District judge denies restraining order requested by Somerset Court
MINOT, N.D. – A judge has denied the request of a Minot assisted living center for a temporary restraining order against an executive order that closed hair salons in North Dakota due to COVID-19. Somerset Court filed a complaint April 22 in South Central District…
Jacks sweep season series with University of North Dakota
N.D. – Two strong games over the weekend propelled the SDSU men’s basketball team to a 4-0 start in Summit League play. An impressive first half of basketball pushed South Dakota State (10-3, 4-0) past the University of North Dakota (4-13,3-5) 92-73 Friday night at…
Majettes’ Maragos reflects on softball career
MINOT, N.D. – The 2020 Majettes season may have been canceled, but there’s still fun memories to look back on for the players. Landry Maragos said winning the 2018 State Championship was special, along with forming bonds with teammates. “Every day at practice everyone has…
Suspect being sought in Minot ‘targeted shooting’
MINOT, N.D. — A man was shot and hospitalized following what the Minot Police Department called a “targeted shooting” that took place Saturday morning, Sept. 5. Police responded early Saturday morning to a report of gunshots at a northwest Minot address. When officers arrived, they…
Special city council meeting Thursday to discuss contract of former Minot City Manager Tom Barry
MINOT, N.D. – A special city council meeting has been called for Minot, and one of the agenda items is to discuss the contract of former City Manager Tom Barry. Last December, Barry’s contract was extended for five years. The new contract stated that if…
Main Street Minute: Guilty Sweets ND makes Minot sweeter
N.D. – This week’s Main Street Minute will have you drooling! Your News Leader visited Guilty Sweets ND, a locally owned and operate sweet shop that whips up a large variety of desserts. Guilty Sweets ND is not your ordinary bakery. “Cupcakes, macaroons, cake hearts,…
Minot High golfer who missed senior season due to COVID-19 looks back on career
MINOT, N.D. – Minot High golfer Jack Demke missed out on his senior season, and fourth on the varsity roster, due to COVID-19. He took some time Tuesday to look back on his golf career with the Magicians with pride. He said he is happy…
Police respond to shooting in northwest Minot Saturday morning
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Police responded to a shooting that occurred Saturday morning at an address on the northwest side of town. According to the release, officers responded to a report of gunshots around 4:46 a.m. When they arrived, they found one male victim with…
Public records show Democratic legislative candidate was dismissed from UND for having romantic relationship with a student
MINOT, N.D. — Jacqueline “Jackie” Hoffarth is a social worker and Democratic candidate from Grand Forks running for the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 18. She was also at the center of controversy at the University of North Dakota over a relationship with…
ACLU Argues That Anti-Pipeline Rioters Had a Right to Block Public Roads
N.D. — One consistent tactic of the political extremists who use violent protests to disrupt pipeline construction is the blocking of roads. It’s a tactic built on fear and intimidation. We are to give the protesters what they want, or they will hurt us by…
