Minot State’s nursing department expanding program to accommodate rising need for nurses
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State’s nursing department is getting some much needed upgrades and expansions. With the rise in need for nurses, the department is adding more training rooms with help from the states Geer grant. The additional simulation rooms act as a second resource…
Minot residents weigh in on whether they will get the COVID-19 vaccine
MINOT, N.D. – As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out across the world, there are some who say they are still on the fence about getting it. Some people say they fear that the process of creating the vaccine was too quick for it to be safe…
Coronavirus fears fuels drop in Minot hotel occupancy
MINOT, N.D. – Limited in-person interaction has taken its toll. The Minot Public Library was closed for several weeks once the coronavirus hit North Dakota, but staff has found the good in the adjustments they’ve made to stay open. Take-and-Make crafts, curbside pickup and even…
Minot woman using passion for crafting to help friend in need
MINOT, N.D. – Stories of compassion and giving are popular throughout the holiday season, and they keep coming. One Minot woman is doing what she can to help a close friend in need. Sabine Price has spent her spare time in the past 20 years…
Minot downs Dickinson 90-80; improves to 3-0
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot High School boys varsity team was in action on Saturday, and they were able to take care of business at home, defeating the Dickinson Midgets 90-80. An individual scoring outburst ensued as Alex Dvorak of Dickinson and Deonte’ Martinez led…
North Dakota long-term care facilities begin vaccinations this week for residents
N.D. – It’s no secret nursing homes have been some of the hardest-hit spots during this pandemic. That’s why they are at the top of the list for vaccine distribution. Missouri Slope, a long-term care center in Bismarck, is preparing residents for the COVID-19 vaccine….
Man accused of murder in overdose death of Minot teen
MINOT, N.D. — A 32-year-old man is charged with felony murder in the drug overdose of a 16-year-old girl at a Minot hotel earlier this month, according to court documents. Mark Anthony Rodgers Jr. is also charged with tampering with physical evidence, maintaining a premises…
Congress to meet next week to validate election results
MINOT, N.D. – Next week, the two chambers of Congress will come together in a dual session to validate the results of the electoral college from the 2020 election. During the session, members of Congress can object the results of their states electoral votes, which…
First District Health Unit prepares to begin COVID-19 vaccinations
MINOT, N.D. – COVID-19 vaccination opportunities could be coming to Minot’s firefighters and police officers by mid-January, according to an update provided to the Minot City Council by First District Health Unit Monday. First District soon will be receiving 210 doses of the Moderna vaccine…
Minot has most homicides in North Dakota in 2020
MINOT, N.D. – Minot added two new homicides in just the month of December. Minot tops the charts with seven homicides this year, followed by Fargo with five. Bismarck police did not have any homicides in the city in 2020. With Minot having the most in the state, Police…
