South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s recent farewell address highlighted her concerns about an “invasion” from illegal immigration, linking it to national security threats. Yet, at home, her state faces a paradox: a significant labor shortage in sectors heavily reliant on migrant workers.[...]
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Watch: The Hidden Costs of Mass Deportations
When it comes to the food on our tables, the journey from farm to fork involves countless hands. Many of these hands belong to immigrants who are pivotal to American agriculture. Yet, with President Trump’s plans for large-scale deportations, the fields of[...]
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City Council Agenda | February 3, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, 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[...]
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City of Minot Planning Commission Agenda | February 4, 2025
The City of Minot’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda for the meeting will be linked below and livestreamed via the city’s Youtube channel. Any persons requiring special accommodation is asked to contact[...]
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On This Day | Friday, January 31st
On this day in 1606, Guy Fawkes and several other conspirators in the Gunpowder Plot were executed for their attempt to blow up the British Parliament and assassinate King James I, an event commemorated annually in the UK as Guy Fawkes Night.[...]
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On This Day | Letters from the Legislature
This reminds me that in 1927 your legislature passed a law known as "The Commandments Bill," which provided that copy of the Ten Commandments should be posted in every schoolhouse in the state. Did [...]Read More... from On This Day | Letters[...]
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On This Day | City Band Forming Up
The first rehearsal of a new band that is being organized in Minot was held in the basement of the Westland Oil company building Sunday, with 16 musicians in attendance. [...]Read More... from On This Day | City Band Forming Up
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On This Day | Small Business Making Value Added Ag Investments
The Purity Bakery under the management of H. Carlson opened its plant in the Crowell Motor company building last Friday. The company which was formerly in the Auslander building on North Main street, has [...]Read More... from On This Day | Small[...]
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On This Day | Our Young Leaders
The Minot men who had the privilege of "breaking bread" last Saturday with that fine, bright group of young men and women who are members of the 4-H clubs, were very favorably impressed with [...]Read More... from On This Day | Our[...]
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American Airlines jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter at Reagan Airport near DC
On Wednesday night, a passenger jet collided with a military helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the crash occurred around 9 p.m. EST, all airport operations were suspended while emergency teams mobilized[...]
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Nebraska lawmakers consider measure to preempt local rent regulations
Nebraska lawmakers are currently discussing a proposed bill that would prevent local governments from imposing rent controls on private property. At a public hearing, supporters argued that the measure is a proactive step to fend off potential rent regulations. However, opponents contended[...]
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A Modern Definition of Marriage for North Dakota?
North Dakota’s approach to marriage is under review as lawmakers consider Senate Bill 2264, which seeks to update the state’s definition of marriage. If passed, the bill would transition from traditional labels like “husband” and “wife” to a broader recognition of marital[...]
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GOP attorneys general urge Costco to drop diversity policies, cite Trump’s order
A group of 19 Republican attorneys general, including North Dakota’s Drew Wrigley, is urging Costco to reconsider its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. In a letter directed to CEO Ron Vachris, they argue that these practices lead to unlawful discrimination and[...]
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Hoeven to Serve as Chairman of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee
Senator Hoeven will serve as the Chairman of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. The full news release from his office is included below. — OFFICIAL NEW RELEASE, SENATOR HOEVEN — WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that he will again serve as[...]
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Minot State invites the public to MSU Greenhouse open house
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University opened its new MSU Greenhouse in the Fall 2024 semester after a total reconstruction project and now invites the public to see the new space during an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The event will[...]
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House approves resolution making it harder to change North Dakota Constitution
HCR 3003 in the North Dakota House aims to change how constitutional amendments are approved by raising the voter threshold from a simple majority to 60%. Passed by a vote of 65-28, supporters argue that the current process is too vulnerable to[...]