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Fedorchak Forum set for Sept. 1

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, R-ND, will host a Fedorchak Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. North Dakotans who want to participate in the conversatiom must sign up on Fedorchak’s website by noon on Sept. 1. Participants will receive a call from Minto at the start of the event, inviting them to participate. Those who miss the call can join by dialing 833-305-1701 and pressing star three (*3) to ask a question. For those who prefer to listen in, the forum will be broadcasted on her website.

City responds to water main break

A City of Minot water crew responded to a water main break Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Skyline Drive. The city estimated services were impacted to 8-12 homes.

Council holds closed session on confidential case

The Minot City Council met in executive session Wednesday, Aug. 26, to discuss a police department case in which confidential records are involved. In open session, the council was told the case is of a sensitive nature because it involves a mental health committal and an open and active criminal investigation. City Manager Tom Joyce said there is an ongoing investigation process related to proposed disciplinary action against six officers, and he believes the council should be kept abreast of that process even though confidentiality issues are involved. City Attorney Stefanie ...

FCC commissioner views critical infrastructure in Minot

Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Olivia Trusty and Senior Legal Advisor Marcus Maher visited Minot on Aug. 13 to tour critical communications systems and engage in a roundtable discussion with Minot area leaders, according to SRT information. SRT CEO/General Manager Cassidy Hjelmstad, Trusty and Maher toured Minot Air Force Base with officials there before touring SRT's facilities to get a full picture of the broadband provider and the communities it serves. Outside Plant Engineering Manager Scott Senger presented an overview of SRT from its establishment 75 years ago to ...

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Task Force 21 to convene nuclear triad event

Task Force 21, a military support and advocacy initiative of the Minot Area Chamber EDC, will return to the Washington, D.C., area this September to host the 15th Annual Task Force 21 Nuclear Triad Symposium. According to MACEDC information, the event will bring together senior military leaders, policymakers and national security experts for a day of strategic discussions on the state of nuclear deterrence in 2026 and the critical role Minot Air Force Base plays in securing the nation. The symposium will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, ...