Pair of Minot longterm care facilities receive Pfizer vaccine
MINOT, N.D. – With North Dakota in the second phase of its coronavirus vaccine rollout, more and more people are eligible to receive it. According to the North Dakota Department of Health website, the state has administered more than 40,000 doses as of Sunday. In Ward County,…
Minot Police Chief says they’re prepared in case any protests become violent
MINOT, N.D. – With just a week away from the presidential inauguration, the FBI is warning of armed protests at Capitol buildings — including here in North Dakota. Minot Police Chief John Klug says he hasn’t heard of any credible threat to the Minot community….
Minot couple creates pet food bank
MINOT, N.D. – Food banks have been utilized more than ever during the pandemic, and now one couple has established one for our four-legged friends. Toby and Emma Phillips, of Minot, had the idea to create Blessed Pets, a pet food bank, after facing their…
Attempted parking lot purchase leads to armed robbery in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Minot police made an arrest Wednesday night in a parking lot where a woman planned to purchase a game console. When the sale fell through, the man claiming to be the seller robbed the woman at gunpoint. He then is accused of…
Elevator failure in Minot apartment building sparks concern
MINOT, N.D. – Some city leaders want to see a change. Last month, the Minot Fire Department rescued a resident from The Parker Suites apartments after the elevator failed. City Council Member Stephan Podrygula says he thinks plans should be in place, connecting elevators to…
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for Minot-area police, fire, EMS
MINOT, N.D. – As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the state, vaccines are now being offered to more than just healthcare workers. The long-awaited vaccine has already made its way to emergency responders throughout Ward County. “We had seven that got vaccinated last week,…
Chicken coop catches fire in Minot, no chickens lost
MINOT, N.D. – A chicken coop in southeast Minot was fully engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon, though fortunately the chickens had been let out prior to the fire, and none were lost. Firefighters responded to the 1300 block of 72nd Street SE around 3 p.m. A…
Minot Nurse Gives From Her Heart To Souris Valley Animal Shelter.
MINOT, N.D. – I have so much respect and admiration for anyone who gives up their time to either volunteer or work at an animal shelter. I have a soft spot for any furry four-legged animal that has been abandoned and given up on. The…
