Despite all the gloom and doom of a seemingly endless political campaign, the USA is doing better economically than any place in the world. China is not factored as a comparable due to its lack of freedom. Russia has an economy equivalent to Illinois. Yet, we whine and demonize each other. Our economic engine has
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This year’s regular rain is giving rise to summer’s nuisance. And action is scheduled to do something about it. Check out the City of Minot’s news release below on aerial mosquito spraying that will take place July 15-19 and August 5-9. — Official News Release, City of Minot — The City of Minot, in conjunction
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The City of Minot Public Works Department is requesting City Council approve purchase of 7.5 acres of land immediately East and adjacent to the existing Public Works complex in Southeast Minot. The item is on tonight’s City Council agenda, and the request is for a budget amendment and purchase agreement approval in the amount of
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Upon digestion of the North Dakota primary elections, a few things have surfaced. For all practical purposes, it is arguable that Lt. Governor Tammy Miller has been the acting Governor of North Dakota for about one year while Governor Burgum has been traveling the country running for President, Vice President, a cabinet position, or whatever.
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Four write-in candidates for seats on the Ward County Commission have qualified for the November general election. Two declared candidates, Shelly Weppler and Jedidiah Rader were unofficially qualified at the close of Tuesday’s primary election, but write-in candidates needed at least 300 votes and remain in the top six overall to qualify for the November
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Below are election results that have been posted to the Secretary of State’s tracking system. Minot City Council Minot Park Board Minot Public School Board Ward County Commissioner (Primary) Ms. Weppler and Mr. Rader advance to the November election. If write in candidates receive 300 votes they advance to the November election. Declared write-in candidates
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As you (hopefully) head to the polls today, one of the races you’ll be asked to decide – if you live in Minot – is who to choose for Minot’s City Council. When you get to that portion of the ballot, you’ll encounter seven names. You’ll only get to choose three of them. Hopefully you
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Soon our North Dakota Primary Election will be over. So many choices. Which gubernatorial candidate to vote for? The lying lawyer or the lying CEO? Or, are they both telling the truth? Shall we vote for the guy with gelled hair and designer glassess running for Congress who brandishes an assault weapon, or pity him
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Sometimes, all we have to do to create something, is not destroy something. It’s not a complicated idea, but it is – apparently – not a commonly understood one, either. It’s also one we need to be reminded of from time to time. This is one of those times. There’s a story from three years
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If you’ve been following my news and commentary on the Nok Back Tavern acquisition, you must be thinking, “he really liked that place.” And yes, I do enjoy a beer with friends. Sadly, I never made it to the Nok Back Tavern. Perhaps that’s its own lesson in what happens when we don’t support our
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Yesterday, I joined the team at The Dakotan for a conversation on serving on City Council, the upcoming local elections, and my recent work covering the Nok Back Tavern acquisition. It was a fun chat, thanks to the hosts Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collum. And they do these weekly with different guests, so throw a
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On a 4-3 vote, Minot City Council voted to release executive session records from April 15th and May 6th related to the purchase of the Nok Back Tavern properties. This story is part of ongoing coverage of the land acquisition that has raised questions on executive session practices and transparency. An Attorney General Opinion has
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The City of Minot intends to demolish the recently purchased Nok Back Tavern property without first seeking Planning Commission approval for zoning changes or future land use changes.
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A 28-year-old female medical doctor, finishing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, has three job offers of equal pay and professional environments: Minot, Duluth, and Billings.
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Suspend reality for a moment. Instead of the office you are seeking, imagine you are elected Dictator of Minot for a 15-year term.
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However, only members who live within a certain neighborhood pay membership fees, while others from surrounding areas enjoy the club’s benefits without contributing financially.
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