LANCE Makeeff, Conservative Political Contributor for Ward County, ND

The Minot Police Department will be testing for several Police Officer Positions on Feb. 16!! Apply today at: www.minotnd.org/jobs.aspx.

Over 2,000 fans packed the Pepsi Rink at MAYSA to help celebrate Military Appreciation Night and cheer on the Beavers men’s hockey team to a 4-1 win over the University of Mary.

“Minot State University appreciates our long-standing partnership with Minot Air Force Base, and we wish to express our gratitude by hosting Military Appreciation Night during Saturday’s Beaver hockey game,” said Steven Shirley, president of Minot State University. “This event is the second of three athletic events planned over a one-year period to continue strengthening our commitment to Minot Air Force Base and its mission.”

“Thank you to Minot State University for hosting Military Appreciation Night and to Town & Country Credit Union for their generous support of this event,” shared Kevin Black, Minot Area Chamber EDC 2023 Board Chair. “Our sincere appreciation goes out to the men and women who serve our country. Minot isn’t Minot without the military families who make our community home, and we are forever grateful for their service and sacrifices.”

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Davis Sheldon, MSU captain
Dr. Steven Shirley, president of MSU
Col. Daniel Hoadley, commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at MAFB
Col. Kenneth McGhee, commander of 91st Missile Wing and MAFB
Johnny Witzke, U Mary captain

The Sheriff's Office recently recognized multiple awards for officer's working in the detention center. Their dedication to service and commitment to the job is very much appreciated and well earned. Thank you for the work you do!

Officer of the year - FTO Jordan Branch
Field training officer of the year - FTO Jordan Branch
Exceptional service award- Corporal Tom Crowe
Courage award - Corporal Ashley Harris
Leadership award - Sergeant Aaron West
Employee of the quarter - Scott Larson
5 Year length of service awards: FTO Mara Cox, Sharhonda Salazar, and Corporal Ashley Harris

City council approves tax incentive for The Tracks A Minot developer seeking tax increment financing for a third project had its initial request granted by the Minot City Council Tuesday. EPIC Companies sought a five-year, $2.88 million TIF for the first phase of The Tracks, a mixed-use development in southwest Minot near the future hospital. Existi...

Tax abatement sought for southeast development A developer is seeking a tax abatement on land that has gone undeveloped in southeast Minot since platted after the 2011 flood. The Minot City Council on Tuesday rejected the abatement request for 2020 and 2021 from Stonehaven Development LLC & 55th Crossing, Inc., for 733 vacant lots in numerous 55...

County to sell Kenmare lots to city KENMARE — Pending finalization of the purchase of two vacant lots, Kenmare could be developing a new space for public use. The Ward County Commission accepted bids from the City of Kenmare for $10 for each of two properties, with the stipulation that the city fulfill its intention to create park o...