When Michael Frye took over as Minot’s police chief in July, the department was heading toward 12-hour shifts just to stay functional. Six months later, staffing is nearly full, morale is up, and Frye is focused on what comes next: more training,[...]
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Vendor error ‘exposed’ some Cedar Rapids police cameras (Troubling Video)
Public safety cameras are supposed to be watched by police—not by anyone with an internet connection. But a security researcher discovered this week that live feeds from Flock Safety cameras in Cedar Rapids and dozens of other cities were publicly accessible due[...]
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Minot man dies after being struck in crosswalk near courthouse
A 48-year-old Minot man has died after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing East Burdick Avenue earlier this month. Tristan John Wanner was walking westbound in a marked crosswalk in front of the Ward County District Courthouse on the evening[...]
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North Dakota leaders announce latest update on Statewide Interoperable Radio Network
When disaster strikes, you’d think every cop, firefighter, and paramedic in the state could talk to each other. They can’t—at least not easily. Right now, North Dakota’s emergency responders operate on a patchwork of separate radio systems, and getting them to communicate[...]
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The drone threat is here. Is our community ready?
Drone sightings are no longer a distant military concern—they’re disrupting airports, hovering near sensitive sites, and creeping into everyday public spaces. As major global events approach in the U.S., the risk isn’t hypothetical anymore. This piece makes the case that the front[...]
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Vehicle Fire Extinguished in Southeast Minot Parking Lot
Minot firefighters quickly put out a vehicle fire late Sunday night in southeast Minot. According to the Minot Fire Department, crews were dispatched at about 11:17 p.m. to a report of a vehicle on fire in a hotel parking lot. Engine 2[...]
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Two Serious Crashes Reported in Mountrail County on Icy Roads Monday Morning
Icy road conditions contributed to two separate crashes involving semi-trucks in Mountrail County on Monday morning, one resulting in serious injuries and another proving fatal. Both incidents occurred within about an hour of each other and remain under investigation by the North[...]
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Moorhead student arrested on suspicion of bringing 1,500 fentanyl pills to middle school
A troubling discovery at a Moorhead middle school is raising urgent questions about safety and oversight. Police say a 13-year-old student was arrested after allegedly bringing a large quantity of blue pills—possibly containing fentanyl—onto school grounds. The pills were reported by another[...]
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Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental health calls
Winnipeg is taking a significant step toward reshaping how it handles mental health emergencies. Mayor Scott Gillingham is pushing for a dedicated crisis-response service—one that sends trained, trauma-informed professionals instead of police to wellness checks and other non-violent calls. With well-being calls[...]
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Twelve Minot businesses fail recent alcohol compliance check
Minot police spent November checking how well local businesses are keeping alcohol out of the hands of minors, and most passed the test. Officers carried out compliance checks at 92 licensed establishments across the city, finding 66 fully compliant and 12 in[...]
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Fighting fires with soybeans
For Minnesota’s firefighters, a new kind of foam is beginning to reshape an old routine. Departments across the state are testing SoyFoam — a soybean-based alternative designed to replace the PFAS-laden products long used in fire suppression. The shift isn’t just about[...]
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Tributes pour in for renowned pianist Gordon ‘Crazyfingers’ Lindquist following fatal crash
A beloved name in North Dakota’s music community has been lost. Gordon “Crazyfingers” Lindquist, an 88-year-old pianist known for his quick hands and warm presence on stages across the state, died Friday in a two-vehicle crash near Garrison. His performances were a[...]
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Vision Zero ND reports 76 crash deaths so far in 2025
North Dakota is closing in on an encouraging milestone: traffic fatalities continue to trend downward. With one month left in 2025, Vision Zero reports 76 lives lost on the state’s roads — putting the year on pace to finish below last year’s[...]
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McLean County Crash Claims Life of Bottineau Man
An 88-year-old man from Bottineau died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 37. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports the collision occurred around 4:55 p.m. on November 28, as snow and wind created icy,[...]
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North Dakota submits proposal to ban candy, soda from food assistance
North Dakota is asking the federal government for permission to ban the use of food assistance benefits for soda, candy, and energy drinks. State health officials say the proposed change would promote better nutrition among SNAP recipients and strengthen the state’s case[...]
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Minot Police Provide Update on Nov. 7 Homicide
The Minot Police Department continues to investigate the homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of Friday, November 7, 2025, in northeast Minot. The victim has been identified as Anthony William Redmond, a 27-year-old Minot resident. Redmond died as a result[...]