ND House rejects ending local public spending notice requirement in newspapers
N.D. – The North Dakota House of Representatives rejected a bill on Monday, Feb. 1, that would have eliminated the requirement for county or city governments to publish their bills and payments in local newspapers. The bill failed 62-31, with multiple representatives testifying on the…
Minot Police Department mass testing results in one positive case of COVID-19
MINOT, N.D. – One employee of the Minot Police Department tested positive for the coronavirus after the MPD participated in a mass testing event for front line workers on May 18. A total of 49 employees were tested. The employee who tested positive will isolate…
After the Whistle: A school resource officer builds relationships on and off the volleyball court
MINOT, N.D. – Inspiring students is something one school resource officer says she takes pride in. In fact, she loves working with students so much, she decided to help them out on the court, too. “If I can influence one person positively, I’ve done my…
Mass drive-thru COVID-19 testing event to be held in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – The First District Health Unit announced there will be a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event on Wednesday, June 3 from 12-4 p.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. Any member of the public can be tested during the event, and essential workers…
McLean County 9-1-1 system experiencing problems Thursday afternoon
MINOT, N.D. – The McLean County Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon is reporting via social media that it is having problems with the 9-1-1 system for that area. The sheriff’s office is advising county residents to call 701-462-8103 for any emergency situations. The office reports it…
Taxes flat in Minot Park District’s preliminary budget
MINOT, N.D. – Spending and property taxes are remaining largely flat in the Minot Park District’s proposed 2021 budget. The park board approved a preliminary budget Tuesday that calls for $14.3 million in spending, about a 2% increase, requiring a mill levy estimated to remain…
Virus deaths, hospitalizations unchanged in North Dakota
N.D. — North Dakota health officials confirmed Sunday that deaths and hospitalizations due to complications from the coronavirus remained unchanged in the last day. The update showed 67 new COVID-19 cases out of 2,495 processed tests, for a positivity rate of 3.11%. The number of…
Vitalant making push for blood donations amid COVID-19
MINOT, N.D. – Vitalant is holding its Kick COVID-19 to the Curb Blood Drive Monday through Wednesday this week. The drive kicked off Monday at the Grand Hotel in Minot. Donor Recruiter Teresa Johnson said she is seeing traditional blood needs returning with state reopenings…
United Community Bank Athlete of the Week: Jaxon Feller
MINOT, N.D. – Jaxon Feller said he’s fallen in love with the grind of becoming a standout football star. “This is what it takes to be a dominant athlete in high school football. All around, how to be dominant in sports: you just have to…
Volunteers plant educational garden featuring Native traditions
MINOT, N.D. – Volunteers were planting seeds following a traditional drum and prayer ceremony at a new community garden next to Minot State University Friday. An educational, community garden focusing on native plants is the project of the nonprofit, dreamBIG Green Schools’ Red and Green…
