Today in Minot

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – For the past 37 years the Transporter Erector (TE) has been a fundamental piece of equipment for operational readiness of the Minuteman III (MMIII) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. These vital pieces of equipment are responsible for transporting MMIII across...

The North Dakota Senate voted 27-20 Thursday to pass a bill changing which organizations can conduct charitable gambling. Senators debated changes made by the Senate Judiciary Committee in Senate Bill 2035, which pulled the words tourism and economic development from the definition of public-spirited organizations, one category of groups...

Nebraska’s lawmakers are taking a swing at modernizing state regulations with a policy package they’ve dubbed “GOAT”—Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency. This multi-step plan aims to trim bureaucratic fat, keeping pace with, and even mirroring, similar national and state efforts. Led by former State Sen. Laura Ebke and a cohort of dedicated officials, these proposed changes promise not only to cut red tape but also save taxpayers a significant amount of dollars.

Get the full story on the how the DOGE idea is rippling out to the states in from the Nebraska Examiner linked below.

North Dakota lawmakers have decisively dismissed a proposal to reinstate the old Sunday closure law for retail stores. House Bill 1150, introduced by Rep. Jeff Hoverson of Minot's District 3, aimed to bring back a mandate that banned shopping from midnight to noon on Sundays—a throwback...

“Take small scoops, and lift with your legs – not your back,” I said to myself. I was clearing an unexpected snowfall and high winds that led to drifting. The city snow plow had dropped a very generous amount of snow at the end of my...

When you move to a rural town, living car-free seems like a noble goal—less carbon, fewer costs, more reliance on public transit. But in practice, it’s a logistical maze. Buses often run infrequently, ride-sharing is spotty and expensive, and cycling can feel perilous. The challenge isn’t just personal; it exposes deeper inequities. For those without a car, life’s essentials—groceries, appointments, opportunities—become unreachable. Creative solutions like car shares and better infrastructure show promise, but for now, the countryside’s independence comes with a heavy dependency: a car.

This is a reminder for Minot. When we talk about things like affordable housing, we should probably add the cost of car ownership if we want to be honest, and we want a true picture of the world we’re living in.

Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota, is making waves this week as he signs an ethics agreement to divest from oil and gas interests he holds in Western North Dakota. It’s an action he notably avoided during his gubernatorial term, where as Chair of the Industrial Commission, he had regulatory oversight over them. As he stands on the brink of becoming the U.S. Interior Secretary, these steps are meant to prevent any conflicts of interest. It’s a striking reminder of the differences in ethics requirements between federal and state offices, especially as North Dakota prepares to address its own financial disclosure rules.

Amy Dalrymple with the North Dakota Monitor has the full story.

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s office at...

Jelly Roll will be returning to the N.D. State Fair in 2025. The Nashville singer/songwriter who sold out a performance at the 2023 Fair will be back Sunday, July 20th an the NDSF Grandstand. GRAMMY®-nominated artist Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) has emerged as one of Nashville’s...

A single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 2, approximately four miles west of Ray, North Dakota, resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man from Minot early Thursday morning. The crash occurred at 7:11 AM on January 16, 2025. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the...

A temporal, temperature-dependent work of art is being revealed on the grounds of the State Heritage Center. It’s the result of the tedious and time-sensitive work of Team North Dakota Snow Sculpting. If you’re interested in learning more, KX News has the full story that includes video.

Why does it matter in Minot? Well, maybe you’re headed to Bismarck and what to see a little artistry. Also, this activity is what’s known as “placemaking.” It’s intentional activity that instills pride in a place. And it’s something we can’t get enough of.