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Port: The most unhinged North Dakota political story of the summer keeps getting wilder
Minot’s special mayoral election isn’t just a local political oddity—it’s a case study in how national turmoil is rewriting small-town politics. What began with a scandal-driven resignation has morphed into a wild four-way race featuring criminal records, far-right endorsements, and legal threats[...]
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Council to wrangle with property taxes
Minot’s attempt to follow a new state law capping property tax hikes at 3% has unexpectedly triggered a proposed 23% increase in next year’s city budget. Thanks to a provision allowing cities to use the highest of the past three years as[...]
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Port: Minot mayoral candidate threatens opponent with ‘cease and desist’ letter over criticism
The race for Minot mayor has taken a sharp turn into legal territory, with candidate Rob Fuller sending a cease-and-desist letter to opponent Paul Pitner over references to Fuller’s 2009 domestic violence conviction in Colorado. Pitner, who shared a news article detailing[...]
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Council addresses local preference, other issues
Minot is getting five new police vehicles—but not from Minot. The City Council approved a $238,000 bid from a Minnesota auto dealer using the state’s contract pricing, reigniting debate over local preference in public purchases. Some council members argued the city should[...]
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No shortage of proposed local transportation projects
In the years ahead, the future of transportation around Minot will demand careful choices — and tradeoffs. A new draft plan lays out more than $300 million in potential roadwork and mobility improvements through 2050, yet federal funding will cover only about[...]
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Minot City Council Agenda | July 21, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, 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[...]
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City raises tax assessment concern with county
At last Thursday’s local government liaison meeting, Minot officials raised a quiet but important concern about how Ward County is handling property valuation appeals. Decisions to reduce valuations for major properties like Trinity Health and Dakota Square Mall have prompted questions about[...]
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State-imposed tax cap creates challenge for some entities
Minot and other local governments are feeling the squeeze from a new state mandate capping property tax increases at 3%. City Manager Harold Stewart says the cuts needed to stay under the cap — from staff reductions to deferred equipment and infrastructure[...]
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Buyer sought for Minot’s eight-story Big M building
Minot’s iconic “Big M” building—a vacant, eight-story former bank—has been stripped to its shell and relisted for sale. EPIC Companies bought it in December 2021 and began converting it into mixed-use space but filed for bankruptcy last year. The city and school[...]
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Mosquito Spraying This Week in Minot
The City of Minot, in conjunction with Minot Air Force Base and the Ohio Air National Guard, has scheduled aerial spraying for mosquito control in the Minot area for an evening between July 14-18, weather permitting. A second spraying has been scheduled[...]
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Michael Frye sworn in as Minot’s new police chief
Minot has a new chief — and he’s eager to get to work. Michael Frye stepped into his role today, bringing over two decades of experience and a clear vision for the department’s future. His priorities? Supporting officers, strengthening community ties, and[...]
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City faces policy decisions
Minot’s City Council is weighing ideas that could reshape how local business and civic spaces operate. At this week’s meeting, council members debated a proposed “local preference” policy for bid awards — designed to give Minot-area companies a better shot at winning[...]
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On This Day | New City Hall Commissioned
The Councilmen of Minot decided Monday evening, that Minot should have a $10,00 city hall and firemen's headquarters together with a jail, and that bids for the same should be placed in the official [...]Read More... from On This Day | New[...]
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Mayor candidate files federal lawsuit against city police, county sheriff
A new twist has emerged in Minot’s mayoral race. Candidate Josiah Roise, along with family members, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Minot Police Department and Ward County Sheriff’s Office, alleging constitutional violations stemming from a 2019 search and seizure incident.[...]
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Minot City Manager is a finalist for same position in Pasco, Wash.
Minot’s city manager, Harold Stewart, is once again a finalist for a top job in Washington state, this time in the growing city of Pasco. It’s the second time in recent months Stewart has been in the running for a Pacific Northwest[...]