Mayor calls for community collaborations

Minot’s future isn’t just about Minot—it’s about the entire region. That was the message from Mayor Tom Ross in his State of the City address, where he underscored the city’s role as a hub for north-central North Dakota. From water supply projects to flood protection, medical services to economic development, Ross emphasized that success comes from collaboration. With regional mayors at the table, the focus was clear: working together strengthens every community. And in Minot, resilience—what the Finns call _sisu_—remains at the heart of that progress.