This Level of Transparency Isn’t Good Enough For Me

On May 6th, at 4:49 p.m. at a Special City Council Meeting, Minot City Council entered what is known as an executive session to consider two agenda items. The one germane to this commentary is included here: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: POTENTIAL LAND PURCHASE. The topic of discussion will be regarding a potential land purchase by

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City of Minot Buys Building Flood Protection Does Not Need, Plans Demolition

Minot City Council has voted to purchase the Nok Back Tavern building. The building is not required for flood protection, and the acquisition will cost more than leaving it in place.

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Today in Minot | May 20, 1926

Have you noticed the world seems a little screwed up these days? It’s kind of like somewhere along the way, the plan went sideways. If you’re among those who are feeling a little lost by all of it, or are tuning out because of it — and because of all the yelling, we’ve got something

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2024 Auto Insurance Comparison

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Insurance Department today released the results of its annual cost comparison survey of auto insurance companies in North Dakota, which illustrates the various factors and rates drivers pay for coverage. Participating insurance companies were asked to provide quotes based on 12 scenarios with varying factors, including age, family size,

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Minot Park District Agenda | May 21, 2024

The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting, and the approval of bills totaling $781,141.76 and

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Ward County Commission Agenda | May 21, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 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 action

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City Council Agenda | May 20, 2024

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 20, 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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How Much Have We Given Him?

Facebook turned 20 earlier this year. Next year you can buy it a beer – if it’s still around. It started on college campuses and grew like crazy. It was late in  2006 –  with momentum then fully rolling – that it began letting the rest of us in. There’s a lesson there if you’re

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How a Grain Silo in Norway Became a Global Modern Art Destination

Sometimes architecture becomes art in its own right. And while we’ve become almost immune to seeing them, grain elevators represent some of North Dakota’s most iconic architecture. But what happens to them after their use serving agriculture ends? In Norway, one of them was repurposed to hold a $46 million art collection. And it’s stunning.

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Have you noticed the world seems a little screwed up these days? It’s kind of like somewhere along the way, the plan went sideways. If you’re among those who are feeling a little lost by all of it, or are tuning out because of it — and because of all the yelling, we’ve got something

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These cities are offering free child care to parents and business property tax breaks

In Anchorage, Alaska, a sales tax on recreational marijuana is paying for child care and freeing up parents to enter the workforce. It’s just one example from around the country where the challenge of child care is an increasing detriment to workforce and economic development. In many cities, municipalities are getting directly involved with providing

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2nd annual Mac & Cheese festival headed to Mandan

The competition for America’s most comfortable comfort food would have a lot of contestants, but ‘mac & cheese’ would most certainly be on the list. And if you’re a lover of the savory staple, you may want to check out Bismarck’s Mac & Cheese Festival this weekend. Get the full story on a creative way

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The Death of the Mall is a Myth

It’s hard not to walk through Dakota Square these days and wonder what the future holds. Many spaces are vacant; depending on when you’re there, many stores are closed and keeping irregular hours. But Minot is not alone or an outlier in this trend. But according to Kevin McCrain, CEO of a company that owns

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West Fargo Revises Hiring Process to Attract More Applicants

West Fargo has revised its hiring policy, aiming to simplify the process and encourage more applicants. The previous and also recently revised policy required a hiring committee for all department head positions, leading to public meetings. Now, the city administrator will have more discretion and can consult with commissioners as needed. This change is seen

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Devils Lake Voters Say Yes to $27 Million Referendum for School Improvements

In Devils Lake, North Dakota, a $27.7 million referendum passed to renovate two schools, with an impressive 64% margin of approval. The renovations will include upgrades to Central Middle School and Prairie View Elementary School, aiming to address various infrastructure and accessibility issues. The community’s strong support for the referendum is commendable, and Superintendent Ned

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Bismarck Making Plans For Riverfront Amphitheater

It’s more than a decade since Minot went through the River Front & Center planning process. You can read about that with a quick search on Google or the City of Minot’s website. Since then, the community has routinely spoken out positively toward taking advantage of recreational and quality of life opportunities around the Souris

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