Continued impact of COVID-19 on Minot’s economy
MINOT, N.D. – Covid-19 left a deep economic impact on Minot’s economy. Last week, Minot city leaders spoke briefly about the impact on sales tax due to both the drop in oil prices and the coronavirus. They estimated a budget of $8.5 million per penny….
Minot’s water treatment plant expansion one day closer to being complete
MINOT, N.D. – Minot residents were recently asked to limit their water usage for a couple of days. The city says it didn’t have enough CO2 which is what the city needs after softening the water. This new addition to the city’s treatment plant should help…
Soccer: Century and Minot tie, Legacy defeats Jamestown
MINOT, N.D. – The WDA soccer season entered week two, with teams getting a chance to improve from their opening week, and shake things up in the standings. One of those teams was Minot, who played well in the first half against Century, leading 2-0,…
Teen wanted in Minot fatal hit-and-run turns himself in
MINOT, N.D. – Minot police say the driver in a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday night turned himself in Thursday. The 16-year old was referred to juvenile court in the death of 18-year-old Michael Fenner of Minnesota. Since he is a juvenile, police say no more information…
Concrete mixer truck driver airlifted to hospital after Devils Lake rollover identified
MINOT, N.D. – A 52-year-old Minot man was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after his concrete mixer truck rolled over outside of Devils Lake on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Johnito Lauron was first transported to CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Devils Lake and was…
New-look Minot City Council begins 2021 budget discussions
MINOT, N.D. – The new-look Minot City Council gathered Tuesday to discuss the upcoming budget. Minot City leaders say the impact of COVID-19 will impact the 2021 budget and perhaps many more budgets to come. Minot Finance Director and interim City Manager David Lakefield informed…
North Dakota Department of Commerce offers second round of business grants
N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce will soon begin to accept applications for the latest round of grants designed to support businesses in the hospitality industry. The online application portal for the second round of the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant program will open at 10…
Blood donors step up as Vitalant adds COVID-19 antibody screening
MINOT, N.D. – Minot-area blood donors have been stepping up recently, enticed by the opportunity to help others in need and also to take advantage of additional blood screening. This month, Vitalant, which provides blood donation services in Minot, began testing all donations for antibodies…
Minot athlete recognized for all the work she does in the community
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot athlete is being recognized for all of the work she does in the community. Landry Maragos is this season’s community athlete. She plays softball, volleyball and basketball, but Maragos is more than just an all-star athlete. She created Athletes Inspiring…
Minot City Council elects women to leadership, sponsors nonprofit grant applications
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot City Council recorded a first Tuesday when it elected two women to leadership in post-election reorganization. Council member Lisa Olson, who previously served as council vice president, was elected president, and, citing a “spirit of change,” nominated new council member Carrie Evans…
