BISMARCK, ND — At its June meeting, the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved 26 cost-share requests for a broad range of strategic initiatives designed to enhance water infrastructure, support economic development, and ensure sustainable water access across the state. In[...]
Cedar Rapids is taking steps to put everyday walkers, bikers, and bus riders at the heart of city planning. A newly proposed Active Transportation Advisory Commission aims to keep momentum going on trails, transit, and bikeway investments by giving residents a direct[...]
Minot’s construction season is in full swing, with 13 projects totaling $43 million underway—and 16th Street Southwest is just one piece of the puzzle. At a neighborhood meeting this week, City Engineer Lance Meyer laid out both the immediate disruptions and long-term[...]
For a city already battling low turnout, Minot’s decision to skip early voting in this summer’s mayoral special could make things even tougher. On August 5, voters will need to cast their ballots in person or return an absentee by mail or[...]
The race for Minot’s next mayor is officially underway, with four candidates qualifying for the August 5 special election ballot. Following a random draw on Monday, the candidates will appear in the following order: Josiah Roise, Mark Jantzer, Paul Pitner, Rob Fuller[...]
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The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, June 2, 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[...]
The Northwest Area Water Supply project has cleared two key federal hurdles, receiving long-awaited approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With Section 404 and Section 408 authorizations now secured, the state is set to move forward on a permanent intake[...]
Minot is nearing a pivotal decision in its search for a new police chief. After months of evaluating candidates, city leaders hosted a public meet-and-greet with the three finalists: a Minneapolis veteran turned campus chief, a Wisconsin chief with federal credentials, and[...]
Minot, N.D. – As a part of MI-6 Downtown phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) there will be a closure to the 7th Street NE bridge starting Monday, June 2nd, 2025. The 7th Street NE bridge will be[...]
Minot’s door-to-door transit services face a major shift as federal funding transitions from rural to urban classification. A proposed financing plan outlined this week could extend both paratransit and demand-response operations through 2026—without added local cost—by tapping into unspent pandemic funds and[...]
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Minot’s search for a new police chief just hit a political snag. One of the four finalists withdrew this week, raising sharp concerns about a sitting city council member’s role in the ouster of the previous chief — and his current bid[...]
Minot’s leaders just trimmed their five-year blueprint for city projects by over $150 million at Monday’s city council meeting, choosing pragmatism over ambition. A new police station? Scaled back to a remodel. A wastewater treatment plant? Replaced with an engineering line placeholder.[...]
Minot City Manager Harold Stewart is one of five finalists being considered for the soon-to-be-vacant city manager position in Lakewood, Washington. The Pierce County community, located just south of Tacoma, announced its list of candidates this week following a national search to[...]
Since 2015, Beck has served as Human Resources Manager for Farstad Oil in Minot, overseeing about 800 employees across several northwest states. In that position, she has developed experience in employee relationship management and data analytics. Beck completed a Business Administration degree[...]
The City of Minot will host a public meet and greet for the three Minot Police Chief finalists on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 6:30–8 p.m. in Minot City Council Chambers. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@minotnd.gov. Michael Frye retired[...]
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Minot’s city council is once again weighing public safety against personal privacy. A proposal to adopt license plate reader technology—pitched as a tool to locate missing persons and assist short-staffed officers—stirred strong concerns about government overreach. While supporters call it a smart[...]