Requests for lower bond, relocation denied in Minot murder case
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot man facing a AA-felony murder charge in the shooting death of a woman in May is headed for trial later this year. Minot police said they arrested 42-year-old Erik Rod in the death of 37-year-old Connie Rod. It was initially treated…
A group of 11 North Dakotans went to the Capitol in D.C. last week. Here’s what some saw.
MINOT, N.D. – It’s been a week since protests turned violent at the U.S. Capitol during the Electoral College vote. A group of North Dakotans were in town — and they shared their experience with us. Roger Neshem says his group of 11 farmers left…
Minot police seek driver in hit-and-run fatal crash
MINOT, N.D. – Minot police are looking for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian and fled the scene. Officers were notified of the hit-and-run about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Authorities say the striking vehicle is a dark-colored red or burgundy pickup truck. The 18-year-old…
First District Health Unit to discuss virus response in 7-county region
MINOT, N.D. – The First District Health Unit in Minot will be holding a news conference today regarding the local public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference will include the First District Health Unit’s Executive Director Lisa Clute, District Health Officer Dr. Casmiar…
Former Minot City Manager lands new job in Minnesota
MINOT, N.D. – Tom Barry, the former Minot City Manager who was fired in April, has been hired as the next County Administrator in Beltrami County, Minnesota. Kay Mack, the current Beltrami County Administrator who is retiring, confirmed the news with Your News Leader Friday….
North Dakota Tax Commissioner reminding residents of Renter’s Refund program
N.D. – Some North Dakotans who may need some help with living expenses in these times do have a resource in the Office of State Tax Commissioner. The Renter’s Refund program provides certain people a partial refund on rent for living quarters or mobile home…
Coaches report: Minot girls basketball HC Jason Schwarz
MINOT, N.D. – MDN: Record wise, is this where you expected your team to be at this point?JS: We weren’t quite sure where we would be at this point. We returned only two players that had extensive varsity experience from a year ago. With that…
‘This has become a little bit different than 25 years ago when I started at the PD’: Minot had most homicides in the state in 2020
MINOT, N.D. – Police are reporting an increase in the number of homicides from 2019 to 2020, and as we go into the second week of the New Year, officers are looking at ways to lower those numbers. According to the state’s crime report, there were…
