This June Minot will hold a government transition election that will place six newly elected City Council Alderman plus our current Mayor in charge of the City. Monday was the filing deadline for those seeking one of those six seats; nine people filed to have their names on the ballot. The move will also signal
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Between flood protection and NAWS, water-related infrastructure is what we’re going to be paying for Minot for a while. Minot’s Liasion Committee met yesterday, and among the discussion, pieces was how we’re going to meet our financial obligations on these projects. Jill Schramm with the Minot Daily News has the story.
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In the flood equation that determines the fate of the Burlington and Minot areas each spring, the Des Lacs is the wild card. And this spring it’s running, but it’s not out of control or out of the banks. Kim Fundingsland has the story.
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The Ice Cold Ryders Motorcycle Club was facing charges of selling alcohol without a license, but those charges have been dismissed based on a motion filed by the State’s Attorney. Assets seized are also expected to be ordered returned.
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Charges against currently-suspended Ward County Sheriff Kukowski that resulted from the death of inmate Dustin Irwin in October of 2014 are hanging on a technical mistake made by the special prosecuting attorney. It’s a matter of date, and in the case of typing 2014 versus 2015 created a legal argument may halt the prosecution.
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Jill Schramm with the Minot Daily has an update on Minot’s efforts to find funding for the long-term flood protection plan. An appropriation bill in the legislature is through the House and, if it holds together, it secures the state’s share of the first four phases. What’s less clear is how we’ll go funding our
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In anticipation of a heavier-than-average spring runoff, the operating level at Lake Darling will be lowered to 1594 feet above sea level — 2 feet below the normal pre-runoff level. The goal is to reach that level by the end of March, and as the releases ramp up over the next weeks, those on the
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A City of Minot Ad Hoc Committee on nuisance weeds continues to make progress towards a plan that will allow the City to more effectively manage properties where weeds and construction debris become an eyesore and problem for surrounding property owners. The method proposed: enhancing existing tools and upping enforcement. Jill Schramm with the Minot
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The City of Minot’s Sales Tax Ad Hoc Committee met yesterday for the second time. The committee is still in the information gathering process, and one of the presenters yesterday was SRJB Project Administrator Ryan Ackerman. He provided the committee with his analysis of paying our local share of flood protection, and it looks like
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North Dakota’s first opioid treatment clinic opened in Minot about six months ago, and clinic operators are already finding a steady stream of patients both in need of the services and hopeful about the positive steps they can take with the assistance provided. Jill Schramm with the Minot Daily News has the story.
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An art gallery featuring the works of local artist Walter Piehl on the first floor of the Gordon Olson Library, the missing money for completion of the seasonal air structure over Herb Parker Stadium, and resources to finish work on a facilities building, they’re all part of Senate Bill 228 that would appropriate $2.28 million
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The City of Minot will take its first step towards a citywide recycling program starting in January. A fee increase will help cover deficits that have been running in the sanitation department as wells as $600,000 in the budget for 2017 will cover the acquisition of automated trucks and city-provided bins. Jill Schramm with the
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The issue of the Ann Street Bridge and a new access point through Minot’s proposed flood wall at Main Street has been a topic of much discussion recently. Monday night, Minot’s City Council ended the discussion by voting to advance flood protection plans in their present form. No opening will be added for NE Minot
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The Minot Daily has the full story, here’s the quote from news release issued by the schools: “There is a national shortage of qualified ASL interpreters,” said Holly Pedersen, Department of Special Education chair, in the press release. “Our program allows greater flexibility for students to continue their education in the field of interpreting because
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The operator of an after-hours club that was operating more like a bar had his initial appearance in court recently. Kim Fundingsland with The Minot Daily News has the story on modern incarnation of our blind pig history. And on a related note, the Liquor License Ad Hoc committee meets today at 2:00 to discuss
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Voters gave medical marijuana the overwhelming stamp of approval, but the nuts and bolts of that law are creating headaches for those tasked with implementing it. Kim Fundingsland with the Minot Daily News has the story.
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