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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.

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Arrest made in connection with child's death

WATFORD CITY – The McKenzie County Sheriff's Office made an arrest on Tuesday, Aug. 25, following an investigation into the death in May of a 7-year-old child in McKenzie County. According to a news release, as a result of the investigation, Jerika McNeely has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, a Class B felony, in connection with the death. On May 15, the sheriff's office responded to a residence regarding an unresponsive 7-year-old child. Despite the lifesaving efforts, the child was pronounced deceased. In the months following the child's death, investigators ...

Airstreamers roll up their sleeves

In the spirit of giving back, the Airstream Club International Rally held its fifth annual blood drive this week on Aug. 24-26. Donations were open to both Airstreamers who have come from all over the country, and local residents in an effort to rise awareness and collect blood for local ...

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 ...

Soggy Doggy Pool Paw-ty set for Sept. 7

Minot Parks will hold its Soggy Doggy Pool Paw-ty on Monday, Sept. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at Roosevelt Park Pool. The event was originally expected to be moved to an earlier date due to the pool’s early seasonal closure. However, Minot Parks has decided to keep the event on Labor Day, allowing local dogs and their owners to enjoy one final splash before the summer comes to an end. Admission is free, and dogs are invited to enjoy the pool alongside their owners. Free-will donations will be accepted at the door for the Souris Valley Animal Shelter For the safety of all participating dogs, ...