Minot Park Board Agenda | July 16, 2024

The Minot Park Board will meet for it’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to consider the agenda attached below. The Park District meets in Room 203 at the Minot Municipal Auditorium on the third Tuesday of each month. Park District meetings are also live-streamed through the district’s Youtube Channel

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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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FEMA is making an example of this Florida boomtown; And Why it Matters in Minot.

Flood protection is costing Minot a lot. From the properties it is taking to the outright dollars we’re dedicating a lot. And the further we get from 2011, the easier it becomes to ask if it’s worth it. Among the big reasons why we’re making the investment is the forecasted-to-change federal flood insurance program. To

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American Prosperity in the Midst of Political Poverty?

Despite all the gloom and doom of a seemingly endless political campaign, the USA is doing better economically than any place in the world. China is not factored as a comparable due to its lack of freedom. Russia has an economy equivalent to Illinois. Yet, we whine and demonize each other. Our economic engine has

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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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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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Gubernatorial Election Reflections

Upon digestion of the North Dakota primary elections, a few things have surfaced. For all practical purposes, it is arguable that Lt. Governor Tammy Miller has been the acting Governor of North Dakota for about one year while Governor Burgum has been traveling the country running for President, Vice President, a cabinet position, or whatever.

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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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The importance of the free press in our democracy

In a speech at Norway House, The Norwegian American’s Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall emphasized the vital role of a free press in a democratic society. She highlighted the challenges faced by newspapers in the digital age and emphasized the importance of quality journalism over free, unverified information on social media. Reinhall also discussed the need

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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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