Minot Public School Board discusses rollout of vaccine for staff
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Public School Board discussed the rollout for vaccines for staff. Superintendent Dr. Mark Vollmer said they were expecting vaccinations to begin for faculty in early February, but that has been delayed. No future date was announced, but Dr. Vollmer said…
Magicians take down Blue Jays 133-50
MINOT, N.D. – The defending state champion Minot Magicians were in their usual dominant form on Friday evening as they topped the Jamestown Blue Jays in boys swimming, 133-50. During the meet, Minot High produced winners in 11 of the 12 events with all but…
Man injured after car engulfed in flames outside Minot
MINOT, N.D. – A car was engulfed in flames on the 83 bypass, this evening just outside Minot. According to the Ward County Sheriff’s Office, a driver in a car was heading south and struck a guard rail. The vehicle became engulfed in flames, but…
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…
