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Ballot measure for park sales tax focuses on maintenance

Minot voters will be asked to vote a second time on a half percent sales tax for the Minot Park District when they go to the polls June 9. The first time around, the focus had been on a new turf facility, which is still in the long-term plan, Park Board President Chelsea Kirkhammer said of ...

MINOT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE: Locken: Building a better Minot for all

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. Eric Locken, one of those candidates, wants to add to his volunteer efforts ...

Mayoral candidates face off at forum

Minot’s two mayoral candidates presented differing perspectives on Minot’s government at a candidates forum Tuesday, May 19. The Minot Alliance of Nonprofits in partnership with Minot Area Council of the Arts and Independence, Inc., sponsored the forum. Mayor Mark Jantzer, who is seeking ...

Council candidates discuss budget

Candidates in the June 9 race for Minot City Council shared their varied views on city spending at a forum Tuesday, May 19, while acknowledging the difficult budget work that lies ahead post-election. Participating in a forum hosted by the Minot Alliance of Nonprofits in partnership with ...

MINOT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE: Hawbaker: Seeking to be voice of common sense

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.What motivates you to want to serve on the city council? Joan Hawbaker, a ...

District 3 Republican primary offers choices

District 3 Republican House candidates Blaine DesLauriers and Tim Mihalick say they want to bring their business and financial backgrounds to the North Dakota Legislature to help grow the state. Running for his third term, Rep. Jeff Hoverson, R-Minot, said he would work more behind the scenes to uphold the Republican platform and promote conservative policies. Crystal Hendrickson, who along with Hoverson is endorsed by the District 3 Republican Party, said she represents the district’s grassroots conservatives who want to see more restraint in government spending. District 3 voters ...