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End of an era: Winczewski retires

The news of Minot High boys’ basketball coach Dean Winczewski’s retirement marks the end of an era, not just for the Magicians program, but for the entire Minot community. While the record books will forever highlight his remarkable achievements – four state championships in Minot, including a dominant three-peat from 2015-2017, and two more titles during his tenure in Dickinson – Winczewski’s true legacy extends far beyond the trophies and celebratory banners. For decades, Coach Winczewski has been a constant presence on the sidelines, a figure of authority and guidance for ...

Legislature makes progress on major issues

The North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly adjourned Wednesday for crossover break, having addressed several major issues related to property tax relief, energy and agriculture, education, housing and workforce. Out of the nearly 1,100 bills introduced this session, approximately 700 made it through crossover and we are seeing great progress in areas that strengthen our communities, support families, and drive economic growth. Housing and property tax relief and reform remain critical to achieving these goals. Efforts to streamline the rental process, increase the primary residence ...

Happy New Year – time for a fresh start

The new year is a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and set new goals for what we plan to do in 2025. Many will make New Year’s resolutions – those promises we make to ourselves – but not everyone will keep them throughout the year. Certainly it was quite a year we have just lived through. Following a long campaign for the White House, we will have a new U.S. president and vice president, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, respectively, this year, Our state already has a new North Dakota governor and lieutenant governor, Kelly Armstrong and Michelle Strinden, both ...

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas

Christmas is a time for joy and hope. For many, it is a time of family traditions, whether it’s baking cookies, decorating the Christmas tree, going to church, giving gifts or helping someone in need, or other cherished traditions handed down by family members throughout the years. People enter into these traditions with various degrees of enthusiasm and wonder, but keeping traditions gives them a good feeling year after year. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are the most anticipated days of the year. Children long for the day to come when they can find out what’s in those ...

Programs show appreciation for local military members

Cookies and a trip home for the holidays have something in common for airmen at Minot Air Force Base. Both are programs to help make the holiday season cheerier for the airmen while also being collaborative efforts between the base and the local community. The annual cookie drive for airmen has become a longtime tradition for the base and the Minot community to come together to provide hundreds of home baked cookies to be distributed to young airmen. The sweet treats go to young airmen living in the dorms who might be away from their families for the first time during the ...

Burgum right leader to usher in energy dominance

As a lifelong North Dakotan, I am proud of our state’s history grounded in resilience, innovation, and grit. It’s a story about harnessing our abundant natural resources while protecting our land for future generations. This is the approach Americans want in all their leaders, and it is the record of my governor, Doug Burgum, who is President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Council. This moment is historic. With President Trump’s bold vision and Burgum at the helm of the Department of the Interior and the newly formed ...