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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. The vote was 217-153. According to information provided by the school to its patrons, the district had been working with architects and engineers over the past year to study facility challenges. Among them are: – Portable classrooms installed in 2012 were intended to be temporary and are ...

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 ...

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 of life in Minot is something that I want to try and be a small part of,” Olson said. “I’ve enjoyed my time and would love to keep being involved.” Olson works in business development at a Minot bank and has been active in various community organizations, including the park board since ...

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 community and the pride that we can have in it, and I think there’s more good things on the horizon,” he said. “There's all kinds of good things going on. I want to continue to lead the community as those things unfold.” “The magic of Minot is in the people,” said mayoral challenger Josiah ...

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 bring experience to the council. What motivates you to want to serve on the city council? In the 47 years I’ve lived in Minot, I’ve seen us grow and develop, but feel we can do even better. In these challenging times, experience, understanding, and judgment do matter. I believe I have these ...

MINOT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE: Wiley: Protecting taxpayers is primary

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. David Wiley, a military veteran and musician, is among those looking for a ...