New city manager, Harold Stewart, arrives in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Minot’s new city manager spent his first few days on the job in getting acquainted with city government and its ongoing projects. Harold Stewart took over management duties Monday, settling into his office and meeting with city staff. A meet-and-greet was held Wednesday…
First District Health Unit healthcare workers receive Moderna vaccine
MINOT, N.D. – First District Healthcare workers began receiving the Moderna vaccine Tuesday. On Wednesday Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe, Medical Director of First District, joined other FDHU healthcare workers in getting the COVID-19 Vaccine. Nwaigwe is also an Infectious Disease Expert. He said it was important…
North Dakota Department of Human Services Helps With HVAC Upgrades
MINOT, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Human Services is providing $2.56 million for HVAC upgrades in the state’s long-term care facilities. The grants gave up to $40,000 to each facility to upgrade their HVAC systems. The installation has to be finished by the…
In 2021, Let’s Stop Being Offended So Much
MINOT, N.D. — “People like to be offended. It’s one of the ignoble pleasures.” Those are the words of Henry Miller. Or, at least, a fictionalized iteration of Miller as portrayed on the series “The Durrells in Corfu,” which I took to watching during my…
Sabers, Eckroth turn in 51-point second half to beat Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Just a sophomore, Alyssa Eckroth matched her jersey number Friday night for the Legacy Sabers. The 6-foot sophomore came off the bench to pour in 22 points as the third-ranked Sabers topped Minot 91-73 in a West Region shootout at Legacy High….
North Dakota senators won’t commit to Trump’s relief request
N.D. — North Dakota’s senators declined to say Tuesday whether they will support President Trump’s request to approve $2,000 in COVID-19 relief payments. Trump recently signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that provides stimulus payments of $600. He also made it clear to lawmakers…
Man drives into Lewis and Clark Elementary
MINOT, N.D. – Lewis and Clark Elementary was extensively damaged early Wednesday morning when a vehicle driven by Payton White Owl, 23, drove into the north wing of the school, according to Minot police. The accident happened at about 12:30 a.m. No one was on…
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…
