Minot citizens weigh in on how to fill mayoral vacancy

Minot’s leadership table has an empty chair, and the debate over how to fill it is heating up. After Mayor Tom Ross stepped down, the city council moved to appoint his replacement from within—but not everyone’s on board. Some residents are pushing back, calling for a special election instead. With trust in local government on the line and petitions already circulating, this isn’t just a procedural question—it’s about who gets a voice in shaping the city’s future, and how loudly that voice is heard. Joe Skurzewski with KMOT has the full story.