Vaccines are another tool against COVID-19
MINOT, N.D. – It’s been just over a year since the first positive coronavirus test was reported in Ward County. We’ve come a long way in the past 12 months, and we’ve learned a great deal about dealing with COVID-19 and its effects. We’ve learned…
City of Minot looking to fill various positions, from police to public works
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot is looking to fill nearly a dozen positions. They said that many of the available jobs are entry-level. They also are looking to fill a project civil engineer position in the public works department. The city is also…
MSU scores three unanswered in win
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State women’s soccer team, looking to snap a two-game losing streak, defeated the visiting Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons by a 3-1 score in a Friday matinee match at Herb Parker Stadium. The Beavers, who had not scored a goal…
Sen. Lindsey Graham says preventing voters from receiving food or water while as they wait in line to cast ballots doesn’t make ‘a whole lot of sense’
N.D. – South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said a new voter restriction in Georgia doesn’t make “sense.” A law signed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp prevents volunteers from handing out food or drinks to voters waiting in line. “Well, all I can say is that doesn’t…
Denny’s workers get into fist fight over which table would get chicken fingers: report
MINOT, N.D. – A late-night dispute over chicken tenders reportedly led to violence at an Arkansas restaurant. Two workers at a Denny’s allegedly got into an argument over which table was going to receive a plate of chicken fingers. The dispute reportedly turned physical and authorities were called…
Marquelle Tandeski, Minot, receives deferred sentence for intent to deliver marijuana
MINOT, N.D. – Marquelle Tremayne Tandeski, 24, Minot, received a deferred imposition of sentence for 360 days on Thursday on a Class B felony charge of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Judge Gary Lee also ordered Tandeski to pay $775 in court costs and…
It’s Difficult to Understand the Hostility to COVID-19 Vaccination
MINOT, N.D. — This morning, I made an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination from Thrifty White Drug here in Minot. If you’d like to make your own appointment, and you live in North Dakota like me, I’d check out the state Department of Health’s vaccination…
Informed Adults Should Be Allowed to Make Unhealthy Choices
MINOT, N.D. — The paternalism of big government was on full display in North Dakota’s Senate this week. One example was the failure of House Concurrent Resolution 3032, which would have put a constitutional amendment to legalize sports gambling on the statewide ballot. It failed on…
