Minot residents heading to City Council meetings will now follow a clearer process when speaking during public comment. A new state law prompted the council to adopt a formal policy, including speaker cards that list name, address, and topic. The goal? Preserve[...]
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Minot business owner objects to proposed changes to flood protection project
Flood protection is never simple, especially when the stakes involve homes, businesses, and decades of planning. In Minot, phases eight and nine of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project are under scrutiny after recent design changes left a key business suddenly[...]
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On This Day | What We Wouldn’t Give
Minot City Manager Bill Riddle Monday gave the city council his proposed budget for city operations for the July 1953-July 1954 fiscal year. It proposes expenditure of $891,454 compared to about $867,852 this year. [...]Read More... from On This Day | What[...]
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Minot to give first run to new ballot process
Minot’s upcoming mayoral race isn’t just about choosing a leader—it’s a test run for a major change in how North Dakotans vote absentee. For the first time, ballots must arrive by Election Day, not just be postmarked. Secretary of State Michael Howe[...]
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Flood Protection Road Closures Expand
Minot, ND – Construction continues on Phase MI-6 of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP), with another key road closure scheduled to support critical infrastructure improvements in the area. This closure will enable crews to continue construction of essential flood[...]
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City offers Free Dumping to Sanitation Customers July 7-12
Minot residents will have a chance to clear out clutter at no cost next week. From July 7–12, the City is offering free dumping at the landfill for all sanitation customers. To take advantage of the opportunity, residents must present a current[...]
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City Council Agenda | July 7, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 7, 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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Public Feedback Sought on Central Dakota Long-Range Transportation Plan
MINOT, N.D. — The Central Dakota Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking public input as it develops its 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, a federally required guide for future transportation investments across the region. Residents can review project details and share feedback from[...]
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‘A breath of fresh air’: Train horns hushed as East Grand Forks quiet zone is established
For years, the sound of train horns cut through East Grand Forks like clockwork—startling students, disrupting prayers, and rattling windows. But not anymore. A long-awaited rail quiet zone is now in place, bringing peace to neighborhoods, classrooms, and places of worship. Thanks[...]
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City council struggles to hold line on taxes in 2026
Minot’s city leaders are staring down a $1.7 million gap in next year’s budget—and a new state law capping property tax increases isn’t making the math any easier. As budget talks heat up, ideas are on the table: tapping reserves, slowing street[...]
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MAGIC Fund Committee approves AGT expansion loan
A global food supplier is doubling down on Minot. AGT Foods, known for turning lentils and chickpeas into gluten-free pasta, is planning a $12.7 million expansion of its local facility. The MAGIC Fund Committee just gave early approval to a $269,000 forgivable[...]
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Minot groups rally citizens to get engaged
Three Minot residents are worried about something you might not think about much: local voter turnout. David Gipson, Jesse Watson and Zachary Sherwood see too many neighbors sitting out elections, especially with a mayoral race coming up in August. Their solution isn’t[...]
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Minot updates paratransit process, launches real-time transit tracker
City hall meetings don’t have to happen at city hall—and Minot is proving it by bringing the conversation directly to neighborhoods across town. Monday night’s gathering focused on something that affects many residents: getting around the city when you can’t drive yourself.[...]
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Fargo considers $1 monthly increase for garbage and recycling services (and how Minot compares)
For the first time since 2007, Fargo is looking at a possible bump in garbage and recycling fees. The proposal would raise monthly garbage collection by $1, from $9 to $10, and do the same for recycling, which is currently optional at[...]
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Council selects Minot’s next police chief
Minot’s search for a new police chief has ended in a rare outcome: two finalists are stepping into leadership roles. By unanimous vote, the city council named Michael Frye—currently chief at Bismarck State College and a veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department—as[...]
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City Council Agenda | June 16, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, June 16, 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[...]