Minot’s leadership table has an empty chair, and the debate over how to fill it is heating up. After Mayor Tom Ross stepped down, the city council moved to appoint his replacement from within—but not everyone’s on board. Some residents are pushing[...]
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Minot Mayor Ross Resigns; City Council Plans Next Steps Forward
Minot Mayor Tom Ross has resigned following the conclusion of an internal investigation that found he sent a lewd video to the City Attorney. The incident, which occurred in January, was first reported by journalist Rob Port on March 17. According to[...]
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Committee seeks property tax exemption for childcare
Minot’s childcare centers are caught in a balancing act—essential for working families, yet often struggling to stay financially afloat. Now, a new tax could tip that balance further, unless the City Council steps in with an exemption. As the city reevaluates who’s[...]
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Special Minot City Council Meeting Agenda | April 1, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its Special meeting on Tuesday , April 1 2025, at 4:00 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[...]
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City of Minot holds last neighborhood meeting of the month
Minot residents gathered one last time this month at the Public Library to connect with city leaders and discuss pressing community issues. Public safety took center stage, with Interim Police Chief Dale Plessas highlighting efforts to boost patrols despite being short 15[...]
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City hears residents’ snow removal concerns
Snow removal isn’t just about plows and piles—it’s about trust between a city and its residents. At Tuesday’s downtown neighborhood meeting, Minot officials acknowledged past missteps and outlined changes already underway, from quicker blade changes to clearer communication. Residents brought frustration, but[...]
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Minot Economic Development Committee Debates City’s Role in Growth
Minot’s new Economic Development Committee is shifting from listening to leading — and the growing pains are showing. At its latest meeting, members clashed over whether to restore a key city position cut from the budget and wrestled with how to balance[...]
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Dilworth 10-year-old hatches plan to get backyard chickens in town
What do you do when the rules don’t match your values—and you’re only 10 years old? If you’re Ariel Olson of Dilworth, Minnesota, you start a petition, rally your neighbors, and take your case straight to City Hall. Ariel wants backyard chickens,[...]
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North Dakota House committee advances library content bill
North Dakota lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would require public libraries to create restricted sections for materials deemed obscene—though defining what qualifies remains a point of contention. Supporters argue it’s about protecting children, while opponents warn of vague language,[...]
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Port: Internal report details criminal accusations against former Minot police officer
A newly released investigative report paints a troubling picture of former Minot Police Lt. Matt McLeod, detailing dishonesty, misconduct, and policy violations—all while he was under criminal investigation for alleged sexual abuse. The report’s findings have rattled the community, exposing failures in[...]
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Minot Mayor Under Investigation as City Debates Personnel Record Access
Minot Mayor Tom Ross is under investigation, but details remain undisclosed. The inquiry began in late January, and city officials have cited state law in withholding records until mid-April. Meanwhile, Minot representatives recently supported legislation that would have restricted public access to[...]
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Minot City Council Agenda | March 17, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 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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Minot’s Recycling Program Exceeds Expectations
Minot’s recycling program is doing better than expected, city officials say, with financial returns surpassing initial projections. At City-organized Neighborhood Meeting Thursday evening, residents toured the landfill and learned more about how the program works, including the steady demand for materials like[...]
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Minot area remains stable in latest census estimates
Minot’s population isn’t booming, but it’s not shrinking either—it’s holding steady. New Census estimates show slight shifts, with natural growth balancing out migration losses. Ward County’s numbers have barely budged in the past year, reflecting a broader trend: oil-driven western counties keep[...]
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Propety nuisances highlight meeting
The first in a series of neighborhood meetings by the City of Minot tackled a tough but familiar issue—problem properties that burden the city and its taxpayers. At the first meeting in a new series, city officials laid out the challenges of[...]
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On This Day | Spring Cleaning Desperately Needed
Chief of police Kimball reports to the city that it is next to impossible to have the city clean up this spring. The draymen refuse to haul any manure and other impurities, and others [...]Read More... from On This Day | Spring[...]