City leaders review flood history, future
A group of Minot City Council members and candidates toured the flood protection project in Minot Wednesday, May 27, after gathering for a review of the city’s history of flooding and protection efforts. Ryan Ackerman, administrator for the Souris River Joint Board, which oversees the Mouse ...
Transit proposals shared at open houses
Open houses held this week gave Minot residents an opportunity to learn about and comment on the recommendations coming out of a transit study. While the proposed plan includes goals to improve on-time performance and increase city bus frequency to popular shopping spots, it also prioritizes ...
New research finds ND keeps data center tax breaks hidden
As North Dakota emerges as a high-growth hub for data centers, recent reporting shows the state is among at least 14 others failing to disclose the amount of money the facilities save from tax breaks. Researchers are now calling for greater transparency. Supporters of data centers argued they ...
Schools' end brings call to action
As schools wrapped up last week, a North Dakota educator highlighted the importance of prioritizing recruitment and retention amid teacher shortages and state funding concerns. In his guidelines for the next state budget cycle, Gov. Kelly Armstrong is calling for a freeze on education spending, along with potential cuts. Landen Schmeichel, a teacher at Legacy High School in Bismarck, said while his district is compensated well compared to the rest of the state, teacher salaries have not kept pace with inflation overall. As the cost of gas, groceries and healthcare continue to rise, ...