Hearing on whether to include testimony in Minot murder case
MINOT, N.D. – A judge heard testimony Tuesday in Minot in a case involving a Minot man accused of killing a woman in June and fleeing to South Dakota. Prosecutors charged 25-year-old Duell Clifton with AA-felony murder and C-felony tampering with physical evidence, in the death…
Bismarck mayor weighs in on refugee resettlement ahead of possible vote
MINOT, N.D. — The Burleigh County Commission will meet this week to discuss whether or not to put the question of refugee resettlement to a vote. Previously the Commission had voted 3-2 to allow resettlement to continue, albeit with a cap (no more than 25…
Mac Schneider could be considered for U.S. Attorney of North Dakota
N.D. – Three former Democratic Senators, Sen. Kent Conrad, Sen. Byron Dorgan, and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, wrote a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to appoint Mac Schneider as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota. Schneider is an attorney out of…
“Blessed Pets” In Minot Helps Struggling Families Feed Their Pets
MINOT, N.D. – For nearly a year, the coronavirus pandemic has made life harder for almost everyone. Many families have struggled to pay bills and keep food on the tables because of the new “way of the world.” But what about pets who may be…
First District Health Unit gives update on vaccination process in Ward County
MINOT, N.D. – At Monday night’s Minot City Council meeting, First District Health Unit gave an update on where they are with the vaccination process. Nine percent of the population in Ward County has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. A little more…
Legally blind skier from Minot takes on the Big Couloir
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot teen did not let losing his vision keep him from accomplishing one of his biggest goals. Fourteen-year-old Jacob Smith isn’t afraid of a challenge. He’s been skiing since he was only two years old. “I kind of started racing in…
Families encouraged to keep in touch while isolated
MINOT, N.D. – Seasonal Depression is an annual issue, but the isolation and quarantine that comes with the pandemic may be aggravating the problem for some. “I believe it’s affecting people in ways that are both seen and more concerningly unseen. It’s a time when…
Three injured in overnight shooting incident in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Three victims suffered gunshot wounds in an early-morning shooting incident near Central Avenue in Minot, according to Minot Police. Police say dispatch received a call around 2:38 a.m. of a report of gunshots near 105 Central Avenue W. in Minot. Responding officers…
Ballot boxes planned for Ward
MINOT, N.D. – People in Ward County who may be concerned with mailing in their absentee ballots for the general election will now have another option. The Ward county Auditor’s office is currently planning to have seven drop box locations available for absentee voting in…
North Dakota Department of Human Services seeks input on expanding long-term care services for people with disabilities
N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Human Services is hosting online listening sessions in February to gather public recommendations as the state moves forward with implementation of the U.S. Department of Justice settlement agreement announced in mid-December. The agreement outlines actions the state will take…
