Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma addresses community in virtual 2021 State of the City
MINOT, N.D. – Minot’s 2021 State of the City address looked a little different this year. Instead of being in front of a crowd, Mayor Shaun Sipma spoke to residents virtually. Sipma touched on the pandemic and its effect on not only the community, but…
A Crown Royal bag exposes divide on COVID-19 in North Dakota
MINOT, N.D. — Rep. Wayne Trottier, a Republican from Northwood, is a long-time state lawmaker. He’s a grandfather and a veteran and perhaps the quintessential small-town North Dakotan. Probably not someone you’d bet on finding internet stardom, but then he put used a velvety purple…
North Dakota’s Hoeven to seek 3rd term in US Senate in 2022
N.D. — Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota is running for reelection in 2022, according to his campaign office. Campaign spokesman Don Larson announced the plans in an email Tuesday to KVRR-TV. Hoeven will be seeking his third term in the Senate. Hoeven…
Mark Graupe out as Minot State Women’s Basketball Coach
MINOT, N.D. – Mark Graupe was relieved of his head coaching duties of Minot State Women’s Basketball, the MSU Athletic Department announced Thursday. “It became evident to me that our women’s basketball [program] was not making the progress we all had expected,” said Andy Carter,…
Minot community reacts to mayor’s decision to end citywide mask mandate
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma announced that the citywide mask mandate expired along with Gov. Doug Burgum’s State of emergency declaration. But not everyone is on board with the ending of the mask mandate. “I would say it’s too soon, COVID is still…
Minot Public Library launches Black History Month education campaign
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Public Library is looking for local voices to participate in their Black History Month campaign. Throughout the month they will be asking community influencers submit clips of them talking about historical African Americans who have influenced them. Leadership with the…
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…
First District Health Unit gives update on vaccination process in Ward County
MINOT, N.D. – At Monday night’s Minot City Council meeting, First District Health Unit gave an update on where they are with the vaccination process. Nine percent of the population in Ward County has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. A little more…
