Report: Minot Police Needs Improvement

On Friday afternoon, the City of Minot released the report of Yvette Heintzelman of the firm Clark Hill into what’s been happening inside the Minot Police Department. The primary finding of the report is that a hostile work environment was not present, but that leadership has considerable room to improve. A more detailed look at

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Maah Daah Hey National Monument Proposed for ND Badlands

A group of North Dakota tribal citizens and conservation advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to make roughly 140,000 acres of undeveloped federal land in western North Dakota into a national monument. The proposed Maah Daah Hey National Monument would preserve land recognized as sacred by members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation

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Legislative Staff Grows Amid New Demands From Term Limits

The Legislative Management Committee meets Nov. 13, 2024, in the House chamber. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) Three full-time staff will join North Dakota Legislative Council ahead of the 2025 session, with more hiring on the horizon if lawmakers approve the council’s plan for an additional 50 positions by 2029. The three new hires – a

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Ward County Commission, November 19, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The full

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City Council Agenda, November 18, 2024

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s office at 857-4752. This meeting will include the roll call, Pledge

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Pursuit in Minot Ends with Crash; Driver Fleeing, Passenger Uninjured

On November 14, 2024, at approximately 3:15 PM, a North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) trooper attempted to stop a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 near 16th Street SW and 54th Avenue SW in Minot, ND, due to a seatbelt violation. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, the driver

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City Council Agenda | November 4, 2024

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s office at 857-4752. This meeting will include the roll call, Pledge

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Hunters Encouraged to Have Deer Tested for CWD

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2024 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the northeastern portion of the state. Samples will be tested from deer taken from units 1, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F1, 2K1, 2K2, 2L, 3A4 and 3B2.

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One Dead, Another Seriously Injured in Highway 23 Collision

A fatal crash occurred on Highway 23 near mile marker 31, approximately 16 miles west of New Town, North Dakota, on October 28, 2024, at around 8:13 AM CT. The collision involved a 2017 Ford F-250 and a 2018 Freightliner semi-truck. Road and weather conditions were clear and dry at the time of the incident.

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Minot Police Charge Two in Paintball Vandalism Incident

Minot Police responded to reports of property vandalism involving paintball impacts in a southeast Minot neighborhood on October 27, 2024, at approximately 9:26 p.m. Officers arriving at the scene identified multiple vehicles, fences, and garages marked with paint splatter, consistent with damage from a paintball gun. Through video evidence and witness statements, officers were able

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Two Seriously Injured in Highway 83 Crash Near Minot

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 83 and 54th Avenue Southwest, two miles south of Minot, resulted in serious injuries for two individuals on Friday morning, October 25, 2024. The crash occurred around 8:37 AM CST under clear weather and dry road conditions. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a 2022 Jeep

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Cyclist Injured in Collision with Pickup Truck

Officers from the Minot Police Department responded to a crash involving a cyclist and a pickup truck at the intersection of 8th St. NE and 7th Ave. NE at 5:14 p.m. on October 24. Emergency personnel arrived on the scene and provided medical assistance. According to the investigation, a 14-year-old male cyclist was traveling westbound

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Minot Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting

On the morning of October 25, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers from the Minot Police Department were dispatched to a residence in southwest Minot in response to a reported domestic disturbance. According to the Minot Police Department, the Central Dispatch had received a call indicating an argument between a male and a female. During

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Minot Park Board Agenda | August 21, 2024

The Minot Park Board will meet for it’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to consider the agenda attached below. The Park District meets in Room 203 at the Minot Municipal Auditorium on the third Tuesday of each month. Park District meetings are also live-streamed through the district’s Youtube Channel

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Ward County Commission Agenda | August 21, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The full

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City Council Agenda | August 20, 2024

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, August 20, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s office at 857-4752. This meeting will include the roll call, Pledge

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