The culture wars rage on in the early going of the ND legislative session. Several bills aimed at, as supporters say, protecting kids from left-wing ideology are working through the system. At stake are the pronouns people use to describe themselves, the[...]
Value: Better Information
The great irony of the information age is that reliable, accurate information is harder than ever to find. We’ll dig in deep on complex issues, provide citation and reference when applicable, and constantly stay on the lookout for the simplest ways to communicate content.
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A poison pill was just dropped into debate over North Dakota’s public worker pensions
North Dakota’s pension for public workers is short $2 billion, and the task to solve that problem falls to the legislature. It’s an issue fraught with politics and special interests. And when we boil it down, it can metaphorically be explained with[...]
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Minot Park Board Agenda, January 17, 2023
The Minot Park Board will meet for its monthly meeting Tuesday, January 17th at 5:30 p.m. The Park Board meets in room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Park Board meetings are live-streamed through the Park District Youtube page here. The full[...]
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Minnesota prisons confront national trend of ‘drug-soaked’ mail filtering behind bars
What’s the newest way to get drugs into prison? Put a stamp on them and send it. Of course, you’ll have to soak the paper and envelope in liquid narcotics, first. Stephen Montemayor with the Star Tribune has the full story on[...]
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Cities, businesses are targets of maverick Minnesota lawyers looking for wastewater polluters
It’s a litigious world out there. Even more so in Minnesota lately with regard to water discharged into rivers and streams by cities, small towns, and businesses. In question are the requirements of the federal Clean Water Act, and when water discharged[...]
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City of Helena absorbs curbside recycling rate hikes for Helena residents, Rates on the Increase
Resident recyclers of Helena, Montana receive city-subsidized recycling rates, and both the rate and the subsidy are increasing in 2023. The cost for the City for the remainder of 2023 will be $16 per month, the cost to the resident will be[...]
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Inflation, salary increases top university presidents’ agenda before House Appropriations committee
Yesterday, Minot State’s budget request and enrollment were in the news. Today, it’s the same story from around the State. Several of the state’s university presidents were in front of the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, January 11, to share what’s happening[...]
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East Grand Forks Theater maintains strong employee retention and satisfaction amid tight labor market
It’s heard everywhere these days — young people don’t want to work; employees are impossible to find and keep. But for one East Grand Forks business, the River City Cinema, owner Penny Stai has found success in keeping employees by being flexible,[...]
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How to re-engine a B-52 and make a new bomber fleet
Minot Air Force Base’s B-52 Bombers are part of a fleet that’s been flying missions for over 70 years. It’s a testament to the aircraft’s design and ability, and it’s a role that’s expected to continue for another 30 years, at least.[...]
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Council Says Yes to First Phase of $2.9 Million Epic TIF
This story is a week old but will remain part of ongoing coverage and commentary here on TheMinotVoice.com. In the interim, this article linked below from Jill Schramm at The Minot Daily News can bring you up to speed on the City[...]
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BisMan Community Food Cooperative permanently closing; why it matters in Minot
They gave it a six-year go, but it’s at the end. The directors of the Bisman Food Cooperative are closing the doors for good. They could not find a sustainable operating model. Blake Nicholson and David Velazquez with the Bismarck Tribune have[...]
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How much would it cost for a municipality to shovel all the sidewalks?
We’ve been covering sidewalk accessibility this week on TheMinotVoice. Two stories, the City of Minot’s initial failure to timely clean sidewalks in their portfolio, and the follow-up comments from elected officials opened the thread. There’s more coverage to come; we’ve filed a[...]
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Trinity Hospital Costs & Completion Date Updated, Estimated Price Now Above $500 Million
In an internal exchange email sent this morning (included below) to employees of Trinity Health, hospital administrators released revised cost estimates of the new medical campus under construction in Southwest Minot. The project, which is now being managed by JE Dunn Construction,[...]
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The History of Humans Looking at Animals in Zoos
Spending an afternoon at the zoo is a Minot privilege we’ve enjoyed for nearly a hundred years. Visit the zoo today and you’ll immediately see the commitment and respect our Zoo staff has for their facility and the animals they’re charged with[...]
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Kids left in cars in summer heat, a sobering reminder to set a reminder
Since laws keeping kids from front seats have been implemented, more and more are forgotten in the back seat. It’s not a matter of being a bad parent, it’s a matter of remembering. And if a parent misses just once, the consequences[...]
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Snow plows and marijuana laws on Minot City Council agenda for July 1, 2019
Minot City Council will meet Monday, July 1st, 5:30 pm at Minot City Hall to consider the agenda below. City Council meetings are open to the public or can be viewed on the City’s Youtube channel here or Facebook page here. 1.[...]