Ward County Jail has had the company of an official from the State Corrections Department as it works to improve conditions and operation of the facility. One of the issues being addressed is getting the jail staffed properly and making sure those workers are appropriately tasked.
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Minot Public Schools is considering a plan that will move all district sixth graders into middle schools next year. Specifically, sixth graders at Bell School and Air Force Base elementary schools would be moved to Jim Hill and Memorial respectively.
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Having the Air Force in town adds $577 million to the Minot economy, and that’s on top of being a great neighbor who’s always willing to lend a hand when needed.
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A Minot Air Force Base women is moving on to the Hollywood round of American Idol. Vanessa Andrea earned her golden ticket and will be one of 200 final contestants. Full story including sound and singing from KX News.
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A former Minot Air Force Base Captain has been convicted in military of court of leading a violent street gang that dealt in prostitution and drugs. Full story from KX News.
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Janie Myers will be exhibiting her work at the Taube Museum right now, and she is one of the early residents at the recently completed Artspace in downtown Minot. KX News has her thoughts on painting and living in the artist focused building.
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Minot area lawmakers have been holding biweekly meetings to keep you and I updated on what’s happening in Bismarck. Oil-impact spending was a popular topic at yesterday’s forum, and KX News has details on that and other topics covered including flood protection.
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Travelers on County Road 10 east of Des Lacs saw an unusual sight yesterday after a pilot had to make an emergency landing on the highway. KX News has photography and more details.
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Funding for one of the likely first steps in the Souris Valley flood protection plan, the StARR program, was the topic in a Senate Committee meeting Thursday. Senator David O’Connell proposed raising the funding level by $11 million to $121 million total. Full details from KX News.
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Part II of Jim Olson’s look at the state of long-term flood protection in the Souris Valley continues with this feature on one of the likely first steps — protecting many of the rural residents and properties. Of course, everything depends on funding.
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The cost of comprehensive flood protection for Minot looks like it will top $1 billion. The completion timeframe looks like it still many years away, but engineers continue with planning in spite of an uncertain funding package.
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Though current signs from Mother Nature point to a less active flood season, the reservoirs above Minot are at their winter operating levels and ready to handle the spring melt. The first official flood forecast for 2015 will be released February 1st.
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In the case of the downtown parking holes, The City of Minot is exploring legal options, and at Tuesday’s Finance Committee meeting the option of hiring an attorney will be discussed.
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According to a state official, changes imposed by the State Department of Corrections are well underway at the Ward County Jail.
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Public participation in the National Disaster Resilience Competition will play a role in the amount of funding awarded so area leaders are reaching out in a public forum in Velva to gather ideas and feedback.
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The Minot Chamber of Commerce and local legislators are working to keep residents informed on the what’s happening during the legislative session. In this segment, Rep. Oley Larson comments on the bill to start a savings account for kids born in North Dakota.
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