Accidental shooting reported in Minot, one person injured
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Police Department is investigating a report of an accidental shooting that occurred around 8:40 p.m. Thursday at a Northwest Minot address. The initial report indicates a male subject accidentally discharged a firearm, striking a family member. Police say the female…
Minot Municipal Court closure extended to Nov. 9 due to positive COVID case
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Municipal Courthouse has been closed since the beginning of this week and was supposed to be back open Oct. 26. However the city of Minot just announced that they are extending that closure after an employee tested positive for COVID-19….
North Dakota Turns Beauty Workers Into Fugitives
N.D. – Fargo makeup artist Raven Dybedahl looks over her shoulders when she works, but only on the North Dakota side of the state line. When she crosses into Minnesota for bridal parties and other events, everything she does is legal. “I feel like I’m…
Pusch Ridge standout Evan Lovett commits to Minot State
N.D. – Pusch Ridge’s four-year starting varsity football player Evan Lovett, son of former Arizona receiver Lamar Lovett, has announced his commitment to join the Minot (N.D.) State football program. Minot State is an NCAA Division II program that also included 13 players on its roster…
Pills seized in Minot’s biggest fentanyl bust worth $350,000, police say
MINOT, N.D. — A 25-year-old Minot man is facing Class A felony charges after law officers said they seized 5,000 fentanyl pills valued at $350,000 from his residence. Larry Owens was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, by members of the Ward County Narcotics Task Force…
North Dakota Democrats cancel state convention as ‘prevention measure’ for coronavirus
MINOT, N.D. – Delegates at the convention were slated to nominate statewide candidates and elect delegates to the national convention. Party staff and leadership will work with supporters, volunteers and others to figure out the next steps, according to a news release. “In the interests…
Minot police say one man is dead, a suspect in custody in shooting
MINOT, N.D. – Minot police say a man has died of injuries in a Wednesday night shooting. A suspect is in custody. Police spokesman Justin Sundheim says the shooting happened on the southwest side of Minot. More information is expected to be released Thursday morning…
Progress of search for new Minot City Manager
MINOT, N.D. – Applications for the Minot City Manager closed last week, allowing city leaders to begin the first steps towards filling the position. The city has hired a recruiting firm to help find qualified applicants. Fifty people have applied for the position so far….
Bizarre ‘North Dakota Laws’ That Still May Exist
N.D. – My family and I spent a couple of years in North Dakota. I remember the year. I think it was 1992 or 1993. I’m pretty sure they had a stretch of weather where it didn’t get above zero for 10 days. It was…
Minot State Wrestling to host UMary in newly-added dual contest
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State Wrestling announced Wednesday a newly-scheduled dual with UMary on Friday at 4 p.m. at the Minot State Dome. The Beavers’ originally-scheduled dual with St. Cloud State was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Huskies’ program. The Beavers’ wrestling schedule…
