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Local Elections

Park sales tax passes; newcomer joins school board

The second time was the charm for the Minot Park district after Minot residents voted to approve a half percent sales tax for the Minot Park District at the polls on Tuesday's Primary election. Minot voters shot down a prior measure seeking funding for a new turf facility in 2025, but the ...

Surrey school bond narrowly misses passage

SURREY – Voters in the Surrey Public School District narrowly defeated a $5.8 million bond issue measure Tuesday, June 9, that would have added classrooms to replace portables and make other repairs. The measure required 60% for passage. It achieved 58.65%, according to unofficial results. ...

Voting begins next week in primary, local races

Early voting begins next week in Ward County in primary, city and school elections. A poll will be open Monday through Friday, June 1-5, and Monday, June 8, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Ward County Administration Building, first floor, 225-3rd St. SE, in Minot. Election Day is Tuesday, June 9. ...

Park board incumbents see more to do

Three incumbents are seeking reelection to the Minot Park Board in the June 9 city election. Perry Olson, Justin Hammer and Mike Schmitt say they want to continue working on park projects. “I just love being involved with the park district. I enjoy the people. The goal of increasing quality ...

Minot mayoral candidates sound off on city governance

Minot mayor and mayoral candidate Mark Jantzer sees exciting times ahead for the city. “I think that with what’s been accomplished – everything from the revitalization of downtown to a new hospital, a new discovery center – these kinds of things add to the quality of life in our ...

MINOT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE: Podrygula: Keeping Minot moving forward

Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Minot City Council in the city’s June 9 election. Each of the candidates provided comments on their interest in serving and how they would approach city government. Stephan Podrygula is a former city council member who is running again to ...