12,000 pounds of Wishek sausage sells out in West Fargo

Those Germans from down Wishek area are famous for their sausage, and the word is getting out in a big way. A recent sausage wagon sent to Fargo with 12,000 pounds of deliciousness saw people lining up more than 2-hours early and sold out before the days was over. Get all the savory details from

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How Much Extra Will We Pay to Buy Local?

There’s no shortage of ‘buy local’ campaigns across the country, and for good reason. The idea is simple, If we spend more of our dollars with local businesses, those same dollars will recirculate in our communities and have a larger impact. The alternative is spending at a place like Walmart where the dollars are exported

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We Did No Harm, And Look What Happened!

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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This is What I See, This is Why I’m Struggling

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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Council Votes 4-3 to Release Records on Nok Back Tavern Discussions

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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City of Minot Will Skip Planning Commission Approval Prior to Demolition

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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Ward County Commission Agenda | June 4, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The full

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Minot City Council Agenda | June 3, 2024

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, 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 857-4752. This meeting will include the roll call, Pledge

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Candidate Questionnaire: Sell Minot!

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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Candidate Questionnaire: The Property Tax Hero?

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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Candidate Questionnaire: Stay Nice or Get Real?

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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Candidate Questionnaire: To Each Their Own?

As the HOA president, how would you vote on their request and what would you consider as you decided?

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Candidate Questionnaire: Levy Taxes or Lobby the Legislature?

How do you vote on the Resolution Against Losing Local Control?

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The Ward County Commission Election Process is Broken. Let’s Fix It!

It’s time to do away with the County Commission primary process completely. Because, what’s the point? What does it accomplish besides making it more expensive to run for office and confusing voters?

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Norsk Høstfest Splits With Epic Events, 2024 Festival Will Go On

Since the news of Epic Companies collapse almost two weeks ago, questions about the future of the Norsk Høstfest have been a part of many local conversations. For the past two years, Epic Events has provided event management services for the Høstfest. Today at a news conference Høstfest President John Mackner cleared the air. The

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I’d Rather See Them Make the Sausage!

Before you agreed to make an offer and start a negotiating process, you must have first become convinced that you wanted to make the offer at all, right?

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