Ward County Commission Agenda

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s Vimeo page found here. The full agenda and packet can be viewed

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Port: Should Nichole Rice have even been on trial?

Nichole Rice’s acquittal in the 2007 murder of her college roommate, Anita Knutson, wasn’t just a courtroom drama — it exposed deeper problems within Ward County’s prosecution system. Despite weak evidence and years of delays, prosecutors pushed forward, only to see the case unravel in hours. But Rice’s trial is just one example. With a

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Williams County to give out $80,000 in tourism grants

Tourism doesn’t just happen—it’s built, often piece by piece, by local ideas and community effort. In Williams County, that effort just got a boost. The 2025 Tourism Grant Program is now accepting applications, offering $80,000 to support events, advertising, and capital projects that draw visitors and showcase the region. From expanded facilities to fresh events,

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Ward County Commission Agenda | March 18, 2025

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s Vimeo page found here. The full agenda and packet can be viewed

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Minot area remains stable in latest census estimates

Minot’s population isn’t booming, but it’s not shrinking either—it’s holding steady. New Census estimates show slight shifts, with natural growth balancing out migration losses. Ward County’s numbers have barely budged in the past year, reflecting a broader trend: oil-driven western counties keep growing, while more rural areas continue to decline.  Jill Schramm with The Minot

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Ward County Commission Agenda | March 4, 2025

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s Vimeo page found here. The full agenda and packet can be viewed

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Ward County Commission Agenda | February 18, 2025

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s Vimeo page found here. The full agenda and packet can be viewed

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Proposed Bill Seeks to Regulate Land Use Around North Dakota Military Bases; 25 Mile Radius Around Minot Air Force Base

A bill before the North Dakota Legislature, Senate Bill No. 2398, proposes the creation of a Military Compatibility Commission to oversee land use around military installations. The bill defines “military impact zones” to prevent encroachment and regulate development within designated areas surrounding bases. The proposed military impact zones are: Grand Forks Air Force Base –

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Ward County Commission | February 4, 2025

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The full agenda and packet can be viewed by following the button link below.

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Ward County sets ag land values for taxes

Ward County has seen a modest 2.67% increase in agricultural land values for 2025, setting the average at $830.43 per acre. On Tuesday, the County Commission narrowly decided to peg property tax calculations at 94% of this certified value, after a lively debate on whether to ease the percentage to give local property owners a

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Ward County Commission Agenda | January 21, 2025

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The full agenda and packet can be viewed by following the button link below.

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Ward County Commission Agenda | January 7, 2025

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The full agenda and packet can be viewed by following the button link below. The County Commission will also meet in a

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Ward County Commission | December 3, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. Among the

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Ward County Commission, November 19, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The full

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Ward County Commission Agenda | August 21, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The full

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Ward County Commission Agenda | August 6, 2024

The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the roll call and approval of the meeting agenda. The full

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