Today in Minot

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a simple message to the well-intentioned who want to rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals this time of year: don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is...

Wyoming lawmakers are reviving a debate with deep implications for local control: should taxpayer dollars fund membership in associations that help cities and counties advocate in Cheyenne? Supporters call these groups essential—offering legal clarity, training, and a voice for small towns. But some legislators, including Rep. Marlene Brady, argue that public funds shouldn’t support organizations that might oppose state-level bills. Despite strong pushback from local officials, the issue isn’t settled. A new round of discussion is set for August, and the stakes are high for Wyoming’s smallest communities. Maggie Mullen with WyoFile has the full story on a meta-issue that’s beginning to surface in places like North Dakota, too.

For centuries, buffalo roamed freely across the plains, central to life for many Indigenous nations. This month, the Eastern Shoshone took a step toward restoring that bond—voting to reclassify buffalo as wildlife rather than livestock. It’s a legal shift, yes—but also a cultural one, challenging the framework that views animals primarily as products. With climate and biodiversity in the balance, the decision offers a new way to think about stewardship: not control, but coexistence. And other tribes may soon follow.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued seven line-item vetoes on six bills Monday, with many objections focused on policies he felt lawmakers “shoehorned” into budget bills or encroached on executive authority. One line-item veto was of a section of the Ethics Commission’s budget bill meant to protect lawmakers...

Minot North High School hasn’t been open a full year, but it’s already making history. This Sunday, 184 seniors will cross the stage as the school’s first-ever graduating class. For students like Camden Aufforth, Eleanor Kingsley, and Scout Plavney, it’s more than a ceremony—it’s a milestone built on resilience, school pride, and a series of firsts. From new traditions to lasting friendships, these Sentinels helped shape the identity of a brand-new school. Now, they’ll carry that legacy into whatever comes next. Kyona Rivera with KMOT has the full story.

Grand Forks has joined other North Dakota cities in passing a civil ordinance banning unauthorized camping on public property. Supporters say it gives law enforcement a needed tool to keep downtown spaces safe and accessible, while critics worry it punishes people with nowhere else to go. The measure passed 5–2, with one council member switching sides over concerns the city isn’t doing enough to address homelessness. The debate highlights a tension playing out nationwide—how to balance public order with compassion and real solutions. Matthew Voigt with Grand Forks Herald has the full story.

Minot’s city council is once again weighing public safety against personal privacy. A proposal to adopt license plate reader technology—pitched as a tool to locate missing persons and assist short-staffed officers—stirred strong concerns about government overreach. While supporters call it a smart solution in a stretched department, critics warn of creeping surveillance. With a divided vote likely, the council tabled the decision until after the upcoming mayoral election—leaving the future of the proposal, and the balance between liberty and security, still unsettled. Jill Schramm with Minot Daily News has the full story. Watch the debate below.

For thrifty Pennsylvanians pinching their pennies, their issue is the “right to dry.” And their law — protecting the right to hang laundry out to dry on the backyard clothesline — passed the Pennsylvania House on May 13. Local state Rep. Lisa Borowski (D-Newtown Square) wrote...

When a school thrives, it’s often because someone at the helm believes deeply in the mission. For Watford City High School, that someone is Principal Mr. Green—now recognized with the Excellence in North Dakota Education Award. But he’s quick to deflect the spotlight. For Green, the award reflects a collective effort: a growing, dynamic school with a student-first approach, a staff committed to innovation, and a community that feels like home. M.K. French with McKenzie County Farmer has the full story.

The City of Minot will host a public meet and greet for the three Minot Police Chief finalists on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 6:30–8 p.m. in Minot City Council Chambers. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@minotnd.gov. Michael Frye retired as a Lieutenant with...

Since 2015, Beck has served as Human Resources Manager for Farstad Oil in Minot, overseeing about 800 employees across several northwest states. In that position, she has developed experience in employee relationship management and data analytics. Beck completed a Business Administration degree with a minor in...

The School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 will hold a MPS Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Minot Public Schools Administration Building (Board Room). Live Stream is available on the Minot Public School Board YouTube...

Minot Public Schools has updated the location for its upcoming Negotiations Committee meeting. The meeting will still take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., but it will now be held in the Auditorium at Central Middle School rather than the originally listed Administration...