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Sentence rendered for gross sexual imposition

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A Bismarck man pleaded guilty in March and was sentenced Aug. 28 in North Central District Court on a charge of gross sexual imposition-victim younger than 15 and defendant at least 22, a Class AA felony. Ariah Jacob Poorbear was sentenced to 20 years, to first serve 10 years, in the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and 10 years supervised probation. He also must complete a domestic violence evaluation, register as a sex offender and pay fines and fees of $1,025. According to the court affidavit, Poorbear met the victim in downtown Minot in June 2025. He ...

BurliMOT events set for Sept. 11-12

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The SCHEELS BurliMOT half marathon, half marathon relay and 5K events will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, with a separate 1 mile walk/run/roll on Friday, Sept. 11. The scenic 13.1 mile BurliMOT course follows the Souris Valley along dedicated running and biking paths from Burlington to downtown Minot, ending in Citizens Alley. Register by Sept. 1 to receive a custom BurliMOT shirt. Medals will be provided to all finishers. A shuttle from downtown Minot to Burlington is available for participants in the half marathon. The half marathon relay may include up to four runners and exchanges ...

Veterinarian steps into new director role

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Dr. Amanda Doll is the Severson Ahart Community Clinic’s new director of Veterinary Medicine, overseeing the medical team and bringing her love and experience for animal care to the Minot community. Hailing from south central North Dakota, Doll has always been surrounded by animals and ...

Garrison water district proposes system improvements

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GARRISON – An environmental review has found no significant impacts from system improvements proposed by the Garrison Rural Water District, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The current system cannot keep up with pressure demands in western service areas, according to NDDEQ information. The western area is the farthest from the water source, which has made water availability and pressure limited during peak demands. By constructing a new pump station and reservoir, the pressure and water demands can be stable throughout peak usage timeframes. Total ...

Judge rules on evidence in murder case

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A Surrey man facing a murder charge won’t be able to argue intoxication as a defense or obtain additional cell phone records of the victim and a witness under an Aug. 25 court ruling. However, the judge’s ruling did allow certain state evidence to be suppressed. Daniel Breijo is charged with Class AA felony murder; aggravated assault, Class B felony; reckless endangerment, terrorizing and simple assault on a peace or correction officer, all Class C felonies, in North Central District Court. He is accused in the shooting death of Nicholas Van Pelt on Dec. 24, 2023. According to ...

Two receive injuries in crash

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MOHALL - A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highways 28 and 5 near Mohall involving a 2004 Ford Taurus and a 2024 Lincoln Aviator Wednesday, Aug. 26. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 5:04 p.m., 32-year-old male from Minot was driving the Ford Taurus southbound on Highway 28 when he rear-ended a Lincoln Aviator, driven by a 54-year-old female from Sherwood, which was stopped at a stop sign. Following the crash, the Ford Taurus became engulfed in flames. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. The male driver was arrested for DUI, according to the Highway Patrol.