If you’re a Minot resident, your mail might bring a welcome surprise this week: a lighter property tax bill. While Ward County’s levy nudges up slightly, Minot city, park, and public school taxes are easing off. For many, this could mean about $106 saved per $100,000 of home value. This dip stems from a conscious
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In Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the future is laced with uncertainty as Arctic Cat announces plans to shutter its facility by mid-2025. For Chris Ulrich, a dedicated employee for over ten years, this news feels like a punch to the gut, unsettling not just his own future but that of the entire community. With over
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The Minot City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 16, 2024, at 5:45 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. Special meetings are limited to topics on their
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At 4:07 p.m. on Dec. 18, the Minot Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 1002 43rd St. SE, Unit #6. Truck 5 arrived on the scene just 3 minutes and 45 seconds after being dispatched and discovered heavy smoke coming from a utility room connected to the apartments. Firefighters performed fire attack
Read & ShareAt 12:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Minot Fire Department was dispatched to an electrical fire at 509 7th St. NE. Engine 2 arrived on the scene within 3 minutes and 10 seconds after being dispatched. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke in the basement from an unknown source. An electrical panel was found
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Minot’s fire department is gearing up for significant changes, aiming to bolster safety and efficiency. The City Council has approved pursuing a SAFER grant to add six firefighters, an increase needed to meet national staffing standards. While the grant funds are temporary, the need is permanent, as Minot plans for growth and anticipated retirements. Jill
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America’s math report card just hit our desks, and the news isn’t pretty. Two decades worth of progress in math scores unraveled, bringing us back to levels last seen when today’s students’ parents were in school. The pandemic’s disruption has been a tough pill, leaving the U.S. lagging behind countries like Singapore and Taiwan. And,
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You might think the bald eagle, with its regal presence, is officially the U.S. national bird, but it turns out that’s not the case—at least not until recently. A determined man from Minnesota decided to change that, and now his hard work is paying off. This week, the House passed his bill to officially recognize
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The City of Minot has issued a snow removal emergency proclamation, beginning at 2 a.m. Thursday. The proclamation will be in effect for 24 hours. During the duration of the proclamation, no vehicle parking is allowed on Priority 1 and Priority 2 emergency snow routes. The proclamation’s parking restrictions will help City crews remove snow
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Grand Forks is stepping into 2025 with caution, as the County Commission enacts a hiring freeze. In a tight 3-2 vote, driven by Commissioner Terry Bjerke, the decision emphasizes fiscal responsibility over routine staffing. It’s not a hiring halt but a call for justification; department heads must now make a case to fill positions. As
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As the hustle of the holidays winds down, it’s time to turn an eye toward taxes—especially if you’re a homeowner in North Dakota. There’s a financial breather available: the primary residence credit, potentially trimming up to $500 from your property tax bill. This initiative, launched by the state legislature, aims to ease the property tax
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Clay County is taking a stand against flavored vaping. In a packed meeting, students, health professionals, and residents urged county commissioners to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco, citing its appeal to young people and health risks. The ordinance passed narrowly, banning most flavored products while sparing menthol cigarettes and chewing tobacco. The decision, effective
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Minot’s City Council is taking a big step to support first responders dealing with trauma. They’re partnering with a Florida-based provider, FHE Health, to create an outreach and aftercare program that helps officers and other emergency workers grappling with post-traumatic stress. This comes after the heartbreaking loss of two officers to suicide in the last
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Frustrated by the world around you but don’t know what to do about it? This may be a soft solution. On Saturday, a free virtual event, Amplify North Dakota, will show you how to effectively engage with lawmakers as the legislative session approaches. Hosted by the Prairie Action North Dakota Institute, this one-hour session covers
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The City of Minot will offer free dumping at the City Landfill to its sanitation customers between Dec. 23 and Jan. 4 to help dispose of household waste that could accumulate during the holidays. City of Minot Sanitation Superintendent Josh Kraft said residents receiving City sanitation services can dispose of trash at the landfill free
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On Dec. 17, 2024, at 12:22 a.m., Minot Central Dispatch received a report of an unresponsive female in a northwest Minot apartment. Officers from the Minot Police Department arrived on scene and discovered a male performing CPR on the victim, Jane Doe. The male performing CPR informed officers that he was Jane Doe’s brother-in-law, and
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