Among the several protest camps, the Red Warrior camp has been reported to be home to the most extreme elements of the protest. And now it seems that Standing Rock Tribal officials have decided those elements are no longer welcome. At a November 1st Tribal Council meeting, the council voted 10-0 to ask that camp
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Minot’s 8th Annual Independent Living Fair kicked off Wednesday. The event hosts more than 40 booths that provide information from everything from home living to veteran services. KMOT News has more on the story.
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Construction on the Ward County Jail expansion is moving along. The contractor has the building enclosed and will be able to continue interior construction through the winter. The addition of more than 100 cells is expected to open in the spring of 2018. Joe Skurzewski with KMOT has more.
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For the fourth year in a row, Minot High Cheerleaders are the top squad in the state. KMOT News has the rest of the story.
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The Dickinson City Commission is taking a ground up look at the City’s liquor licensing structure and regulations. Specifically, they’re holding a series of public meetings to see if they should restructure penalties for infractions that more properly incentivize license holders and consider adjusting or removing the license cap structure. We’re having the same discussion
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Minot has a small, but passionate group of film producers and artists, and they’re working to bring attention to the industry as an economic engine for the state. You can find them under the banner of ND Strong, a non-profit organized to advocate and educate for the film business.
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Minot’s Magic City Discovery Center is opening for its third season. Sometimes described as a children’s museum, the MCDC is open Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
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There’s a controversy brewing in McKenzie County between the County Commission and members of the Sheriff’s Department, and the latest allegation is against the County Commission and other employees for conspiring to change a human resources policy in private.
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For the 14th year in a row, Central Campus held their career fair. The event brought more than a hundred presenters into the school to give students a chance to hear about different career and vocational choices.
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A piece of Minot’s history that sits at the entrance to Roosevelt Park Zoo has been restored. The Soo Line Locomotive No. 735 was damaged by the 2011 flood, but with help from the Rotary Club, the Minot Area Community Foundation and the Minot Park District, the engine is looking better than ever.
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The Corps of Engineers was in Minot last week to gather feedback on what they should be considering as study whether the Federal Government should be a participant in our flood protection efforts. The study is expected to take until 2019. If successful, we may see a federal appropriation in the years following. KMOT has
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The Three Affiliated Tribes are looking for creative solutions when it comes to solving the problem of long commutes on the reservation. One idea that’s being explored: a ferry between portions of tribal territory divided by Lake Sakakawea. If viable, they could be operating by next spring.
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The ad hoc committee responsible for shepherding Minot through the transition to the 7-member modern council approved by voters in June concluded their work. Joe Skurzewski withy KMOT has the story.
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The committee advising on Minot’s transition to a smaller, 7-member Modern Council next June is recommending raises be given to elected officials starting in the 2018 budget year. Alderman currently earn $595 per month; if approved by the full City Council, that wage would increase to $1,000 per month. Joe Skurzewski with KMOT has more on
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Last night’s City Council meeting was one of transition. Several Alderman had an opportunity to make remarks on their experience and four new Alderman were seated. Joe Skurzewski with KMOT has the story.
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When North Dakota gives you winter, ignore it. That should probably be the motto for a group of Bismarck area mountain bikers. The Snowflakes to Sprockets is an annual winter mountain bike race. KMOT has the story and video.
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