Through November, hotel occupancy rates in Minot were just above 50%. And since the peak of the boom in 2012, the average price of a room has dropped from $119 to $91. The situation has innkeepers looking for ways to attract visitors to Minot.
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The bond issue required a 60% supporting vote; it was approved on the second try.
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Thanks to a generous benefactor, the Severson Entrepreneurship Program at Minot State has $2 million more then they did a day ago. University officials have indicated they will apply for an additional million dollar matching grant from a state program.
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Several area small towns will benefit from federal funding tied to water projects. Specifically, Glenburn, Mohall, and Makoti will all see a share of a nearly $25 million allocation. KMOT has more details.
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Minot’s AmeriCorps Vista volunteers are making up their program as they go along, but one of their priority missions: helping Minot’s vulnerable populations.
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Last year, the legislature rejected a bill that banned discrimination based on sexual orientation. That action left cities the option of making their own laws, and a few have done just that. But Minot is not among them.
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The oil patch slowdown in private development is allowing a catch-up period for a lot of municipal work. And the counties most affected by oil and gas development commissioning a study to identify the most vital needs.
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Congratulations to Carol and Jim Carr, owners of the Dakotah Rose for being named the best bed and breakfast in North Dakota. KMOT News has the story.
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The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has a new program for farmers and ranchers interested in transitioning their operations to meet ‘organic’ guidelines. KMOT News has the story.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal by the State of North Dakota on the fetal heart beat law. The ruling from the lower court will stand; the law cannot take effect. The state spent $240k defending the law.
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When you’ve got a lot of people going hungry and a lot of other people throwing away food, there’s a problem of efficiency that’s worth looking at. A new program from the EPA has intentions of closing the gap. Learn more from KMOT.
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The result of the Every Student Succeeds Act — more local control. State officials have formed a taskforce to look at how we in North Dakota will be measuring the success rates of our students and schools. KMOT News has the story.
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Crime was the primary topic at a neighborhood gathering earlier this week. The message from Minot Police officer Aaron Moss, “Don’t live in fear”, but be smart too. Lock up valuables and put things away so you won’t a victim of a crime of opportunity.
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Construction on the new Ward County administration building is wrapping up. Most departments have already made the move into their new space. Preliminary groundwork on the new jail is also complete.
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Rice Lake has been on the rise for years now and what to do about it remains a question, but some residents are temporarily surrendering to the water in order to get property cleaned up in front of winter.
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South of Minot there’s a new school open on the prairie and now attending for the first time in a long time — high school students. KMOT has the story that includes video of the new addition to South Prairie school.
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