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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, I have focused on practical solutions to strengthen our economy, support families and ensure our region is competitive on a global scale when it comes to agriculture and energy. There is more to be done, and I would be honored to continue that work in the Senate,” Fisher said in his ...

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 ...

Dems declare for House seats in District 5

Kyle Erickson and Zach Raknerud have announced their candidacies for the North Dakota House of Representatives in Minot's District 5. Together, they are running on a platform that aims to reduce despair and improve the lives of North Dakotans, they said. “Our state is facing significant challenges, and Minot must elect better leadership more in-tune with the values of North Dakotans, their announcement stated. “I am a disability advocate, non-profit professional, and comedian running to represent Minot’s District 5 in the state Legislature,” Erickson said. “I’ve spent my ...

Jantzer finishes on top in mayor’s race

Mark Jantzer finished on top in a four-way race for Minot’s mayor Aug. 5. Unofficial results showed Jantzer with 2,351 votes, or 42.6% of the total votes. Rob Fuller garnered 1,430 votes, followed by Paul Pitner with 1,398 and Josiah Roise with 324. Official results will be determined following canvassing on Aug. 18. “I’m very grateful to the citizens for electing me,” Jantzer said. “I appreciate the work that my campaign committee did, and at this point, it’s all about doing everything we can do to make Minot better and take care of the business that we have at ...