ACHA Women’s Division 1 National Championships to be held in ND
N.D. – The American Collegiate Hockey Association, the governing body for non-NCAA college hockey in the United States, announces that the 2021 Women’s Division 1 National Championships will be held in Minot. “We are excited to bring the ACHA W1 Nationals to the Magic City,”…
Eagles Wings church promotes Christmas tree sales to aid needy children
MINOT, N.D. – The big tent outside Eagles Wings church will be a very busy place today and for the next several days. Inside the heated big top are Christmas trees fresh cut from Montana. Proceeds from the sale of the trees will help children…
Main Street Minute: Dakota Burger Company adjusts to pandemic
MINOT, N.D. – A popular burger spot in the heart of Minot is getting back into the swing of things with COVID-19 restrictions beginning to loosen.This week, Your News Leader traveled downtown to check out what’s cooking at Dakota Burger! Opening in October of 2019,…
From accidental shooting to murder: Breaking down an investigation
MINOT, N.D. – A May 21 shooting took the life of a 37-year-old woman. Connie Rod died in what was first deemed an accidental shooting. By August, the story shifted and her husband, Erik Rod, was arrested for murder. Eric’s lawyer questions how a “small group…
Bill would prevent state government from mandating masks
MINOT, N.D. – A handful of lawmakers spoke in support of a bill to prevent a mask mandate from ever happening again. Roughly 30 people showed up to hear from lawmakers talk about their legislation seeking to discredit current government health guidelines. Minot Republican Rep….
Is North Dakota State QB Trey Lance worth all the hype?
N.D. – The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of many NFL organizations who could be looking at a quarterback in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft. However, unlike the other franchises who are looking to add to their current quarterback depth chart, the Steelers possess the 24th overall pick….
Girl Scout cookie season
MINOT, N.D. – Submittted Photo Members of Girl Scout Troop 10312 donated cookies for kitchen workers during the coronavirus pandemic and free food to Minot Public Schools students. It will soon be Girl Scout Cookie time again. The beloved cookies will be on sale at…
WDA Hockey: Blizzard wins in overtime against Minot, Magicians top Bottineau-Rugby
N.D. – Just a few weeks remain in the North Dakota Hockey season, with games weighing heavier by the night, including a big-time matchup between Bismarck and Minot. After a scoreless first period, the goals started to flow in, as Bismarck took an early 2-0…
As state mask mandate expires, Minot mandate continues
MINOT, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, R-ND, has ended the state mask mandate, but the City of Minot’s will continue. Residents like Bronte Schultz of Minot said they feel safer with the mandate. “I am more apt to go around town knowing that others are…
Minot policeman killed by whiskey runner 100 years ago remembered
MINOT, N.D. – The car was creeping slowly through a Minot alley at 4:15 in the morning when it was stopped by night policeman Lee S. Fahler. A few moments later the sound of two gunshots pierced the night air. Both shots struck officer Fahler,…