Bill aims to cement religious protections for North Dakota inmates
N.D. – A group of North Dakota Republicans has brought forward a bill that would prohibit jail and prison staff from hindering an inmate’s religious practices. The proposal would also bar top state officials from requiring churches and other places of worship to close during…
Minot rescue cat competing for America’s Favorite Pet
MINOT, N.D. – “She’s beautiful yeah she’s a Siamese Manx and I didn’t even know what that was until we adopted her,” Scott Lane said. Lane has always been a cat person, and in May of 2020 he thought about rescuing a cat to be…
Minot Officer who tested positive for COVID-19 to return to work
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Police Officer who tested positive for COVID-19 last month has recovered and will return to the job next week. Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma made the announcement at the weekly COVID-19 joint press conference Tuesday. The city announced March 31 that…
Minot High staff grateful for patience through winter sports stoppage
MINOT, N.D. – The opening tipoff for Minot High School girls basketball against the visiting Williston Coyotes December 14 represented more than the beginning of another season. It resembled coming up from a swim for fresh air for all student-athletes, families and coaches involved. The…
US Air Force B-52H aircrews from Minot conducted a surprise, round-trip to the Persian Gulf
MINOT, N.D. – U.S. Air Force B-52H “Stratofortress” aircrews assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, conducted a short-notice, long-range mission into the Middle East to deter aggression and reassure U.S. partners and allies. A press release by U.S. Central Command says…
Minot Police Department searching for missing woman
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman. Police say 29-year-old Alice Queirolo was reported missing by family and co-workers. She is described as 5’6” and 165 pounds, with blue eyes and red hair. They say…
Minot community reacts to face mask resolution passed by council
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot City Council recently passed a resolution that requires city employees to wear a mask when they cannot social distance. The resolution also recommends that citizens and businesses wear masks. Some residents in Minot said they understand the purpose of the…
Native American Curriculum Could Be Required In ND Schools
N.D. – It’s a story I first read as reported by KFYR-TV. It’s in regards to Senate Bill 2304. SB 2304 seeks to add Native American History Studies to the required North Dakota curriculum for both public and nonpublic schools. North Dakota lawmakers heard a bill…
