Minot-area advocate speaks out after overdose deaths
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Police said they are still in the early stages of an investigation regarding a pair of suspected fatal drug overdoses this past weekend. Earlier this year Chief of Police John Klug reported an unusual spike in overdoses cases. Now police said…
Positive Ward County Sheriff, Detention Center COVID cases grows to 9, more results pending
MINOT, N.D. – The Ward County Commissioners met Thursday morning to discuss the latest COVID-19 numbers surrounding the county jail, potential reopening, and the election process. COVID-19 tests revealed six positive cases from 45 Detention Center staff, and three of 20 Sheriff’s Department staff as…
North Dakota couple inducted into the Appaloosa Hall of Fame
N.D. – After their years of hard work, diligence and overall passion for the equine industry, Dave and Kim Utke have been inducted into the Appaloosa Hall of Fame, an honor the couple well deserved. “It was an honor beyond belief to receive that letter…
Minot to receive $63,000 from Department of Justice for COVID-19 response
MINOT, N.D. – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded the city of Minot a total of $63,869 through the COVID-19 Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. According to the DOJ, these funds will allow states, local governments, and federally recognized tribes to support a broad range of…
Trinity Health addresses staff quarantines during COVID-19 briefing
MINOT, N.D. – Trinity Health Vice President Randy Schwan spoke about the status of workers in quarantine during Tuesday’s press briefing. Schwan said 11 staff tested positive and are in quarantine, in addition to 13 staff members who are quarantined due to symptoms. “We have…
New-look Jack Hoeven Wee Links course nearing completion
MINOT, N.D. – The Jack Hoeven Wee Links course is almost finished with its remodel. The course was rebuilt and reseeded this previous fall. However the grass didn’t survive the winter. Though it looks good now, there’s still construction being done on the parking lot…
‘Congratulations to all of you, I wish you all the best’: Josh Duhamel shares message to Minot State class of 2020
MINOT, N.D. – “I think that the fact that you went out, you did the work and you got the degree is the most important thing…” Actor and Minot State University alum Josh Duhamel shared in a video posted to the MSU Facebook page on…
Investigation underway into fatal overdoses in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Police and the Ward County Narcotics Task Force are investigating the deaths of two men over the weekend as apparent drug overdoses. Minot Police reported two 24-year-old men were found dead Saturday morning at a SE Minot address. They have launched…
