A body was recovered from the Souris River near the Broadway viaduct in Minot on April 21, 2025, according to the Minot Police Department. At approximately 2:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a deceased male found in the river near the 200 block of 1st Avenue NW. The body was discovered by several
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The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, 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. City Council meetings can also be live-streamed from
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Per the City of Minot Police Department Facebook Page. Public Alert: Recent overdose incidents. In the past 24 hours, the Minot Police Department has responded to three non-fatal drug overdoses. Today, during our continued investigation, we unfortunately uncovered a fatal overdose believed to be connected to the incidents from yesterday. We have reason to believe
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For the Minot Police Department, cameras aren’t just about catching wrongdoing — they’re about getting the story right. For over a decade, every officer has worn a body camera, capturing moments that might otherwise come down to one person’s word against another. Linked with patrol car cameras, the system offers a wide-angle view of every
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Minot’s police department wants new tools to fight crime—and they’re looking to license plate readers to help. The proposed system would snap still images of passing vehicles, flagging plates linked to crimes or missing persons. Supporters say it could speed up investigations and enhance public safety. But some council members raised concerns about privacy and
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The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, 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. City Council meetings can also be live-streamed from
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A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck in southwest Minot on the morning of March 31, according to the Minot Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. on 11th Avenue SW, between Jim Hill Middle School and the First District Health Unit. Emergency responders and police were dispatched to the scene
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The Minot City Council will hold its Special meeting on Tuesday , April 1 2025, at 4:00 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. City Council meetings can also be live-streamed
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Minot residents gathered one last time this month at the Public Library to connect with city leaders and discuss pressing community issues. Public safety took center stage, with Interim Police Chief Dale Plessas highlighting efforts to boost patrols despite being short 15 to 17 officers. Strategies to address the staffing gap include expanding Community Service
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A jury in Grand Forks has found Nichole Rice not guilty in the 2007 killing of her roommate, Anita Knutson, in Minot. Prosecutors highlighted inconsistencies in Rice’s statements and presented testimony from two witnesses who claimed Rice admitted to the crime. The defense questioned law enforcement’s handling of the case and pointed to an alternate
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The trial of Nichole Rice is unfolding in Grand Forks, with investigators revisiting a case that remained unsolved for years. Testimony on the second day focused on key evidence—the murder weapon, a suspicious window screen, and the role of a true crime TV series in renewing the investigation. Prosecutors questioned law enforcement about why Rice
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A newly released investigative report paints a troubling picture of former Minot Police Lt. Matt McLeod, detailing dishonesty, misconduct, and policy violations—all while he was under criminal investigation for alleged sexual abuse. The report’s findings have rattled the community, exposing failures in oversight and discipline within the department. Now, McLeod’s past actions are becoming a
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The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, 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. City Council meetings can also be live-streamed from
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A former Grand Forks police officer has taken her fight to federal court, alleging discrimination, retaliation, and negligence by the city and its police leadership. Carrie Sell claims she was wrongfully terminated after reporting misconduct by a fellow officer, who she says harassed and stalked her. The city recently moved to fire that officer—months after
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On March 3, at approximately 4 p.m., the Minot Police Department responded to reports of a child being assaulted inside a parked vehicle at a business in southwest Minot. Officers located the vehicle shortly after receiving the report and initiated an investigation. Authorities determined that an 11-year-old juvenile had been struck multiple times in the
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Minot’s police force is stretched thin, and city leaders are looking for creative solutions. A new partnership between the Minot Police Department and Minot State University aims to ease the burden while giving students hands-on experience in law enforcement. The proposed Community Service Officer program would place students in key support roles—handling non-emergency tasks and
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