Minot Association of Builders encouraging students to enter trade work through scholarship
MINOT, N.D. – A local organization is hoping to encourage area students to pursue careers in the building industry by offering the Dana Ebel Memorial scholarship. The Minot Association of Builders is offering $500 to area seniors who are looking to pursue a career in…
Minot business donates water cups to area schools
MINOT, N.D. – Water fountains were one of many parts of everyday life impacted by the pandemic. Due to their high-touch manner, schools in the area followed CDC and state guidance and shut them down, leaving water bottle filling stations to be the only option…
UND Soccer Schedules Exhibition at Minot State
MINOT, N.D. – The University of North Dakota picked up a last-minute competition this week, scheduling an exhibition match at Minot State on Saturday, Jan. 30. Scheduled to kick-off at 10 a.m., the match will be streamed live on the NSIC Network. Saturday marks the…
Pinkerton Animal Hospital starts new entry policy due to COVID-19
MINOT, N.D. – Pinkerton Animal Hospital is taking steps to help slow down COVID-19. “If an owner is sick, running a fever, coughing, have shortness of breath or body aches, we would like them to reschedule their appointment. Being in a 12′ x 12′ room…
Minot Police Department seeing high number of calls for stolen vehicles
MINOT, N.D. – In the first two weeks of 2021, there have been nine calls to the Minot Police Department reporting potentially stolen vehicles. An officer with the Crime Prevention Unit says this trend is carrying over from the fourth quarter of 2020, in which…
Minot aldermen question mayor’s use of power in ending mask mandate
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma ended the Minot City Mask Mandate on Friday through use of his emergency powers. Some city leaders appeared caught off guard by the decision. During Monday’s City Council meeting multiple aldermen raised concerns about the mayor’s action. Council…
North Dakota student leaders supportive of bill to make voting easier for students
N.D. – North Dakota student leaders are supportive of legislation that would make it easier for college students to vote, with a few adjustments. House Bill 1447 would require universities and colleges in North Dakota to include the date of birth and residential address on…
Minot AFB contributed $622.3 million to local economy in FY 2020
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Air Force Base contributed $622.3 million to the local area economy in fiscal year 2020. The base’s annual economic impact report was released today at the Minot Area Chamber EDC’s Military Affairs Committee. Watch Friday’s edition – print and online –…
