What Happens to the Innocent Mr. Dittmer?
MINOT, N.D. — On the evening of Friday, May 8, a 23-year-old man named William Scott Dittmer Jr., a resident of Casselton in rural Cass County, was arrested for fatally shooting a 50-year-old neighbor. The news media did their jobs and reported on the arrest. Mr….
Victim still in critical condition after weekend shooting in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – A 32-year-old man is charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Minot over the weekend. Lagregory Kollock is accused of shooting a 31-year-old man Saturday evening in the northwest part of the city. When officers arrived they found the victim with two…
North Dakota Senators introduce POWER Act to protect oil and gas industry
N.D. – North Dakota Senators are acting quickly in response to President Joe Biden’s executive orders to halt new oil, gas and coal leases. They are joined by senators from Montana and Wyoming. New legislation was introduced to Congress on Thursday by North Dakota Sens….
Minot alderman to propose uses of NDR funds
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Alderman Josh Wolsky said he plans to propose two action items related to the National Disaster Resilience funds. Wolsky made the announcement at council this past week. The items include entering into a sub-recipient agreement with the Souris River Joint Board….
Labor gathering urges support for House COVID-19 relief
MINOT, N.D. – Workers and labor leaders gathered in front of the Federal Courthouse in Minot Wednesday to urge passage of a House bill that includes COVID-19 relief measures benefiting workers. The 1 p.m. event might not have allowed some working people to attend, but…
Badlands Circuit Selects Bucking Horses, Bulls of the Year and the Finals
MINOT, N.D. – Six animals were recognized in Minot, N.D. at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo two weeks ago for their prowess in the arena. Two animals from each event: the bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding, were selected for the awards: one…
Department of Motor Vehicles hasn’t opened to the public, but are still operating
MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles has not officially opened to the public yet.. but they are still operating. Workers at the DMV in Minot are still serving those who need help but a little differently now. The location has placed…
Shooting in Minot North Dakota: Shooter Lagregory Kollock Arrested For Attempted Murder
MINOT, N.D. – Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at around 6:39 pm Saturday night. Police responded to a Northwest Minot residence on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 31-year-old male victim who had sustained life threatening gunshot…
Meet North Dakota’s democratic candidates for congress
MINOT, N.D. – And North Dakota Democrats have a big decision on the June ballot: which candidate they want to see challenge Republican incumbent Kelly Armstrong for the state’s lone U.S. House seat. Zach Raknerud of Minot says he’s running for the working man. In…
SB 2144 is a good compromise between North Dakota landowners and hunters
N.D. – In 2019, a Herald editorial sarcastically declared: “North Dakota homeowners, be sure to post ‘no trespassing’ signs on your front door, lest would-be intruders feel it’s OK to make themselves welcome in your parlor. Same goes for your businesses and vehicles. Actually, don’t bother,…