Minot Mayor Tom Ross has resigned following the conclusion of an internal investigation that found he sent a lewd video to the City Attorney. The incident, which occurred in January, was first reported by journalist Rob Port on March 17. According to the report, Ross said the video was intended for his romantic partner and was sent to the City Attorney by mistake. The investigation found his conduct met the city’s definitions of workplace and sexual harassment.
Mayor Ross resigned prior to a special meeting scheduled to address the investigation into the matter. During the meeting, the final investigative report was accepted by City Council and Council President Mark Jantzer was named as acting mayor. The Council also voted unanimously to wait 15 days before appointing one of its current members to serve as mayor for the remainder of Tom Ross’ term, which runs through June 2026. Once a new mayor is appointed, the Council will fill the resulting vacancy on the Council.
