Cosplayers, pop culture fans take over Minot for iMagicon 2021
MINOT, N.D. – Hundreds of pop culture, anime and cosplay fans took over the Minot auditorium Friday for day one of iMagicon 2021. This year’s convention features more than 50 vendors, a record for iMagicon. Returning vendors say it’s good to be back. “I always…
Minot split home doubleheader with Dickinson
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Magicians split a pair at Corbett Field with the visiting Dickinson Midgets on Friday. While the first game ended in a 7-6 defeat, Minot bounced back with an 8-7 victory against the non-conference opponent in a see saw battle that…
Former big league officials Cederstrom, Nelson inspiring next generation in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Many of those involved at the highest level of professional sports leagues often look for creative ways to stay involved in sports after the time comes for their retirement. Former Major League shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, for example, took on a coaching role…
North Dakota landowners, oil industry butt heads over holes in the ground
BISMARCK, N.D. — Arguments over a proposal to regulate payments for the use of holes in the ground pitted North Dakota landowners against the state’s oil and gas industry this legislative session and could foreshadow lawsuits down the line. The subterranean cavities known as “pore…
North Dakota bank employees go dumpster diving to help find coworker’s lost wedding ring
BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota woman’s coworkers went the extra mile to help her find her lost wedding ring, even diving into a dumpster to recover the lost jewelry. Trina Burns, of Bismarck, is celebrating her 32nd wedding anniversary this year. When she left…
Louser charged with misdemeanor drunken driving
BISMARCK, N.D. – A North Dakota legislator has been charged with misdemeanor drunken driving. House Assistant Majority Leader Scott Louser was charged Friday and will make his initial court appearance on May 12. Court documents show that the 49-year-old Minot Republican’s blood alcohol content when…
House passes ’30 Minutes to Vote’ bill; goes to Senate
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers are reshaping voting laws. Friday afternoon, the State House passed an 83-page bill changing elements of the election code. Most of the changes are clerical and inconsequential. However, one section of the bill puts a timer on late night voters in…
Officials work to get people vaccinated for COVID-19 as demand slows, but skepticism remains
MINOT, N.D. – Vaccine providers are trying to encourage more North Dakotans to get a COVID-19 shot as demand plateaus, but many people remain skeptical of the available vaccines. Public health departments and local hospitals told the Tribune that they’re trying to reach out to…
Ward County building connections for new hospital
MINOT, N.D. – Ward County is looking into a new route that would connect the new Trinity Health location to more of the county. They want to make sure people have easy access to the hospital and other services without traveling through town. City staff are…
Theodore Roosevelt talks conservation efforts in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Minoters got a special treat this afternoon from none other than the Bull Moose! Teddy Roosevelt himself made a surprise visit to Roosevelt Park and the zoo. It’s of course Joe Wiegand, who plays Roosevelt for the Medora Musical. Wiegand spoke about his…
