North Dakota leads the nation in vaccine rollout
N.D. – North Dakota health professionals have administered 67.6% of the COVID-19 vaccine doses the state has received, putting the state at first place in the nation for a swift vaccine rollout. But how many people will want the vaccine in the subsequent priority groups…
Minot assisted living facility finishes first round of COVID vaccines
MINOT, N.D. – Residents of long-term care facilities across the state have been receiving their COVID-19 vaccines. And Thursday, the last floor of residents and staff at the Wellington Assisted Living in Minot received their first round of Pfizer vaccines. The community relations director for…
Assisted living facilities wrap up first round of vaccinations, optimistic on more visitation
MINOT, N.D. – Now that many assisted living facilities in the state have residents and staff vaccinated against COVID-19, some are looking forward to the future. Valley View Manor in Velva recently had residents and staff receive their first round of COVID-19 vaccinations. And after…
Minot food truck owner gives free meals to healthcare workers
MINOT, N.D. – Healthcare workers have been on the front lines since the beginning of the pandemic. So to show his appreciation, a Minot-based food truck owner decided to say thank you — one meal at a time. Rasheed Powell loves food. Not just for…
Minot State and Bismarck Bobcats win, Minotauros fall at home
MINOT, N.D. – Hockey was in the center spotlight on Saturday night as teams across the state hit the ice. In the college ranks, Minot State’s women’s team bounced back from a loss to Adrian College last night to get a win 3-1. At the…
Requests for lower bond, relocation denied in Minot murder case
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot man facing a AA-felony murder charge in the shooting death of a woman in May is headed for trial later this year. Minot police said they arrested 42-year-old Erik Rod in the death of 37-year-old Connie Rod. It was initially treated…
Eddie Coleman, Minot, acquitted of assaulting an officer, found guilty of preventing arrest
MINOT, N.D. – Eddie Lee Coleman, 36, Minot, was acquitted by a jury on Tuesday of assaulting a police officer on Nov. 23, 2018, but found guilty of Class C felony resisting arrest in connection with the same incident. North Central District Court Judge Todd…
Minot welcomes its new City Manager after former manager was fired
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot City Manager has been settling into his new position. Harold Stewart accepted the position in November after a long interview process to replace the former manager, who was fired in April. He recently moved to Minot from Missouri and says growing…
NORTH DAKOTA REP. TERRY JONES SAYS BLACKS WERE “GLAD THEIR ANCESTORS WERE BROUGHT HERE AS SLAVES”
MINOT, N.D. – A white Republican state representative from North Dakota caught heat for saying that Black Americans were “glad their ancestors were brought here as slaves.” InForum reported that Rep. Terry Jones, R-N.D., made the incendiary claim while discussing a bill he introduced on Wednesday that…
Pair of Minot longterm care facilities receive Pfizer vaccine
MINOT, N.D. – With North Dakota in the second phase of its coronavirus vaccine rollout, more and more people are eligible to receive it. According to the North Dakota Department of Health website, the state has administered more than 40,000 doses as of Sunday. In Ward County,…
