Downtown Minot businesses see uptick in sales over holiday weekend
MINOT, N.D. – The pandemic has now spilled over into the holidays. Businesses in downtown Minot kicked off the holiday shopping season with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. After a year of transitioning to online sales, downtown businesses in Minot said Cyber…
A Minot man is dead after rollover crash Thursday
MINOT, N.D. – A 67-year-old Minot man was pronounced dead at the scene after a rollover crash near Kenmare, ND. Around 5 p.m. Thursday evening, witnesses said the driver, Tommy Tanberg of Minot, drifted into the southbound lane of Highway 52, overcorrected and rolled the…
Progress of GAP financing program for families Minot
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot is expanding the eligibility for a program that assists low and moderate income families impacted by the 2011 flood. The GAP financing program is funded through Housing and Urban Development. It provides up to $60,000 in loans that…
Should North Dakota Police Officers Have Restrictions For Pinging Phone Locations In Emergencies?
N.D. – Many people are concerned about their information being tracked by the government or cyber criminals. It is a legitimate fear, a person’s life could be destroyed in so many ways if their phone privacy is breached. But is it rational to be worried…
Someone You Should Know: A forever friendship began with a simple ‘thank you’
MINOT, N.D. – “I chased her down and then I said, ‘Stop I just want to thank you for protecting our country,’” now 7-year-old Mariah explained. On that day, back in 2017, she was almost 4 years old. Carlynn Pomerlee, the woman she was calling…
WHS boys hockey narrowly loses in shootout against Minot
MINOT, N.D. – It was a close hockey game between the Williston Coyotes and the Minot Magicians. The Coyotes fell to the Magicians 3-2 but only after the game went into a shootout.
Attempted parking lot purchase leads to armed robbery in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Minot police made an arrest Wednesday night in a parking lot where a woman planned to purchase a game console. When the sale fell through, the man claiming to be the seller robbed the woman at gunpoint. He then is accused of…
COVID-19 therapeutic treatment making positive impact in fight with virus
MINOT, N.D. – Monday, we told you about a COVID-19 antibody treatment offered by Trinity Health. Your News Leader spoke with an infectious disease doctor Tuesday on the role this therapy plays in fighting the pandemic. With the state’s successful vaccination admiration now paired with new…
Rapid testing begins for Minot Public School staff
MINOT ,N.D. – First District Health Unit along with the North Dakota National Guard began rapid testing Minot Public School staff Monday. Workers conducted the tests at the Minot State Dome from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The district offered the option to all MPS…
Minot residents could see a possible increase in taxes
MINOT, N.D. – People in Minot could see a possible increase in property taxes next year. The Minot Park Board approved a preliminary budget for next year. The budget is projected to see a 2% increase from last year, coming in at $14.3 million. The…
