Today in Minot

Today is the final day of voting for the special election to add a 1/2 cent sales tax that will be used by Minot Park District to support construction of a fieldhouse at the MAYSA arena location. The proposal includes language that would reduce the Park...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for five projects. The awards totaling $1,084,000 were approved at the ADD quarterly meeting May 28 in Minot. The ADD Fund is administered by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture....

North Dakota residents who want to give fishing a try can fish for free June 7-8.That is the state’s free fishing weekend, when all residents 16 and older can fish any North Dakota water without a license. Residents 15 and younger do not need a fishing...

The race for Minot’s next mayor is officially underway, with four candidates qualifying for the August 5 special election ballot. Following a random draw on Monday, the candidates will appear in the following order: Josiah Roise, Mark Jantzer, Paul Pitner, Rob Fuller Each candidate submitted the...

For more than 30 years, Burdick Job Corps in Minot has been a stepping stone for students from across the country. Now, with little notice, those students are being told to pack up and leave by June 4. The closure is part of a nationwide pause tied to financial and safety concerns, but the human cost is unfolding quickly—especially for those far from home. While leaders call for reform or rescue, students are left in limbo, unsure where the next chapter begins. Joe Skurzewski with KMOT has the full story.

The Star Tribune is looking to turn a page. Under publisher Steve Grove, Minnesota’s largest newspaper is offering buyouts to veteran staff as part of a broader shift toward a more digital, future-ready newsroom. It’s a familiar crossroads for legacy media—balancing respect for experience with the urgency to adapt. Grove says the goal isn’t layoffs, but renewal. Still, for those who’ve shaped the paper for decades, it marks the start of a new chapter, both for themselves and for the institution they’ve helped build.

The loudest voices in a political party don’t always speak for its voters—but in North Dakota, that gap may be widening into a chasm. With new leadership elections looming, the state’s Republican Party is poised to move further toward its most populist faction, raising questions about whether it still reflects the broader base that’s long supported traditional GOP candidates. For more news and commentary on how the party politics are diverging from Republican leadership, Rob Port with InForum has the full story.

Fargo’s growth is prompting a fundamental question: should city leaders still be elected citywide, or is it time to break things down by neighborhood? A group of residents, including two former commissioners, is pushing to replace the city’s commission-style government with a council system. Supporters say it would improve representation and lower campaign costs. Critics, including Mayor Tim Mahoney, say the current system works just fine. Before voters weigh in, supporters must first clear a big hurdle—gathering thousands of signatures to get the issue on the ballot. Melissa Van Der Stad with InForum has the full story.

Each spring, Minnesota’s turtles follow ancient instincts—crossing roads to nest in the same spots their mothers once did. Too often, they don’t make it. Tired of witnessing crushed shells and missed chances, two sisters turned heartbreak into action. With TurtlTracker, they’re using tech to empower everyday Minnesotans to protect these quiet travelers. It’s simple, grassroots conservation—backed by data, driven by community, and fueled by hope that small efforts can add up to big change. Even if it starts one turtle at a time. Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton with MPR has the full story.

Manitoba’s lawmakers wrapped up their spring session with a flurry of late-night decisions, fast-tracking more than 30 bills before breaking for summer. At the center of it all was a free trade agreement meant to strengthen ties with other provinces—and stand firm against mounting U.S. tariffs. The bill passed without the usual public hearings, a sign of urgency that echoed across party lines.