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…
Minot aldermen question mayor’s use of power in ending mask mandate
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma ended the Minot City Mask Mandate on Friday through use of his emergency powers. Some city leaders appeared caught off guard by the decision. During Monday’s City Council meeting multiple aldermen raised concerns about the mayor’s action. Council…
First District Health Unit gives update on vaccination process in Ward County
MINOT, N.D. – At Monday night’s Minot City Council meeting, First District Health Unit gave an update on where they are with the vaccination process. Nine percent of the population in Ward County has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. A little more…
North Dakota Tax Commissioner reminding residents of Renter’s Refund program
N.D. – Some North Dakotans who may need some help with living expenses in these times do have a resource in the Office of State Tax Commissioner. The Renter’s Refund program provides certain people a partial refund on rent for living quarters or mobile home…
Pandemic Impact on Education Pt. 3: higher ed
MINOT, N.D. – College level students are typically more independent and mature, making the shift to remote learning not as drastic as it has been seen in K-12 education, but that does not mean it has not had an impact. Grace Kraemer visited Minot State…
Hess donates laptops for Minot State students
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University recently received a donation of computers from Hess Corporation. The company sent nearly 200 laptops to the university. Students will be able to check out the laptops for two weeks at a time for free. Minot State IT Director…
Leticia Sitzer, Minot, charged with reckless endangerment
MINOT, N.D. – Leticia Maria Sitzer, 40, Minot, is accused of shooting out the rear window on a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in Surrey on Jan. 29. The bullets went in the direction of the house, which was occupied by four…
