystone Pipeline that carries oil from Canada into the U.S. has shut the pipeline down after a leak in North Dakota. South Bow shut down the pipeline at 7:42 a.m. Tuesday after a drop in pressure. The spill was about three miles north of Fort Ransom […]
Minot Resident Submits Signatures for Mayoral Special Election, Announces Candidacy Read it here During Monday's City Council meeting, Minot resident Josiah Royce announced he has submitted nearly 500 signatures—well over the 293 required—to trigger a special election for the vacant mayoral seat. Assuming verification, the earliest election date would be July 20. Royce also declared […]
