Brynner Rennecke, Minot, sentenced to 10 years for possession of child pornography
MINOT, N.D. – Brynner Phoenix Rennecke, 30, who had already been listed as a high risk sex offender on the state’s sex offender registry, was sentenced on Friday to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised probation for possession of child pornography…
As council considers next steps, former Minot City Manager Lee Staab has offered to help, alderman says
MINOT, N.D. – Lee Staab, who served as Minot’s city manager from 2014 until 2016, has reached out to at least one city council alderman to offer his services in the wake of the firing of City Manager Tom Barry. Alderman Mark Jantzer said at a…
North Dakota, Is Ice Fishing Insane Or Just Plain Crazy?
N.D. – Open your car door and get ready for that fast-walk thing you do when you’ve got to get from your car to the front door of the grocery store. People can’t really hear you muttering and cursing the cold the whole time you’re…
Wild start for Minot Vistas hosting home tournament
MINOT, N.D. – The sixth inning alone would have made for an entertaining 9-6 ballgame. Instead, that was merely one segment of what turned out to be a long, drawn-out marathon Friday afternoon between the Minot Vistas and the Mandan Chiefs. The second game of…
Author of book on Angila Wilder case to hold book-signing this weekend
MINOT, N.D. – Main Street Books and the Depot are partnering to host an author book signing this weekend. C.J. Wynn will sign copies of “Wilder Intentions.” The book is based on the 2015 killing of Angila Wilder, and the investigation into her ex-husband Richie,…
Potential impact of firing of Minot City Manager on taxpayers
MINOT, N.D. – Minot city leaders will gather Thursday to determine what’s next amid the fallout of the firing of city manager Tom Barry. Your News Leader wanted to take a closer look at how we got to this point, and how Barry’s firing could…
Dry bean getting-it-right virtual meeting set in North Dakota
N.D. – Farmers and crop advisers will have an opportunity to receive dry edible bean production information during a virtual Getting-it-Right meeting that North Dakota State University Extension is holding from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 2. NDSU Extension is organizing and conducting the…
League play returning for Minot Soccer Association with social distancing guidelines
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Soccer Association is welcoming back league play with social distancing starting the week of June 1. Individual workouts have been running since May 18 in the organization’s return-to-play plan. Chris Clements said he’s happy to see competition come up next.
Murder rates in Minot are the highest in more than 20 years
MINOT, N.D. – Murder rates in the Magic City are at an all-time high — the highest it’s been in more than 20 years. Chief John Klug says so far, the city has seen five murders this year, four more than last year. In 2018, there…
Restraining order denied over salon at Minot assisted living facility
MINOT, N.D. – A district judge has denied a temporary restraining order against an executive order from Gov. Doug Burgum prohibiting operation of in-house beauty salons at assisted living facilities, according to online court records. Somerset Court in Minot filed a civil suit earlier this…
