For more than a century, Minot’s federal courthouse has stood as a landmark in the city’s downtown. Now, it finds itself on a different kind of list—one evaluating federal properties for possible sale. The Bruce M. Van Sickle Federal Building and Courthouse, home to FBI offices, IRS staff, and North Dakota’s congressional representatives, is under review by the General Services Administration as part of a broader effort to trim underused government properties. Officials stress that no sale is imminent, but the discussion raises questions about federal priorities, local impacts, and the future of historic buildings in Minot.
Jill Schramm with the Minot Daily News has the full story.
