Today in Minot

Minot police are investigating a train-pedestrian incident that occurred early Saturday morning. According to the Minot Police Department, officers responded to a report at approximately 1:43 a.m. on May 4, after a pedestrian was struck by a train in the 400 block of 1st Avenue SW....

Minot police recovered a stolen vehicle and a firearm following a brief pursuit in the early morning hours of May 4. At approximately 1:27 a.m., officers located a gray 2010 GMC Sierra in the 100 block of 1st Avenue SW. The vehicle matched the description of...

The City of Minot's Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda for the meeting will be linked below and livestreamed via the city's Youtube channel. Any persons requiring special accommodation is asked to contact the City Clerk's office....

North Dakota just added five more miles to its outdoor playground. The Roughrider Trail near Fort Lincoln State Park now stretches farther south, connecting to Fort Rice campground with sweeping Missouri River views along the way. Built in under a year, the new segment is tailor-made for off-highway vehicle riders looking to explore the state’s rugged beauty. Leaders say it’s more than just a trail—it’s a showcase of what happens when vision, cooperation, and wide-open spaces come together. Joel Porter with KX News has the full story.

Old theatres have a way of holding on to people’s hearts long after their marquees go dark. In Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Estevan, dreamers and doers are trying to bring these cultural landmarks back to life—not for profit, but for pride, memory, and community. From asbestos abatement to flood recovery, each project faces steep odds. Yet what unites them is belief: that a century-old stage still has stories to tell, and that some places are worth the work it takes to light them up again.

A North Dakota lawmaker is out of office following a harassment complaint that never became public. Rep. Jeremy Olson resigned Monday, just days after legislative leaders were informed of the complaint. The formal complaint was withdrawn after his resignation, but lawmakers say internal protocols were followed. Olson denies wrongdoing but says he stepped down for the sake of his family. This marks the second high-profile resignation linked to harassment in recent years, signaling that the Legislature’s updated conduct policies are being tested—and used.

North Dakota is now seeing a small but serious measles outbreak, with three new cases confirmed in Williams County—all among unvaccinated individuals and linked to the state’s first case in over a decade. Health officials say those affected are isolating, but the risk remains. Measles spreads easily through the air and can pose real danger, especially to young children and the immunocompromised. It’s a reminder: when it comes to highly contagious diseases, a single case doesn’t stay single for long. Morgan DeVries with KX News has the full story.

Minnesota lawmakers had a chance to ease the housing crunch by trimming red tape—but that window just slammed shut. A bipartisan push to reform zoning rules and make housing easier to build fell apart in the Senate, blocked by a mix of city resistance and political hesitation. Supporters called it a modest step; critics said it handed too much power to developers. For now, sky-high rents and long permitting delays stay put—along with the status quo that helped create them. Reform may be inevitable, but not this year. Madison McVan with Minnesota Reformer has the full story.

Most doctors in North Dakota have never seen a measles case—that’s how effective the vaccine has been. But as vaccination rates fall, that unfamiliarity could become a liability. Infectious disease expert Dr. Paul Carson warns we’re not ready for an outbreak, and recent cases in Williams County are proving his point. Measles isn’t just a childhood rash—it can kill, cause brain damage, or silently weaken immune systems for years. The risk is real, and the protection is simple: talk to your doctor about the vaccine. That’s the gist, Rob Port with InForum has the full story.

North Dakota homeowners are in for a financial boost next year, thanks to a new law tripling the state’s property tax credit to $1,600. It’s a big win for household budgets—but it comes with strings. The same bill caps local tax levy increases at 3% per year, raising concerns in fast-growing cities like West Fargo and school districts with swelling enrollments. While mayors welcome the relief, they’re now tasked with delivering services under tighter constraints. Relief is coming—but so are some tough local budget conversations. Kjersti Maday with InForum has the full story on some of the cities in East are positioning themselves for the new environment.

MINOT – Kasen Rostad’s introduction to golf is a familiar story. At an early age he would ride on the cart with his parents as they played a round. Soon, he was hitting a ball or two a short distance from the green or putt a...