Controversial Bastiat Caucus refuses to divulge which elected leaders are members
MINOT, N.D. — Recently, state Rep. Rick Becker, a Bismarck-area Republican and founder of the controversial Bastiat Caucus, did what most politicians do when someone shines an unflattering light on them. They shoot the messenger, in true Trumpian fashion. It’s all the news media’s fault,…
Minot man arrested in connection to teen’s overdose death
MINOT, N.D. — A 32-year-old Minot man has been arrested on multiple felony charges, including murder, for his alleged role in the overdose death of a 16-year-old girl at a Minot hotel this month. Mark A. Rodgers was initially arrested Sunday evening, Dec. 20, on…
Ward County Commission plans for five voting centers
MINOT, N.D. – Five vote centers could be open for the general election in November in Ward County. The Ward County Auditor’s Office has proposed vote centers in Minot at the Municipal Auditorium and State Fair Center and in Kenmare at the Memorial Hall. Ward…
Bill aims to cement religious protections for North Dakota inmates
N.D. – A group of North Dakota Republicans has brought forward a bill that would prohibit jail and prison staff from hindering an inmate’s religious practices. The proposal would also bar top state officials from requiring churches and other places of worship to close during…
Minot rescue cat competing for America’s Favorite Pet
MINOT, N.D. – “She’s beautiful yeah she’s a Siamese Manx and I didn’t even know what that was until we adopted her,” Scott Lane said. Lane has always been a cat person, and in May of 2020 he thought about rescuing a cat to be…
Minot Officer who tested positive for COVID-19 to return to work
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Police Officer who tested positive for COVID-19 last month has recovered and will return to the job next week. Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma made the announcement at the weekly COVID-19 joint press conference Tuesday. The city announced March 31 that…
Minot High staff grateful for patience through winter sports stoppage
MINOT, N.D. – The opening tipoff for Minot High School girls basketball against the visiting Williston Coyotes December 14 represented more than the beginning of another season. It resembled coming up from a swim for fresh air for all student-athletes, families and coaches involved. The…
US Air Force B-52H aircrews from Minot conducted a surprise, round-trip to the Persian Gulf
MINOT, N.D. – U.S. Air Force B-52H “Stratofortress” aircrews assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, conducted a short-notice, long-range mission into the Middle East to deter aggression and reassure U.S. partners and allies. A press release by U.S. Central Command says…
Minot Police Department searching for missing woman
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman. Police say 29-year-old Alice Queirolo was reported missing by family and co-workers. She is described as 5’6” and 165 pounds, with blue eyes and red hair. They say…
Minot community reacts to face mask resolution passed by council
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot City Council recently passed a resolution that requires city employees to wear a mask when they cannot social distance. The resolution also recommends that citizens and businesses wear masks. Some residents in Minot said they understand the purpose of the…
