Reminder: donating blood is still safe, and needed at this time
MINOT, N.D. – Organizers with Vitalant want to remind the public that it is still safe to donate blood at this time, and donating blood does not increase your chances of getting sick. Blood banks will be facing major shortages this week, as many venues…
Minot woman charged with deliberately setting room at Economy Hotel on fire
MINOT, N.D. – Renee Johnson Delorme, 44, Minot, is accused of deliberately setting a room at the Economy Hotel, located at 225 22nd Avenue NW, on fire at 10:40 p.m. Saturday. One hotel employee was treated for smoke inhalation after entering the room and trying…
Minot City Council votes to approve $140K settlement with former city manager
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot has voted to approve a settlement with the former city manager. In a special meeting this afternoon, council members voted 4 to 3 in favor of paying Tom Barry $140,510.55 and covering up to $5,000 in legal fees….
North Dakota Ties To The Super Bowl
N.D. – Here comes the weekend we all have been waiting for – Super Bowl Weekend! I was sitting around wondering just what ties North Dakota has to the BIG GAME! As far as I could see, there have only been two men who were…
Two Minot High soccer standouts to play collegiately
MINOT, N.D. – Reegan Meyer, a defensive backrow specialist, and Walter Markle, a center midfielder, each signed National Letters of Intent. While Meyer plans to attend Jamestown University, Markle will play for the South Dakota School of Mines. The Minot Daily News reached out to…
Minot woman accused of starting weekend fire at hotel
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot woman faces endangerment charges related to a fire police believe she started at a hotel on Minot’s North Hill. Court records show Renee Delorme is charged with endangerment by fire, a class C felony. The Minot Fire Department responded to…
New city manager, Harold Stewart, arrives in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Minot’s new city manager spent his first few days on the job in getting acquainted with city government and its ongoing projects. Harold Stewart took over management duties Monday, settling into his office and meeting with city staff. A meet-and-greet was held…
Minot Blood Bank sees donor shortage
MINOT, N.D. – Blood banks across the nation are facing an urgent need for blood donors. A harsh flu season as well as coronavirus concerns has led to a decrease in the number eligible blood donors. Local blood bank Vitalant has had to adopt tougher…
Meet the candidates: Burke County Commission District 3
MINOT, N.D. – Your News Leader is featuring the candidates from Burke County Commission District 3: Jarret Vanberkom, from Powers Lake, and Keith Kallberg, from Stanley. Vanberkom and his wife own and operate the Country Store. Vanberkom wants to see the county be more responsible…
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…
