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Souris Basin Planning Council’s Business Accelerator Fund recommended for refill

by: Josh Wolsky | February 19, 2023

A little economic development tool with big impacts is recommended for a refill. Souris Basin Planning Council manages the Business Accelerator Fund; it delivers a local match for participation in the Bank of North Dakota’s Flex PACE program to buy down interest rates for qualifying businesses. On Friday, the MAGIC Fund steering committee recommended tapping

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It’s Your Community — Get Involved!

by: Mayor Tom Ross | February 13, 2023

Dear Minot: Since being elected as your mayor in June 2022, I’ve learned a great many things. I’ve learned there is a lot going on in Minot that involves the mayor. I’ve learned residents want their voices heard. And I’ve learned that no matter how much I learn, there is always something new around the

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Garbage Rates to Rise March 1

by: Josh Wolsky | February 9, 2023

Minot City Council took action on garbage and landfill rates on Monday night. The larger your bin, the larger your rate increase with increases of a dollar for the largest 95-gallon bins and 50 cents for smaller bins. Plus, we’re building a new landfill cell at a cost of $2.35 million. Jill Schramm with The

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Council Opts For Parking Free For All

by: Josh Wolsky | February 7, 2023

At last night’s City Council meeting, Minot City Council took up the challenge of parking City employees, literally. When the new City Hall opens later this year, it will house approximately 80 workers. Where they’ll park and who will pay was an open question until last night. Council acted to make the Renaissance Parking ramp

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Let’s Call It Taxpayer Subsidized Parking

by: Josh Wolsky | February 6, 2023

City Council meets tonight. The agenda includes more than a few items you should know about; read it here. Perhaps most interesting, two items related to our infamous downtown parking garages will be considered. First, where should the City employees park when City Hall moves downtown later this year? That is a timely question. More

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Minot City Council Agenda, February 6, 2023

by: Josh Wolsky | February 6, 2023

Minot’s City Council will meet Monday, February 6, at 5:30 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The following agenda will be considered. Minot City Council meetings are live-streamed through the City’s Youtube Channel found here.

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Mayor Ross talks flood protection, State of the City with KMOT

by: Josh Wolsky | February 3, 2023

Mayor Ross stepped into the KMOT TV studio recently to talk three issues. The recent visit by students of NDSU’s architecture program, flood protection funding, and the upcoming State of the City event. Catch the full interview linked below.

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City of Minot Settles Lawsuit with 16th Crossing Developer

by: MinotVoice | January 26, 2023

The City of Minot’s lawsuit with 16th Crossing, owned by Nathan Smith, has been dismissed by agreement of both parties. Smith, along with new owner Stonehaven, LLC, and a new development company, Meritage Communities, are planning a substantial mixed-use development at the 55th Crossing location in southeast Minot to include single-family homes, townhomes, upscale apartments,

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Minot-area water projects get hearing

by: Josh Wolsky | January 20, 2023

Minot’s water projects are front and center priorities this legislative session, as they have been for the past several sessions. At stake is state funding for shares of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project and the Northwest Area Water Supply project. State dollars are needed to keep the projects moving. Thursday, Mayor Tom Ross

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Minot’s SW Water Tower Wins Award

by: MinotVoice | January 20, 2023

— Official News Release, City of Minot. — The City of Minot’s southwest elevated water storage tank project has earned an award from the North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association. The $4 million project earned the Gold Star Winner award in the Governmental Category. The tower project was completed in conjunction with Landmark

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Minot City Council approves recycling fees

by: Josh Wolsky | January 18, 2023

Citywide recycling is coming to Minot on July 17, and when it arrives, you’ll have a one-time two-month opportunity to opt out, otherwise, you’ll incur a $2.50 per month extra charge on your sanitation bill. That’s the current story on Minot’s recycling plan that’s expected to reduce the amount of waste landfilled annually by approximately

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Minot City Council Agenda, January 17, 2023

by: Josh Wolsky | January 16, 2023

Minot City Council will meet Tuesday, January 17, at 5:30 pm to consider the agenda attached below. There are several impactful items on the agenda including approval of a new construction property tax abatement program as well as a presentation by the Minot Area Chamber – Economic Development Corporation on their annual contracted activities. Minot

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Dear Minot: Join us at the State of the City on Feb. 9

by: Mayor Tom Ross | January 14, 2023

It’s early January at the City of Minot, which means we’re in the middle of making preparations for our annual State of the City event. This year’s State of the City is scheduled for Feb. 9 at The Depot (15 Main Street North). The State of the City is open to the public, with my speech

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How does Minot’s water taste? Unbearable Says One, Others Disagree

by: Josh Wolsky | January 12, 2023

For one citizen with a taste experience from other places, Minot’s water taste rates ‘unbearable’. Yikes. But others who’ve been here longer say it tastes fine. Apparently, it’s just a matter of taste. For the rest of the story on where Minot’s water starts before it finds your glass, check out the story linked below

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NAWS Project Progress

by: Josh Wolsky | January 12, 2023

The Northwest Area Water Supply project has been in the works for decades. Initially held up in the courts, project construction began recently after a long halt, and milestone completions are on the horizon. Kim Fundingsland with The Dakotan has the full story on a project of impact for Minot and the region.

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Survey: Minot flag could use more appeal

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

When it comes to the opinion of the City of Minot’s flag, most people say meh. Jill Schramm has the story on the current symbol of our town, the opinion of Mayor Ross, and what may be in the works. Check out the full story at The Minot Daily News.

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