A change of plans by a developer has removed the City of Minot from involvement in paving a stretch of gravel road in northwest Minot. Meanwhile, for those residents who use the roadway and would like to see it paved, the wait will continue. Last January, Mark Whitman, who is looking to ...
Multiple wild moose have been reported wandering within the Oak Park area in Minot, according to information from Minot Parks Monday, May 19. Minot Parks warned citizens to maintain a minimum distance of at least 50 feet at all times and to expect aggression, as they are highly unpredictable wild animals. Moose can charge at speeds of 35 mph. Signs of stress or an impending charge include ears laid flat back against their head, hackles standing straight up and smacking, licking or clicking their lips. Local authorities and wildlife officials were contacted.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday, May 17, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and 13th Street Southeast in Minot. Theresa Sowers, 74, Minot, died from injuries received in the crash. James Sowers, 74, Minot, driver of the Mini Cooper in which Theresa Sowers was a passenger, was seriously injured. Three juveniles were in the other vehicle, a Ford Fusion. The driver, of Glasgow, Montana, received minor injuries, and a passenger, also of Glasgow, received serious injuries. Another passenger in the vehicle was not injured.
BOTTINEAU – The Bottineau Area Chamber of Commerce awarded area students for their outstanding scholastic performance. The annual Scholastic Award Program recognized 11 Dakota College at Bottineau students at a special ceremony. Students awarded must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or higher, be enrolled full-time, have earned a minimum of 40 credits from DCB, and be on track to graduate in spring 2026 with an associate-level degree. In addition, the students’ extracurricular and co-curricular activities are taken into consideration. Recipients included Piper Stein ...
The Minot City Council narrowly voted to stick with its long-time legislative lobbyist after entertaining a proposal from a second candidate Monday, May 18. The council voted 4-3 to enter a contract with Bismarck attorney Shane Goettle to represent the city as assistant city attorney for ...
On Monday, May 18, at 8 a.m., 0.36-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the past 24-hour period.
