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City hires legal review of Big M Building

The City of Minot will hire a law firm to help navigate any legal actions concerning a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with a subsidiary of bankrupt EPIC Companies. The Minot City Council voted Tuesday, Feb. 17, to engage Dorsey & Whitney, an international law firm with an office ...

Despite debate, council to seek new pound proposals

After debating whether it should or even could reconsider an animal pound contract with Souris Valley Animal Shelter, the Minot City Council decided to move forward with a new call for pound proposals on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Council member Mike Hayes sought to suspend the rules to allow ...

Minot digs out after storm

Drivers braved drifts and blowing snow while Jeff Smith of Minot busied himself clearing his driveway Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 18. Video by Charles Crane/MDN.

Engineers say roundabout will offer safety, function

A proposed roundabout is the best solution to a problematic intersection 2 miles west of Minot, according to the Ward County Highway Department and consulting engineers. Ward County, along with WSB, an engineering and design consulting firm, held a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, to give the public ...

Nominations sought for Good Neighbors

Do you know a Minot resident who stands out for service, leadership and character? Nominations are being sought for a Good Neighbor Award to be presented during Minot’s State of the City event on April 6. Minot Mayor Mark Jantzer has announced the search for a Minot citizen who is doing ...

Continuance sought in Christmas Eve shooting case

The Surrey man charged in the Christmas Eve 2023 shooting death of Nicholas Van Pelt has filed a motion to seek a new date for his March jury trial, due to a number of pending and unresolved questions before the court. Daniel Brejio’s attorney Jessey Walstad identified four undecided issues ...