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,…
Democratic-NPL shames Republican woman for taking pregnancy leave
MINOT, N.D. — In a recent column, I called out the North Dakota Democratic-NPL for their shallow and mean-spirited (and almost entirely unsuccessful) approach to state politics. “The strategy the Dem-NPL has been pursuing for a generation amounts to a lot of snotty messaging and…
ACLU of North Dakota files Amicus Brief urging court to affirm rural roads are traditional public forums
N.D. – The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of North Dakota filed an amicus brief this week with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit in Thunderhawk v. Kirchmeier, a case that challenges the government’s decision to close a public…
North Dakota’s small businesses hope more shop local this holiday season
MINOT, N.D. – The holiday season is one of the busiest shopping times of the year, but during the pandemic stores of all sizes have been impacted — especially small businesses. “We’re gonna do some TV commercials, some radio, newspaper, that sort of thing as…
