Four write-in candidates for seats on the Ward County Commission have qualified for the November general election. Two declared candidates, Shelly Weppler and Jedidiah Rader were unofficially qualified at the close of Tuesday’s primary election, but write-in candidates needed at least 300[...]
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2024 Local Election & Local Primary Results
Below are election results that have been posted to the Secretary of State’s tracking system. Minot City Council Minot Park Board Minot Public School Board Ward County Commissioner (Primary) Ms. Weppler and Mr. Rader advance to the November election. If write in[...]
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A Satirical Sampling of Your Election Day Choices
Soon our North Dakota Primary Election will be over. So many choices. Which gubernatorial candidate to vote for? The lying lawyer or the lying CEO? Or, are they both telling the truth? Shall we vote for the guy with gelled hair and[...]
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We Did No Harm, And Look What Happened!
Sometimes, all we have to do to create something, is not destroy something. It’s not a complicated idea, but it is – apparently – not a commonly understood one, either. It’s also one we need to be reminded of from time to[...]
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This is What I See, This is Why I’m Struggling
If you’ve been following my news and commentary on the Nok Back Tavern acquisition, you must be thinking, “he really liked that place.” And yes, I do enjoy a beer with friends. Sadly, I never made it to the Nok Back Tavern.[...]
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Talking Minot with the ‘Minot Talk’ Podcast
Yesterday, I joined the team at The Dakotan for a conversation on serving on City Council, the upcoming local elections, and my recent work covering the Nok Back Tavern acquisition. It was a fun chat, thanks to the hosts Jonathan Starr and[...]
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Council Votes 4-3 to Release Records on Nok Back Tavern Discussions
On a 4-3 vote, Minot City Council voted to release executive session records from April 15th and May 6th related to the purchase of the Nok Back Tavern properties. This story is part of ongoing coverage of the land acquisition that has[...]
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Candidate Questionnaire: Sell Minot!
A 28-year-old female medical doctor, finishing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, has three job offers of equal pay and professional environments: Minot, Duluth, and Billings. [...]Read More... from Candidate Questionnaire: Sell Minot!
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Candidate Questionnaire: The Property Tax Hero?
Suspend reality for a moment. Instead of the office you are seeking, imagine you are elected Dictator of Minot for a 15-year term. [...]Read More... from Candidate Questionnaire: The Property Tax Hero?
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Candidate Questionnaire: Stay Nice or Get Real?
However, only members who live within a certain neighborhood pay membership fees, while others from surrounding areas enjoy the club’s benefits without contributing financially. [...]Read More... from Candidate Questionnaire: Stay Nice or Get Real?
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Candidate Questionnaire: To Each Their Own?
As the HOA president, how would you vote on their request and what would you consider as you decided? [...]Read More... from Candidate Questionnaire: To Each Their Own?
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Candidate Questionnaire: Levy Taxes or Lobby the Legislature?
How do you vote on the Resolution Against Losing Local Control? [...]Read More... from Candidate Questionnaire: Levy Taxes or Lobby the Legislature?
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The Ward County Commission Election Process is Broken. Let’s Fix It!
It’s time to do away with the County Commission primary process completely. Because, what’s the point? What does it accomplish besides making it more expensive to run for office and confusing voters? [...]Read More... from The Ward County Commission Election Process is[...]
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Norsk Høstfest Splits With Epic Events, 2024 Festival Will Go On
Since the news of Epic Companies collapse almost two weeks ago, questions about the future of the Norsk Høstfest have been a part of many local conversations. For the past two years, Epic Events has provided event management services for the Høstfest.[...]
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I’d Rather See Them Make the Sausage!
Before you agreed to make an offer and start a negotiating process, you must have first become convinced that you wanted to make the offer at all, right? [...]Read More... from I’d Rather See Them Make the Sausage!
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Beyond the Slogans, Border Security Gets Complicated
It is becoming quite apparent that border security is an issue that North Dakota primary candidates have been advised to address by their overpaid consultants. [...]Read More... from Beyond the Slogans, Border Security Gets Complicated