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City finds slow going in Big M talks

The City of Minot has $2.38 million tied up in the stalled Big M building development that it is negotiating to eventually recover, according to information provided to the Minot City Council Monday, July 6. City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim said the same law firm that represented the city in a ...

City to seek tougher penalty in Broadway Circle case

The Minot City Council plans to consider a letter asking for a more severe sentence than the one recommended by prosecutors for a former Minot nonprofit director charged with theft of federal funds. The council voted unanimously on Monday, July 6, to have staff draft and bring back a letter ...

91st Missile Wing welcomes new commander

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – U.S. Air Force Col. George Chapman assumed command of the 91st Missile Wing (91st MW) from U.S. Air Force Col. James Schlabach during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base Wednesday, July 8. Before assuming command of the 91st MW, Chapman served as the ...

North Central District to retain judgeship

A judgeship in the North Central Judicial District that will become vacant July 17 should be retained, according to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Judge Todd Cresap announced his retirement this month in May. His resignation triggered a Supreme Court review to determine whether the office is ...

Sawyer school awarded student health grant

SAWYER – To support student health and well-being in Sawyer, the American Heart Association and the National Football League recently awarded Sawyer Public School an NFL PLAY 60 active recess grant of $500 through the association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge and American ...

Commerce opens registration for workforce summit

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has opened registration for the 2026 Global Talent Summit, bringing together employers, workforce professionals, educators, community leaders and government partners to explore innovative workforce solutions through global talent. The ...