Sting in Williston leads to promoting prostitution arrest
MINOT, N.D. – A human trafficking sting in Williston over the weekend resulted in one man’s arrest and provided aid to a female victim, authorities said. Christopher James Watkins, 25, of Minot, is charged with promoting prostitution, a Class C felony, resulting from a Saturday…
North Dakota guardsmen return from D.C.
N.D. – Thousands of National Guard troops were in Washington, D.C. for President Joe Biden’s inauguration, including 129 North Dakota guardsmen. Many soldiers left their families and homes behind to protect our nation’s Capitol, and many volunteered for the job. Capt. Justin Huber says it…
Roscoe Streyle — Minot City Council Q&A
MINOT, N.D. – A former Minot legislator with a background in finance and budgeting, Roscoe Streyle wants to bring his experience to the Minot City Council. He is one of five candidates seeking to fill three positions on the council in the June 9 election….
USA Patriots softball team competes in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – The Patriots, a softball team comprised of athletic and veteran amputees, travel the country to participate in competitive and exhibition softball games. Early Saturday afternoon, the Patriots played catch with Prairie Grit and Minot Dream Catchers players. The squad also competed against…
Minot PD requests an increase in the 2021 budget for a new position, as murder rates are at an all-time high
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Police are requesting assistance, in the middle of a record-setting year for crime. Chief John Klug requested that city council members approve a new Intelligence Analyst position, in the 2021 budget. The job would help look into pre-existing trends happening in…
Lee Staab offers assistance to City of Minot amid dismissal of City Manager
MINOT, N.D. – A familiar name in Minot politics has reportedly reached out to the Minot City Council to offer his help, amid the fallout of the firing of City Manager Tom Barry. Lee Staab, who served as City Manager before Barry, reached out to…
Bill would establish flat income tax in North Dakota
N.D. – A West Fargo lawmaker has introduced a bill that would establish a single state income tax rate in North Dakota. State Rep. Kim Koppelman’s bill calls for a 2% percent “flat tax” based on calculations from federal tax returns. Koppelman says the bill…
Rain-soaked Minot Vistas bow out of home tournament
MINOT, N.D. – The rain kept coming, and it wouldn’t stop coming. After waiting roughly two hours, the decision came at 8:40 p.m. Saturday to cancel the Minot Vistas last pool-play game against East Grand Forks due to the ongoing thunderstorm passing through Corbett Field….
