Krispy Kreme CEO Responds to Backlash for Offering Free Donuts to Vaccinated Customers
MINOT, N.D. – Krispy Kreme is catching flack for its latest promotion that offers a free Original Glazed donut to any consumer who shows their COVID vaccination card. Last Monday, the donut chain announced that the offer — which is applicable to any customers that…
Beavers baseball drops two of three to Augustana in Sioux Falls
MINOT, N.D. – In Minot State’s most recent road series, the Beavers lost two of three games to the 19th ranked conference foe Augustana Vikings. In the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, Minot was beaten 4-0 as opposing pitcher Tanner Brown tossed a perfect game…
Push for fourth $1,400 stimulus check supported by more than 60 lawmakers as Americans struggle in pandemic
N.D. – Two months before President Biden signed the latest stimulus package into law, House Democrats urged Biden and VP Kamala Harris in a letter to provide recurring stimulus checks and insisted that “one more check is not enough”. “It was very encouraging to see…
Minot boy battling leukemia received room makeover through Make-A-Wish
MINOT, N.D. – Oliver Iverson, 5, of Minot, who has been battling leukemia since 2017, received a room makeover through Make-A-Wish North Dakota on Sunday. Submitted Photo Oliver Iverson, 5, received a room makeover through Make-A-Wish. He is battling leukemia. Oliver Iverson, 5, of Minot,…
Restaurant chain Noodles and Company has doubled its digital sales in a year. Two of the company’s executives explain how they did it.
MINOT, N.D. – Digital sales made up nearly two-thirds of Noodles and Company’s sales during the fourth quarter. Two execs spoke to Insider about how it ramped up online revenues without relying on ghost kitchens. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Digital demand for…
Shouldn’t We Ask if ‘Bias Crime’ Legislation Actually Works?
MINOT, N.D. — Bias crime laws, the new lingo for hate crime laws, are, from the perspective of public policy, not all that unlike policies the death penalty or sex offender laws. They’re all great for politicians who want to fire up a certain kind…
Ward County COVID-19 vaccination update
MINOT, N.D. – More than 70% of Ward County’s 75 and older residents have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to First District Health Unit. The provider indicated that 22.6% of Ward County residents have receive at least one dose of the vaccination. More than…
Lawmakers Finally Get Around to Writing a Law They Claimed Already Existed
MINOT, N.D. — Last year Dave Andahl, a candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 8, died and was subsequently elected. The timing of his death meant state officials couldn’t remove his name from the ballot. Voters cast their ballots for him anyway….
Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call from Trump following her Covid-19 warnings
N.D. – Dr. Deborah Birx revealed in a CNN documentary clip released Sunday that she received a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone call from Donald Trump after speaking publicly about the spread of Covid-19 while serving in the former President’s administration. Birx, who had served…
Trinity Health offering rapid antigen testing
MINOT, N.D. – Trinity Health will now offer rapid antigen testing for COVID-19. The test is conducted with a nasal swab. And is designed to detect specific proteins associated with coronavirus. The tests cost $75. Anyone who would like to take it can schedule an…
