Mouse River Players postpones ‘Blithe Spirit,’ ticket sales due to COVID-19 concerns
MINOT, N.D. – The Mouse River Players, Minot, is postponing its current production of “Blithe Spirit” and has temporarily suspended ticket sales for the remainder of the season. The Mouse River Players board of directors said, for now, the current production will be delayed at…
Minot Police Chief says they’re prepared in case any protests become violent
MINOT, N.D. – With just a week away from the presidential inauguration, the FBI is warning of armed protests at Capitol buildings — including here in North Dakota. Minot Police Chief John Klug says he hasn’t heard of any credible threat to the Minot community….
Minot leaders discuss flood protection, CTE center funding with lawmakers
MINOT, N.D. – Minot leadership recently weighed in on a bill at the legislative session relating to additional bonding for the Mouse River Flood Protection plan and the Career Technology Education Center Project. On Monday, Mayor Shaun Sipma testified in favor of House Bill 1431….
North Dakota House rejects ban on employers mandating vaccines
N.D. – A bill that would have forbidden employers from requiring their workers to get vaccines was defeated Thursday, Feb. 4, by the North Dakota House of Representatives. House Bill 1301 also would have given business owners protection against lawsuits from employees who come down with…
MHS takes first at Minot Invite
MINOT, N.D. – The Magi paced the four-team field with an overall score of 691. Meanwhile, second place Bismarck Legacy notched a score of 356. Bismarck High (342) and Mandan (308) placed third and fourth respectively.Minot produced winners in 11 of 12 total events, including…
Requests for lower bond, relocation denied in Minot murder case
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot man facing a AA-felony murder charge in the shooting death of a woman in May is headed for trial later this year. Minot police said they arrested 42-year-old Erik Rod in the death of 37-year-old Connie Rod. It was initially treated…
A group of 11 North Dakotans went to the Capitol in D.C. last week. Here’s what some saw.
MINOT, N.D. – It’s been a week since protests turned violent at the U.S. Capitol during the Electoral College vote. A group of North Dakotans were in town — and they shared their experience with us. Roger Neshem says his group of 11 farmers left…
Minot police seek driver in hit-and-run fatal crash
MINOT, N.D. – Minot police are looking for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian and fled the scene. Officers were notified of the hit-and-run about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities say the striking vehicle is a dark-colored red or burgundy pickup truck. The 18-year-old…
First District Health Unit to discuss virus response in 7-county region
MINOT, N.D. – The First District Health Unit in Minot will be holding a news conference today regarding the local public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference will include the First District Health Unit’s Executive Director Lisa Clute, District Health Officer Dr. Casmiar…
Former Minot City Manager lands new job in Minnesota
MINOT, N.D. – Tom Barry, the former Minot City Manager who was fired in April, has been hired as the next County Administrator in Beltrami County, Minnesota. Kay Mack, the current Beltrami County Administrator who is retiring, confirmed the news with Your News Leader Friday….
