Ward County Commission | July 16, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 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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City Council Agenda | July 15, 2024

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 15, 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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Cedar Rapids seeks $12 million grant for trails along Cedar River, Is Minot Keeping Up?

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a bellwether community for Minot. They flooded in 2008 and have been remaking themselves through flood protection and community improvement initiatives ever since. In short, they are a comparison point. And one of the investments they’re consistently making — improving recreational opportunities around the Cedar River. Most recently, they’re seeking federal

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Go Fish

I’m not a professional angler. When it comes to tips and tactics on how to land a lunker walleye or fill a stringer in short order, I’ve got more questions than answers. In the not so recent past I casually refered to myself as the human cold front because of a perceived lack of fishing

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Ward County Issues Release on Localized Jury Duty Scam

The following news release was issued by the Ward County Sheriff’s Department. — Official News Release, Ward County Sheriff’s Department — The Ward County Sheriff’s Department has received numerous calls from citizens concerning a phone scam going around the community the last two days. Citizens are being contacted by an unknown male claiming to be

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Mosquito Spraying Scheduled July 15-19 & August 5-9

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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City of Minot Requests Land Purchase for Public Works Expansion

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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Ward County Commission Agenda | July 2, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 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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City Council Agenda | July 1, 2024

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 1, 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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Ward County Commission Agenda | June 18, 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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City Council Agenda | June 17, 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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Write-in Candidates Fill Field for November County Commission Election

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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2024 Local Election & Local Primary Results

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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Today’s City Council Choices Brought to You By #MakeMinot

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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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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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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