The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, August 4, 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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Council to wrangle with property taxes
Minot’s attempt to follow a new state law capping property tax hikes at 3% has unexpectedly triggered a proposed 23% increase in next year’s city budget. Thanks to a provision allowing cities to use the highest of the past three years as[...]
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Tardy federal school funding has North Dakota schools working on alternatives
North Dakota schools are preparing for a new academic year with nearly $19 million in federal education funds still locked in limbo. While $6.5 million has been released for after-school programs, districts remain unsure how to budget for key initiatives like teacher[...]
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Council addresses local preference, other issues
Minot is getting five new police vehicles—but not from Minot. The City Council approved a $238,000 bid from a Minnesota auto dealer using the state’s contract pricing, reigniting debate over local preference in public purchases. Some council members argued the city should[...]
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Uncertainty ahead for Prairie Public following federal cuts
For now, the broadcasts will continue. But behind the scenes at Prairie Public, the outlook is uncertain. After Congress voted to rescind $1.1 billion in public media funding, the station stands to lose $2 million annually—nearly a fifth of its budget. CEO[...]
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Homeowners would see tax increase with proposed budget; City Manager Announces Resignation
Minot’s city council just passed a preliminary 2026 budget that lowers overall spending but raises property taxes sharply — prompting questions about whether it sidesteps the state’s 3% tax cap. While the budget boosts funding for police and fire services, it still[...]
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Federal funding uncertainty impacts local art museum
In a tightening economy, even creativity feels the pinch — and Minot’s Taube Museum of Art is no exception. With key grants delayed and a signature fundraiser retired, the Taube faces rising costs and fewer reliable funding streams. Yet the mission remains:[...]
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Minot City Council Agenda | July 21, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 21, 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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‘No manual on how to do this’: How is ND preparing for sweeping changes to property taxation?
North Dakota’s property tax overhaul is reshaping local budgets, and rural communities are feeling the squeeze. While homeowners are set to receive substantial relief — credits that could wipe out tax bills for some — cities and counties face tight new limits[...]
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State-imposed tax cap creates challenge for some entities
Minot and other local governments are feeling the squeeze from a new state mandate capping property tax increases at 3%. City Manager Harold Stewart says the cuts needed to stay under the cap — from staff reductions to deferred equipment and infrastructure[...]
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This Small Restaurant Outperforms Walmart — Here’s Why
What if the most valuable properties in your city aren’t the biggest or newest — but the ones hiding in plain sight? In Austin, Minnesota, a value-per-acre analysis conducted by Urban3 is flipping assumptions and exposing the surprising ways different parts of[...]
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Bill axing 20% of Prairie Public’s funding passes Senate; ND delegation votes help passage
At a time when reliable local information feels more precious than ever, Prairie Public faces a sharp financial blow. With North Dakota’s congressional delegation — Kevin Cramer, John Hoeven, and Julie Fedorchak — backing a federal bill that would slash funding for[...]
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County Commission hears budget requests
Budget season brings a steady stream of requests, and this week the Ward County Commission heard from familiar faces. The North Dakota State Fair is asking for $300,000 next year — holding steady with its current funding. Other local groups, from Kenmare’s[...]
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North Dakota K-12 schools to see shifts in low-income student funding
North Dakota is changing how it allocates critical federal funds for schools that serve low-income families—and it’s a shift that will mean big swings in budgets across the state. Instead of using local data tied to students’ economic status at their schools,[...]
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New national school voucher program included in ‘big, beautiful’ law, with no cap on cost
WASHINGTON — A national private school voucher program is now law, though the school choice initiative comes with a huge caveat. States also choose — whether or not to participate. It’s a setback for advocates who hoped to see the program —[...]
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EIA revises crude oil price forecast amid uncertainty and volatility but still expects prices will decrease
Oil prices may still fluctuate, but the broader trend is clear: the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects them to drop. Even after a slight upward revision tied to unrest in the Middle East, the forecast puts Brent crude at under $70 a[...]