Support for Souris Valley United Way amid challenging year
MINOT, N.D. – The Souris Valley United Way received a much-needed financial boost this week, after a year of increased needs and slow donations. The non-profit usually holds four fundraising events throughout the year to support programs at local organizations like the Domestic Violence Crisis…
Confronting criticism, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum reflects on pivotal pandemic decisions
N.D. – When COVID-19 took hold in the United States, it looked like Gov. Doug Burgum’s moment. The former Microsoft executive, who ran for governor championing a CEO’s approach, seemed to have a challenge perfectly suited to his data-first style. But it soon became clear…
Ira Jones Jr., Minot, acquitted of sexually abusing 14-year-old
MINOT, N.D. – Ira Montriece Jones Jr., 34, Minot, is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl on three different occasions from December 2016 to May 2017. Jones would have been 31 years old at the time. Jones is charged with a Class AA felony…
Impact of pandemic on Minot businesses
MINOT, N.D. – A little over 30,000 retail businesses around the country reported to Yelp that they have closed since the start of the pandemic according to the site’s Local Economic Impact Report. Businesses that have managed to stay open in the Magic City say the…
COVID-19 vaccine arrives at Trinity Health
MINOT, N.D. – The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Trinity Health around 10 a.m. Thursday morning. Trinity Health said 250 doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrived. They said the other 250 doses of the 500 they were allotted should arrive next week….
Minot State students to pay same fees for in-person and online classes
MINOT, N.D. – As college students get ready to head back to class for the spring semester, they may see a slight difference in the price they pay. “We went to the state board and asked them to let us change our tuition and fee…
Xcel Energy donates $10,000 to Souris Valley United Way
MINOT, N.D. – An organization that helps others is jumping for joy after receiving a pretty sizable donation. Xcel Energy donated $10,000 to the Souris Valley United Way in Minot. The money will go toward helping people who need food and shelter in the area….
Minot boys beat Legacy at home 86-82
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot High School boys basketball team held their home opener against Bismarck Legacy on Friday evening. It was a closely contested battle at the outset. Minot eventually seized control on the strength of an aggressive trapping defense which created problems for…
North Dakota tribal leader reacts to nomination of Deb Haaland for Interior Secretary
N.D. – President-elect Joe Biden nominated Rep. Deb Haaland, D-NM, to be his Interior Secretary Thursday. Haaland would become the first Native American to serve as a secretary in a President’s Cabinet. The 60-year-old Haaland is a member of the Laguna Pueblo people. MHA Nation…
Darrell Thomas, Minot, charged with having sex with teenage girl
MINOT, N.D. – Darrell Lynn Thomas, 23, Minot, is charged in district court in Minot with having sex with a girl between the ages of 15 and 17, a Class C felony, and of Class C felony corruption of a minor. The incident took place…
