Local preference in city bidding sounds simple enough, but Minot’s council is finding the details anything but. A draft policy would give nearby companies a chance to match outside bids if they come within 5%, but disagreements over thresholds, definitions of “local,”[...]
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On Budgets, Inflation, and Opting Out Locally
The Minot City Council is attempting to either hold the line on or reduce property taxes here in the Magic City. That is an admirable and difficult goal. According to the Wall Street Journal, inflation is currently at 2.9 percent. There is[...]
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Enderlin celebrates resilience after devastating summer storms
After a summer marked by tragedy, Enderlin is finding ways to heal. Federal aid is on the way to cover millions in storm damage, but just as important has been the outpouring of support from across North Dakota. Neighbors kept linemen fed,[...]
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Andrea Travnicek among 48 confirmed by Senate for Trump administration positions
Andrea Travnicek, a Minot native with deep ties to North Dakota water policy, is heading back into federal service. The U.S. Senate confirmed her Thursday as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the Department of the Interior, part of a slate[...]
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Minot City Council votes to remove recycling mandate
Minot residents will soon get to decide for themselves whether to keep curbside recycling. On a 5-2 vote, the City Council approved ending the mandate starting next April, letting customers opt out while keeping the $2.60 monthly fee for those who stay[...]
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Wee Links Golf Course becomes outdoor classroom for Perkett Elementary students
On Wednesday, a group of Minot fifth graders traded desks for fairways at the Jack Hoeven Wee Links Golf Course. The event was part of the First Green program, which turns golf courses into outdoor classrooms for lessons in science, technology, engineering,[...]
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Armstrong: New ND Air National Guard detachment to support B-52 operations at Minot Air Force Base
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced that military leaders have agreed to establish a second North Dakota Air National Guard detachment to support operations at Minot Air Force Base. The B-52 Operational Classic Association detachment was approved by U.S. Air[...]
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Finalists for Minot City Manager Announced
Three finalists have been selected as candidates for the role of Minot City Manager. Fourteen qualified applications were received during the application process driven by the City of Minot Human Resources team. Finalists will participate in an interview panel as well as[...]
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Minot High FBLA launches winter clothing drive to support local families
Winter in North Dakota isn’t forgiving, and for many families, even the basics like a warm coat or a good pair of boots can be out of reach. That’s why Minot High School’s Future Business Leaders of America are stepping in early[...]
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Sheriff seeks pay raises to retain staff
The Ward County Sheriff’s Office is warning it could lose up to a fifth of its patrol staff as deputies weigh higher-paying jobs with the Minot Police Department. Sheriff Robert Roed says the city is actively recruiting and offering $10,000–$20,000 more, while[...]
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Minot City Council votes to end ND League of Cities membership in lengthy budget talks
The Minot City Council has voted, by a narrow 4-3 margin, to end its membership with the North Dakota League of Cities next year — a decision that highlights how state and local politics can collide. Supporters of the move pointed to[...]
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Zoning broke our brains
Our neighborhoods don’t just shape traffic patterns — they shape how we feel. For decades, local planning rules have spread homes, jobs, and shops far apart, leaving cars as the default way to connect the dots. That convenience has a hidden cost:[...]
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Listen: Local news is not dead, but it needs you
Local journalism in North Dakota is at a crossroads. A new survey finds that while residents overwhelmingly believe losing their newspaper would harm their community, financial realities threaten the survival of many outlets. Advertising revenues are shrinking, and consumer habits are shifting[...]
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Minot Park Board | September 16, 2025
The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q The[...]
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Ward County Commission Budget Hearing | September 17, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the[...]
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Ward County Commission | September 16, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the[...]