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Incumbents consider possible election bids

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Minot Park Board members Perry Olson, Justin Hammer and Mike Schmitt say they are making plans to seek another four years on the board. Minot Public School Board member Mitch Kraft also has indicated he plans to run again. However, many local officeholders whose terms are expiring this year ...

Minot event to discuss roots of nation’s founding

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Americans know of the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence, but do people really have knowledge about them? A local group has pondered that question and decided there’s far more they need to know and that others likely want to know as well. Informal conversations developed into ...

State Fair announces final ShowPass performance

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The North Dakota State Fair has announced country music superstar Jon Pardi will headline the Grandstand on Saturday, July 18, as part of the 2026 entertainment. Pardi’s appearance completes the 2026 Grandstand Showpass lineup, which the State Fair bills as one of the strongest and most ...

Minot woman sentenced on kidnapping, drug charges

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A Minot woman has been sentenced to time served and probation after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including kidnapping, narcotics possession and driving under the influence. Cyngay Emberly Merjil, 48, entered a change of plea in North Central District Court on Jan. 12 before Judge ...

State Supreme Court affirms 2020 murder conviction

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The North Dakota Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming the conviction of a Minot man in the 2020 murder of Alice Queirolo. Shawnee Krall was found guilty after a five day trial which concluded on Aug. 2, 2024, and he was sentenced by District Judge Stacey Louser to serve life in prison ...

Max woman charged with theft, forgery, exploitation

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A Max woman has been accused of stealing more than $250,000 from accounts belonging to an individual under her care. Shannon Olson, 62, has been charged in South Central District Court with exploitation of a vulnerable adult-over $50,000, theft-take-over $50,000, and forgery-make-over ...