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Mayor candidate files federal lawsuit against city police, county sheriff

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Jill Schramm, Minot Daily News

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. Roise says the lawsuit seeks to expose what he describes as persistent problems

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Port: Armstrong to voters: Do your job

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Rob Port, InForum

Gov. Kelly Armstrong just handed a controversial decision back to the people of Burleigh County—and rightly so. Despite acknowledging Auditor Mark Splonskowski’s glaring incompetence, Armstrong declined to remove him from office, instead deferring to the voters who put him there. The message? In a democracy, the responsibility doesn’t just rest with those in power—it belongs

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Minot to give first run to new ballot process

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Jill Schramm, Minot Daily News

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 says it’s about legal alignment and avoiding future uncertainty—but the implications go deeper.

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Nebraska initiated measure wants elimination of taxes on property, income, inheritances on 2026 ballot

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner

A familiar fight over taxes is resurfacing in Nebraska—but this time, backers want to cut deeper. The EPIC Option 2.0 campaign aims to eliminate property, income, and inheritance taxes by 2028, leaving the Legislature to figure out what comes next. Supporters say past reforms have fallen flat and that voters, not lawmakers, should take the

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Apathy Sings in the Big Apple, Will it Echo in the Magic City?

By: Jim Maxson

There have been many comments lately about the primary election victory by Mr. Mandani in the New York City mayoral race. Mr. Mandani is a self-proclaimed socialist and a Muslim. Roughly thirteen percent of New York City’s population is Jewish. Roughly nine percent of its population is Muslim. Roughly thirty-eight percent of New York City’s

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Port: 2 of 4 Minot mayoral candidates have significant criminal histories

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Rob Port, InForum

The race to replace Minot’s mayor is underway—but this isn’t your typical local election. With the previous mayor stepping down amid scandal, four candidates are vying to take his place, and two bring more than campaign slogans to the table: they bring criminal records. From domestic violence charges to fugitive-from-justice accusations, voters now face a

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On This Day | A Close Election Before a Long Career

By: MinotVoice

Unofficially, the city of Minot gave Davis a margin of 208: Ward county accounted for a 648 vote margin for Burdick. A record vote for Minot of 8,277 turned out in Tuesday's primary election.

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Minot groups rally citizens to get engaged

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Jill Schramm, Minot Daily News

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 complicated—they’re connecting people with local groups like the Human Rights Coalition and League

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Louser drops plan to pursue property tax ballot measure

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor

Rep. Scott Louser had a plan to eliminate property taxes on schools forever—let the state pick up the entire tab instead of making homeowners cover 27% through local levies. The Minot Republican was so confident in his approach that he commissioned his own poll to prove voters would back a ballot measure. The results? A

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On This Day | Cawing in 1945

By: MinotVoice

Next time there is an election for heaven’s sake remember that we did “change horses in midstream” and the only panic that occurred came thru your loudspeaker . . . we humans are supposed

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Political players in Fargo ask city commissioners for election changes

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Melissa Van Der Stad, InForum

Fargo voters are once again at a crossroads in how they choose their leaders. After the state shut down the city’s use of approval voting, residents are pushing for a return to local control—this time by proposing primary elections for mayor and commission races. Advocates say it’s about fairness and majority rule, arguing that no

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Minot Early Voting Not Included with Mayor Election

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: K.L. Collom, The Dakotan

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 drop-off—no exceptions, no extensions. The move, prompted by legal deadlines and the special

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Port: These aren’t the Republicans North Dakotans are familiar with

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Rob Port, InForum

A new faction within North Dakota’s Republican Party is calling itself the Freedom League—but don’t let the name fool you. Launched with lofty language about unity and principle, the group is already elbowing out longtime GOP leaders and pushing hardline agendas dressed as moral imperatives. Critics say it’s less about freedom and more about forcing

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Understanding Your Butterfly Effect

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Elmwood Guy, Dear Winnipeg

It’s easy to feel deflated after a community says no to a big idea—like Minot just did with the recent fieldhouse proposal. But moments like these are also invitations to recommit. In Winnipeg, a group of citizens lost their vote to reopen a downtown intersection—but instead of giving up, they kept working. What followed rippled

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Voters Narrowly Say “No” to Park District Sales Tax Fieldhouse Proposal

Summary: MinotVoice | Article: Jill Schramm, Minot Daily News

Minot voters were nearly evenly split, but by just 25 votes, they said no to a proposed shift in how parks are funded. The measure would have added a half percent sales tax while cutting property taxes for park services by 40%. With the plan rejected, the park district remains in maintenance mode—no new turf

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Election Day for MAYSA Fieldhouse Half Penny Sales Tax

By: Josh Wolsky

Today is the final day of voting for the special election to add a 1/2 cent sales tax that will be used by Minot Park District to support construction of a fieldhouse at the MAYSA arena location. The proposal includes language that would reduce the Park District’s property tax levy by approximately 40% for the

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