North Dakota sees increase in cybersecurity attacks with COVID-19 pandemic
N.D. – As the prevalence of COVID-19 increased across North Dakota throughout the pandemic, so did the number of cybersecurity attacks against the state’s computer systems. Since March, the North Dakota Department of Information Technology estimates that the state has experienced about 237 million cybersecurity…
Minot man suspected of killing his roommate
MINOT, N.D. — A Minot man was arrested on suspicion of killing his roommate who was found dead this week. The man, Shawnee Lynn Krall, 28, is being held in the Ward County Jail awaiting his initial court appearance. Krall had not been formally charged…
North Dakota voters, experts weigh in on Electoral College
MINOT, N.D. – With the 2020 election year behind us, many are breathing a sigh of relief, however for some, the election has brought up a new debate: is the electoral college still a representational way of counting votes? Established in Article II of the…
COVID cases drop significantly at Trinity Homes in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Some good news on the COVID front for Trinity Homes, the long-term care facility in Minot. Following an outbreak of cases among residents and employees in early November, the numbers have come down drastically. The facility has seen a remarkable downward trend in…
Minot State University looking at tuition rates
MINOT, N.D. – The upcoming spring semester for Minot State University begins Jan. 12. Tuition rates usually do not change between fall and spring semesters and again did not this year. University officials said they had to change their rates for the entire academic year, in…
Minot Masonic Lodge continues effort with Cash Wise to provide meals for the holidays
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Masonic Lodge gathered once again to make sure those in the community could enjoy a Christmas dinner this year. For Masonic Lodge Task Master Benjamin Lingenfelter, giving back is a Christmas tradition. “It started off as us trying to provide…
Minot boys overwhelm Watford City 104-29
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot High boys basketball team is now 4-0 following a 104-29 thrashing of the Watford City Wolves on Tuesday at the Rough Rider Center. The Magicians dominated the game in virtually every statistical category, and amassed a 60-11 lead by halftime….
ND passes 93,000 COVID cases since pandemic began, updates vaccine priority groups
N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Health confirmed 161 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, from a limited number of reported tests, which is typical for this time of week. 1,611 tests were processed for a positivity rate of more than 10%. In the…
Murder in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – This week in Minot: TWO MURDERS. TWO SEPERATE CRIMES. One person is in custody for allegedly causing a minor to die by overdose. The other was arrested for killing his roommate. KX News reports that 32-year-old Mark A. Rodgers, Jr. was arrested…
Homesteaders Restaurant donates free meals to healthcare workers at Trinity in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Healthcare workers have gone through a lot in the past several months, so one restaurant wanted to give them a little comfort. Over 300 employees at Trinity Homes in Minot enjoyed a free meal catered by Homesteaders Restaurant. Meatballs, mashed potatoes, corn…
