Plea change in Minot murder case
MINOT, N.D. – A 23-year-old man charged with murder in a fatal shooting in Minot last May has agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge. Prosecutors had charged Damion Colvin with AA-felony murder in the death of 21-year-old Jordan Parisien. Colvin, who was scheduled…
North Dakota lawmakers to map out interim period
N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers over the next 1 ½ years could be studying issues of gambling addiction, state employee pay and Health Department management, among myriad other topics. The 17-member Legislative Management, a panel that guides lawmakers’ work between sessions, meets Wednesday to pick…
West Fargo chooses architect to design new fire department headquarters
WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo has chosen Minot, N.D.-based firm EAPC Architects Engineers to design and construct the new West Fargo Fire Departments Headquarters at 1201 10th Ave. E. On Monday, May 17, the West Fargo City Commission approved the firm to move forward…
Minot city leaders hear recap of legislative decisions that impacted city the most
MINOT, N.D. – Now that the legislative session has come to a close, the Minot City Council received a recap at Monday’s meeting on the decisions from lawmakers that will impact the city the most. Shane Goettle who lobbied on behalf of the city of…
Minot city leaders discuss approach to recognizing 10-year mark of 2011 flood
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot City Council approved a contract between the city and Hometown Elegance Event Catering and Productions for consultation of the 10th anniversary and commemoration of the Souris River flood. The event will be held June 26 at Oak Park in Minot,…
Bush Foundation grant awarded to expand journalism in Indian Country
MINOT, N.D. – A MHA tribal member was recently awarded a $100,000 grant to expand indigenous journalism in Indian Country. Jodi Rave Spotted Bear said she first applied for the grant years ago when she founded the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance. She applied again last…
North Star Community Credit Union new Honors Society member
MINOT, N.D. – For 25 years, credit unions from across the country have partnered with their local Children’s Miracle Network hospital, through Credit Unions for Kids, to engage in fundraising activities supporting the greatest need in innovative technology as well as special programs and resources…
United Community Bank Athlete of the Week: Olivia Passa
VELVA, N.D. – Velva’s Olivia Passa has been putting in the hours in the pitching circle. “It’s a lot of the time not even just in the season, but in the summer going to pitching lessons and playing in tournaments with other teams,” said Passa,…
Minot beats Legacy in first game 2-0
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Magicians wrapped up their 2021 regular season schedule with a pair of games on the road against the second-place Bismarck Legacy Sabers on Monday. Heading into play, Minot had won five straight games and sat in third place in the…
UND graduate student Gracie Lian named to North Dakota higher-ed board
N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed UND student Gracie Lian to a one-year term as the student representative on the state Board of Higher Education. Lian, a Grand Forks native, is a graduate student at UND and is a master’s of public administration candidate….
