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…
Minot’s Blessed Pets provides food for pets in need
MINOT, N.D. – A new food pantry in Minot is blessing the animals. Blessed Pets is the ministry of Toby and Emma Phillips, who started the pet food pantry after seeing the impact this past year’s economy was having on pet owners. The Phillips’, who…
Minot survives scare from TMC; wins at home 92-80
MINOT, N.D. – Although the Minot Magicians (13-1) won by 12 over Turtle Mountain Community (4-10) on Tuesday night, MHS had its share of difficult moments during long stretches of the game. The Magi got off to a good start, executing its offense and finding…
Ward County buildings no longer under mask mandate
MINOT, N.D. – Wearing a mask on Ward County properties is recommended but no longer required. The Ward County Commission, responding to Monday’s lifting of the state mask mandate, voted unanimously Tuesday to return to a mask recommendation for employees and county building visitors that…
Mugshots shouldn’t be a public record
MINOT, N.D. — When you see a mugshot, do you immediately think “criminal”? You probably do. Who could blame you? The mugshot is an iconic sort of image. That staring-into-the-camera perspective, usually alongside a second image taken from the side, with some sort of a…
Minot City Council member speaks out after mayor’s decision to end mask mandate
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma used his emergency powers to end the city-wide mask mandate on Friday — but other council members feel they should have been consulted first. In a statement Monday night, Alderwoman Carrie Evans expressed her concerns about the mayor’s decision….
