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The Government Shouldn’t Compete With Private Businesses for Profits

by: Josh Wolsky | June 30, 2017

Rob Port with the Say Anything Blog weighs in on the City of Minot’s proposed garbage pick-up policy revisions that would result in a mandated change of service from private haulers to City-provided garbage pick-up. The law change would capture about 1,200 multi-residential units. At a Committee of the Whole meeting this week, members of

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City hires special counsel to assist with parking structure issues

by: Josh Wolsky | June 28, 2017

The City of Minot has hired special counsel to assist with potential legal issues concerning the two downtown parking structures. The City Council approved on Tuesday the hiring of Dorsey & Whitney. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and currently represents the City on bond sales and pension issues. “It’s time for the City

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Trinity finalizing costs, preparing for financing on new hospital

by: Josh Wolsky | June 27, 2017

Trinity’s new hospital planned for Southwest Minot is still moving forward despite the seeming inactivity. A contractor change and a design revision needed to bring the cost down to an estimated $275-$295 million; Trinity leaders expect sell bonds to finance the project this fall and begin construction next spring.

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Automated Garbage Roll Out Coming Soon

by: Josh Wolsky | June 23, 2017

The roll-out of Minot’s automated garbage pick-up service is weeks away. The issue has generated lots of community conversation in the past months, and speaking to many of those concerns, Jill Schramm with the Minot Daily provides some timely reporting on the initiative.

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State Water Commission votes on drought, flood measures

by: Josh Wolsky | June 23, 2017

A State Water Commission appropriation following the 2011 flood that was originally committed to Ward County will be redirected to the City of Minot to help with acquisitions related to the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection project.

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Winnipeg’s “Go to the Waterfront” Campaign Opens Trail

by: Josh Wolsky | June 22, 2017

The City of Winnipeg is working to make their neighborhoods stronger and more resilient, encouraging people and families to get out and be active through the “Go to the Waterfront” initiative. Here’s the direct quote from the Winnipeg Free Press article on the ribbon cutting of for a new waterfront trail. The Go to the Waterfront

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Security is one reason Fargo City Commission’s new chambers won’t have windows

by: Josh Wolsky | June 20, 2017

Fargo is in the process of building a new City Hall, and their new City Commission chambers won’t have windows. Security and lighting for television and livestream broadcasts are among the reasons. It’s worthy of a mention here in Minot as conversations about a new City Hall have been taking place as well as some

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Minot City Council Election Results

by: Josh Wolsky | June 14, 2017

Jill Schramm with The Minot Daily News has the coverage of Minot’s City Council election. The election was held on an off year as a result of the #MakeMinot campaign to pair down the size of Minot’s City Council from 14 members elected from 7 wards to 6 members plus a voting mayor elected at-large.

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Council Candidates Comment on the drug problem and local solutions

by: Josh Wolsky | June 6, 2017

The final question in our City Council candidate’s forum is on the growing drug problem and solutions the City can contribute to. And for more on the election and other forum questions, check out our election headquarters here. If you appreciate this content, please share it with a friend. Please comment on the drug problem that

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Candidates comment on the size of city government

by: Josh Wolsky | May 30, 2017

Question ten of eleven in our online City Council candidate’s forum is on the size of Minot’s city government and departments. For more on this forum and information about Minot’s City Council election and candidates, check out our election headquarters here. If you appreciate this content, please share it with a friend. Are city departments

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Council candidates comment on relocating city hall

by: Josh Wolsky | May 30, 2017

Question nine of eleven in our online City Council candidate’s forum is on the need to relocate Minot’s City Hall. For more on this forum and information about Minot’s City Council election and candidates, check out our election headquarters here. If you appreciate this content, please share it with a friend. Please comment on the

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Eating the $336 Million Flood Protection Elephant

by: Josh Wolsky | May 25, 2017

The discussion on how to fund the local share of flood protection — about $336 million — is finally happening. Personally, I’m frustrated by the fact that we’re six years removed from the high water and just now talking about how to pay for the plan. But frustration alone doesn’t typically deliver better outcomes. So,

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City Council Candidates Comment on the Zombie Home Problem & Solutions

by: Josh Wolsky | May 23, 2017

Question seven of twelve in our online City Council candidate’s forum is on Governor Burgum’s Main Street Initiative and the role downtown will play in Minot’s future. For more on this forum and information about Minot’s City Council election and candidates, check out our election headquarters here. If you appreciate this content, please share it

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Council Candidates Comment on the Main Street Initiative & Downtown

by: Josh Wolsky | May 23, 2017

Question seven of twelve in our online City Council candidate’s forum is on Governor Burgum’s Main Street Initiative and the role downtown will play in Minot’s future. For more on this forum and information about Minot’s City Council election and candidates, check out our election headquarters here. If you appreciate this content, please share it

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Flood Protection Funding Remains in Question

by: Josh Wolsky | May 18, 2017

The City of Minot’s Sales Tax Reform (Flood Protection Funding) Ad Hoc Committee met yesterday to continue the discussion on funding the local share of our long-term flood protection plan. Following the legislature’s estimated appropriation of $70 million in the current biennium, a $20 million carryover from the last biennium, and written intent to appropriate

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City Council Candidates Comment on Efficient Use of Community Facilities

by: Josh Wolsky | May 16, 2017

This week it’s questions five and six in our online City Council candidate’s forum. Below, you’ll find comments on question six relating to making the most of our existing community facilities. Check out their answers below. To learn more about this forum, the introductions to the first week’s questions tell you a bit more about

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