Why Are North Dakota’s Campuses Afraid of Free Speech Protections?
MINOT, N.D. — House Bill 1503, introduced by Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, would “prohibit activity fee funding discrimination based on a student organization’s viewpoint and allow speakers on campus regardless of their views.” Those seem like good things, right? Our campuses should be places where arguments…
Two Minot women create nonprofit to help underserved animals
MINOT, N.D. – A couple of Minot women are looking to help animals in the community with a new nonprofit. The Animal Empowerment League kickstarted in February with the mission to help animals that are either placed in bad situations or need proper medical care that otherwise…
15-year-old injured in Minot shooting incident
MINOT, N.D. – A 15-year-old from Minot was transported to the hospital after a shooting incident Saturday night. Minot Police responded to a home after a report of a juvenile who had been shot just before 11 p.m. Officers say the 15-year-old boy was shot…
Trinity Health offers COVID-19 vaccines to everyone 16 and older
MINOT, N.D. – Trinity Health has opened COVID-19 vaccination appointments to everyone age 16 and older. They say it’s free. All you need to do is call your arear Trinity Community Clinic, or, in the Minot area – 857-2515 – to schedule an appointment.
North Dakotans could get a new option for IDs
MINOT, N.D. – A bill making its way through the legislature would give North Dakotans the opportunity to bring up their driver’s license info on their phone. House Bill 1072 would call for an electronic proof of licensing system through the North Dakota Department of Transportation….
College Sports: UMary tennis wins on senior day, Minot State baseball loses on the road, Minot State hockey falls in conference championship
MINOT, N.D. – Sunday afternoon featured a full slate of college sports between UMary and Minot State. In Bismarck, the UMary tennis team hosted Sioux Falls for senior day. The Marauders narrowly escaped the Cougars with a 4-3 win. On the diamond, Minot State dropped…
North Dakota lags near bottom of states in innovation rankings
N.D. — North Dakota is fond of boasting of its leading role in the emerging world of unmanned aerial systems and its powerhouse status as a major energy producer. But how does the state rank in innovation? Near the bottom, according to two recent evaluations…
West Fargo VFW recognizing their Vietnam veterans for their sacrifice
FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo VFW Post 7564 is recognizing their Vietnam Veterans for their selfless sacrifice for our nation. On Saturday, March 27th, the VFW will host a series of events in the north end of their building. The events are as followed:…
Minot Area Community Foundation gives $250,000 grant to zoo
MINOT, N.D. – Roosevelt Park Zoo is steps closer to a new Amur leopard habitat. On Thursday, the zoo received a $250,000 grant from the Minot Area Community Foundation. Foundation President Jason Zimmerman made the presentation to Ron Merritt, Minot Parks executive director. The grant…
Two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Two vehicles were involved in a crash Saturday night at the intersection of 16th Street and 20th Avenue SW, Minot Police confirmed. Police said they were notified shortly before 10 p.m. of the crash. They said occupants were transported to the hospital…
