Today in Minot

For some Minot residents—many older, disabled, or simply without other options—the ability to get to a doctor’s appointment, job, or grocery store could vanish on July 1. That’s when a federal funding shift cuts off support for the demand-response rides provided by Souris Basin Transportation. The city must now decide whether to step in and fill the $787,500 gap or allow essential transportation to collapse. At stake are more than rides—this is about access, independence, and the daily rhythm of life for those with the fewest alternatives Jill Schramm with Minot Daily News has the full story.

The FBI is planning a major move—away from its crumbling downtown Washington headquarters and, for some employees, out of the capital region entirely. Director Kash Patel says the J. Edgar Hoover building is no longer safe for the workforce, and that dispersing agents nationwide better reflects where crime actually happens. While plans to relocate the HQ to Maryland were shelved after President Trump returned to office, Patel’s push signals a broader shift: decentralizing the Bureau and distancing it from the political crossfire of D.C. Sean Michael Newhouse with Government Executive has the full story.

It’s not flashy, but it’s a big deal. After six years of work, Dallas just rewrote its parking code for the first time in decades—eliminating outdated parking mandates across much of the city. The 14-1 council vote means fewer arbitrary requirements, more flexibility for small businesses, and fewer roadblocks to reusing existing buildings. For neighborhoods like those along MLK Boulevard, it could mean new life in old spaces. It’s a quiet but meaningful shift in how the city makes room for people—not just cars.

For nearly 140 years, the State Hospital in Jamestown has stood as a symbol of North Dakota’s evolving approach to mental health care—sometimes hopeful, sometimes haunting. Now, with a $300 million investment from the Legislature, that history is entering a new chapter. A modern, trauma-informed facility will replace the aging campus, promising better care, more efficiency, and a clearer identity distinct from the nearby prison. It’s a major shift—not just for Jamestown, but for how the state treats its most vulnerable residents. Peyton Haug with InForum has the full story.

Chicago has no shortage of riverfront spectacles, but few match the whimsy—or ingenuity—of the Secret River concert series. Perched on a pillar under the Belmont Avenue bridge, with listeners spread across sidewalks, kayaks, and curbs, the pop-up stage brings local music to life in one of the city’s most unexpected venues. Musician Ben Kinsinger, aka the “River King,” kicked off the 2025 season this month, and more free-flowing performances are on tap. It’s grassroots, joyful, and pure Chicago—unpolished, surprising, and full of heart.

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his office. The cancer is hormone-sensitive, and treatment options are being reviewed. The news follows Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race due to concerns about his health and cognitive decline. His diagnosis has prompted bipartisan messages of support. At 82, Biden remains a former president and public figure, now facing a serious medical challenge in private. Jane Norman with North Dakota Monitor has the full story.