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City Council debates future of northwest street, bypass

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Mark Whitman, who is looking to commercially develop about 65 acres of land south of 21st Avenue Northwest and east of the U.S. 83 Bypass, has asked the City of Minot to pave the short, graveled section of Sunset Boulevard next to his property. His request joins a community chorus calling for ...

Minot council approves changes to downtown facade program

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Minot’s downtown Facade Improvement Program has two new deadlines that ultimately will bring the program to a conclusion by the end of 2027. The Minot City Council on Monday, Jan. 5, approved changes proposed by council member Mike Blessum that keep the current program in effect for new ...

Ward County tables fireworks shows proposal

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Ward County commissioners want to hear from the county’s insurer before taking action on a request for fireworks shows on county property. The commission received a request on Tuesday, Jan., 6, from Hot Tots Baseball for use of the property where the Ward County Extension Service is ...

Minot candidates announce joint run for ND House in District 3

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Tim Mihalick and Blaine DesLauriers have announced their joint candidacy for the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 3. The announcement stated this Republican ticket brings decades of leadership experience, deep community involvement and a shared commitment to strengthening ...

Charge dismissed against third person in hotel shooting trial

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A district judge dismissed the charge against the third man accused in an Oct, 6, 2024, Minot hotel shooting in the midst of trial on Dec. 31, 2025. Shaquille Means, 32, faced a Class C felony count of reckless endangerment in North Central District Court. Means’ attorney Kyle Craig said he ...

MSO to host live music, true-crime storytelling

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The Minot Symphony Orchestra will host Music & Midwest Murder LIVE, a one-night immersive event combining live music and true-crime storytelling, on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University. The event features a live recording of the Midwest Murder ...