From accidental shooting to murder: Breaking down an investigation
MINOT, N.D. – A May 21 shooting took the life of a 37-year-old woman. Connie Rod died in what was first deemed an accidental shooting. By August, the story shifted and her husband, Erik Rod, was arrested for murder. Eric’s lawyer questions how a “small group…
Doctors should be wary of hanging their white coats on political arguments
MINOT, N.D. — One of the biggest threats to the well-being of Americans today comes from a growing and deep-seated mistrust of some of our most important institutions. From the news media to cops to Congress, Americans are losing faith. Bucking this trend has been…
Magicians targeting postseason success
MINOT, N.D. – Only two words seem fitting to describe the Minot High School boys basketball team’s performance through its first 14 games of the 2020-21 campaign. Utter dominance. Suffering only one loss in that stretch, a narrow 84-76 defeat at the hands of the…
Minot’s Blessed Pets provides food for pets in need
MINOT, N.D. – A new food pantry in Minot is blessing the animals. Blessed Pets is the ministry of Toby and Emma Phillips, who started the pet food pantry after seeing the impact this past year’s economy was having on pet owners. The Phillips’, who…
Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma addresses community in virtual 2021 State of the City
MINOT, N.D. – Minot’s 2021 State of the City address looked a little different this year. Instead of being in front of a crowd, Mayor Shaun Sipma spoke to residents virtually. Sipma touched on the pandemic and its effect on not only the community, but…
A Crown Royal bag exposes divide on COVID-19 in North Dakota
MINOT, N.D. — Rep. Wayne Trottier, a Republican from Northwood, is a long-time state lawmaker. He’s a grandfather and a veteran and perhaps the quintessential small-town North Dakotan. Probably not someone you’d bet on finding internet stardom, but then he put used a velvety purple…
North Dakota’s Hoeven to seek 3rd term in US Senate in 2022
N.D. — Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota is running for reelection in 2022, according to his campaign office. Campaign spokesman Don Larson announced the plans in an email Tuesday to KVRR-TV. Hoeven will be seeking his third term in the Senate. Hoeven…
Mark Graupe out as Minot State Women’s Basketball Coach
MINOT, N.D. – Mark Graupe was relieved of his head coaching duties of Minot State Women’s Basketball, the MSU Athletic Department announced Thursday. “It became evident to me that our women’s basketball [program] was not making the progress we all had expected,” said Andy Carter,…
Minot community reacts to mayor’s decision to end citywide mask mandate
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma announced that the citywide mask mandate expired along with Gov. Doug Burgum’s State of emergency declaration. But not everyone is on board with the ending of the mask mandate. “I would say it’s too soon, COVID is still…
Minot Public Library launches Black History Month education campaign
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Public Library is looking for local voices to participate in their Black History Month campaign. Throughout the month they will be asking community influencers submit clips of them talking about historical African Americans who have influenced them. Leadership with the…
