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Three candidates announce for city council

Three additional candidates have entered the race for Minot City Council, joining three previously announced candidates. Three seats will be filled in the June 9 election. A resident of Minot since 2009, Nicole Brasfield said she is deeply committed to Minot’s growth and well-being. “I am running for city council to offer our community a candidate dedicated to strengthening the place we all call home,” Brasfield said in her announcement. “I want Minot to thrive not only for those who live here, but also for those who visit.” Eric Locken, the City of Minot’s 2022 Citizen of ...

Two announce joint run for Minot mayor, council

Former Minot mayoral candidate Josiah Roise announced his intention to make another run at a news conference Friday, March 13. Offering similar but more defined objectives in his second campaign, Roise is running jointly with David Wiley, a military veteran and musician who also announced ...

Rep. Louser to seek reelection in Minot’s District 5

State Rep. Scott Louser, R-Minot, has announced his intention to seek reelection. “I’m proud to announce that I am running for reelection to the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 5. Serving the people of this district for the past 16 years has been one of the greatest ...

Attorney announces candidacy for District 5 Senate seat

Jeffery Holt, a longtime public defender and resident of Minot, announced Thursday, March 12, that he will seek election to the North Dakota Senate in District 5. Holt’s decision to run comes after Sen. Randy Burckhard’s announcement that he will be retiring from the Legislature. District ...

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 ...