Ward County Commission Agenda | June 4, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The full

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Minot City Council Agenda | June 3, 2024

The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:30 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. This meeting will include the roll call, Pledge

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Candidate Questionnaire: Sell Minot!

A 28-year-old female medical doctor, finishing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, has three job offers of equal pay and professional environments: Minot, Duluth, and Billings.

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Candidate Questionnaire: The Property Tax Hero?

Suspend reality for a moment. Instead of the office you are seeking, imagine you are elected Dictator of Minot for a 15-year term.

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Candidate Questionnaire: Stay Nice or Get Real?

However, only members who live within a certain neighborhood pay membership fees, while others from surrounding areas enjoy the club’s benefits without contributing financially.

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Candidate Questionnaire: To Each Their Own?

As the HOA president, how would you vote on their request and what would you consider as you decided?

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Candidate Questionnaire: Levy Taxes or Lobby the Legislature?

How do you vote on the Resolution Against Losing Local Control?

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The Ward County Commission Election Process is Broken. Let’s Fix It!

It’s time to do away with the County Commission primary process completely. Because, what’s the point? What does it accomplish besides making it more expensive to run for office and confusing voters?

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Norsk Høstfest Splits With Epic Events, 2024 Festival Will Go On

Since the news of Epic Companies collapse almost two weeks ago, questions about the future of the Norsk Høstfest have been a part of many local conversations. For the past two years, Epic Events has provided event management services for the Høstfest. Today at a news conference Høstfest President John Mackner cleared the air. The

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I’d Rather See Them Make the Sausage!

Before you agreed to make an offer and start a negotiating process, you must have first become convinced that you wanted to make the offer at all, right?

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This Level of Transparency Isn’t Good Enough For Me

On May 6th, at 4:49 p.m. at a Special City Council Meeting, Minot City Council entered what is known as an executive session to consider two agenda items. The one germane to this commentary is included here: 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: POTENTIAL LAND PURCHASE. The topic of discussion will be regarding a potential land purchase by

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City of Minot Buys Building Flood Protection Does Not Need, Plans Demolition

Minot City Council has voted to purchase the Nok Back Tavern building. The building is not required for flood protection, and the acquisition will cost more than leaving it in place.

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Today in Minot | May 20, 1926

Have you noticed the world seems a little screwed up these days? It’s kind of like somewhere along the way, the plan went sideways. If you’re among those who are feeling a little lost by all of it, or are tuning out because of it — and because of all the yelling, we’ve got something

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2024 Auto Insurance Comparison

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Insurance Department today released the results of its annual cost comparison survey of auto insurance companies in North Dakota, which illustrates the various factors and rates drivers pay for coverage. Participating insurance companies were asked to provide quotes based on 12 scenarios with varying factors, including age, family size,

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Minot Park District Agenda | May 21, 2024

The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting, and the approval of bills totaling $781,141.76 and

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Ward County Commission Agenda | May 21, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The action

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