If you’re a Minot resident, your mail might bring a welcome surprise this week: a lighter property tax bill. While Ward County’s levy nudges up slightly, Minot city, park, and public school taxes are easing off. For many, this could mean about $106 saved per $100,000 of home value. This dip stems from a conscious
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The Minot City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 16, 2024, at 5:45 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. Special meetings are limited to topics on their
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Minot’s fire department is gearing up for significant changes, aiming to bolster safety and efficiency. The City Council has approved pursuing a SAFER grant to add six firefighters, an increase needed to meet national staffing standards. While the grant funds are temporary, the need is permanent, as Minot plans for growth and anticipated retirements. Jill
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You might think the bald eagle, with its regal presence, is officially the U.S. national bird, but it turns out that’s not the case—at least not until recently. A determined man from Minnesota decided to change that, and now his hard work is paying off. This week, the House passed his bill to officially recognize
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In Bismarck, starting January 2025, the city is rolling out a pilot program to make getting rid of those bulky items a bit easier. You know that old couch or worn-out mattress that doesn’t quite fit in your regular garbage? Now there’s a plan for that. With new trucks hitting the streets, curbside bulk pickup
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Deep beneath South Dakota’s prairies lies a relic of tense days gone by: the Delta-1 Launch Control Facility. Jim Boensch, a retired Air Force major, guides visitors through this preserved slice of Cold War history. Once poised to unleash devastating power, the decommissioned facility now invites reflection on a time when nuclear tensions ran high.
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The City of Minot has issued a snow removal emergency proclamation, beginning at 2 a.m. Thursday. The proclamation will be in effect for 24 hours. During the duration of the proclamation, no vehicle parking is allowed on Priority 1 and Priority 2 emergency snow routes. The proclamation’s parking restrictions will help City crews remove snow
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Grand Forks is stepping into 2025 with caution, as the County Commission enacts a hiring freeze. In a tight 3-2 vote, driven by Commissioner Terry Bjerke, the decision emphasizes fiscal responsibility over routine staffing. It’s not a hiring halt but a call for justification; department heads must now make a case to fill positions. As
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As the hustle of the holidays winds down, it’s time to turn an eye toward taxes—especially if you’re a homeowner in North Dakota. There’s a financial breather available: the primary residence credit, potentially trimming up to $500 from your property tax bill. This initiative, launched by the state legislature, aims to ease the property tax
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Minot’s City Council is taking a big step to support first responders dealing with trauma. They’re partnering with a Florida-based provider, FHE Health, to create an outreach and aftercare program that helps officers and other emergency workers grappling with post-traumatic stress. This comes after the heartbreaking loss of two officers to suicide in the last
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Frustrated by the world around you but don’t know what to do about it? This may be a soft solution. On Saturday, a free virtual event, Amplify North Dakota, will show you how to effectively engage with lawmakers as the legislative session approaches. Hosted by the Prairie Action North Dakota Institute, this one-hour session covers
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Clarity and fallout emerges in the wake of Project Bee’s collapse nearly a year ago. Ward County is suing Project BEE for more than $1.3 million, claiming the shelter received duplicate funding for their nearly complete family shelter and affordable housing initiative. According to the county, Project BEE was reimbursed twice for the same expenses.
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The School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, virtually. Agenda
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On December 16, 2024, at approximately 3:21 p.m., the Minot Police Department responded to a report of a stolen purse at a business in southwest Minot. The incident later escalated to the theft of a vehicle. The victim initially reported her purse stolen from her place of employment. Shortly after, she discovered that her vehicle
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The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q As well as department reports, the Park Board will tackle new business including a
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The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 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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