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Appointed council member declines June run

Mike Hayes, who was appointed to the Minot City Council to fill a vacancy last September, has announced he will not seek a full term in the June city election. Hayes said that while he has enjoyed his short time on the council, it is a huge time commitment. “I have enjoyed the opportunity ...

Candidate enters Minot council race

Kyler Collom announced Tuesday, Feb. 24, he will seek an at-large seat on the Minot City Council in the June 9 city election with his campaign message: “A Voice for Minot’s Next Generation.” He said his campaign will focus on three priorities. The priorities are keeping property taxes ...

District 5 legislator announces state Senate run

Jay Fisher, Minot, who has served District 5 in the North Dakota House of Representatives since 2019, announced at the 5th District Republican delegate election meeting Feb. 12 that he will seek his district’s seat in the North Dakota Senate in 2026. “Since arriving in the House in 2019, ...

Council member won’t seek reelection

Minot City Council member Paul Pitner has announced he will not seek reelection in June. He will have served two four-year terms. “It has been an incredible honor. I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside dedicated colleagues and working with an outstanding city staff who care deeply about this community and work every day to make it better,” he said in his announcement. “Minot is a great place to live, work and play,” he added. “Yes, we have faced challenges; every community does. But we have also made meaningful progress. There are numerous positive changes happening. ...

Prosecutor announces run for Ward County State’s Attorney

Assistant Ward County State’s Attorney Christopher Nelson announced he will be running for Ward County State’s attorney on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Nelson has spent the past eight years prosecuting cases in Ward County, handling a wide range of criminal cases and cultivating strong working ...

Minot mayor launches campaign for reelection

Mark Jantzer, Minot’s mayor since last August, announced Tuesday, Jan. 27, that he will seek a full four-year term in the June 9 city election. Jantzer launched his campaign at a news conference with a group of several supporters in attendance. Jantzer has served on the Minot City Council ...