ND Dollars for Scholars accepting scholarship applications
N.D. – North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications from North Dakota high school seniors and current college students starting Jan. 1. More than $91,000 in scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 each for the 2021-22 academic year. Every student…
Minot bookstore owners react to string of thefts
MINOT, N.D. – Two Minot bookstores had shoplifting incidents yesterday within hours from each other. Minot Police said they do not have anyone in custody at this time, but believe the incidents could be related. Nature’s Nook Children’s Toys and Books owner Deb Peery said…
Medical workers honored at Minot Air Force Base for COVID efforts
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base recognized medical personnel for their response to COVID-19 in a special ceremony Friday. Roughly 300 medics take care of more than 12,000 airmen and citizens on Minot Air Force Base. “Trying to make sure that we stay safe…
Minot to work with visitors bureau in expanding tourism events
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot is investing just under $500,000 in an enterprise agreement to bring more tourism to the area. Last month aldermen approved an economic recovery and resiliency effort proposed by Visit Minot. Monday night, they approved the enterprise agreement for…
Support for Souris Valley United Way amid challenging year
MINOT, N.D. – The Souris Valley United Way received a much-needed financial boost this week, after a year of increased needs and slow donations. The non-profit usually holds four fundraising events throughout the year to support programs at local organizations like the Domestic Violence Crisis…
Confronting criticism, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum reflects on pivotal pandemic decisions
N.D. – When COVID-19 took hold in the United States, it looked like Gov. Doug Burgum’s moment. The former Microsoft executive, who ran for governor championing a CEO’s approach, seemed to have a challenge perfectly suited to his data-first style. But it soon became clear…
Ira Jones Jr., Minot, acquitted of sexually abusing 14-year-old
MINOT, N.D. – Ira Montriece Jones Jr., 34, Minot, is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl on three different occasions from December 2016 to May 2017. Jones would have been 31 years old at the time. Jones is charged with a Class AA felony…
Impact of pandemic on Minot businesses
MINOT, N.D. – A little over 30,000 retail businesses around the country reported to Yelp that they have closed since the start of the pandemic according to the site’s Local Economic Impact Report. Businesses that have managed to stay open in the Magic City say the…
