Minot Daily News

As we close out 2024 there will be some folks who we will deeply miss. For me there is a special governor, senator, and congresswoman that quickly come to mind – Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell, Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman and my classmate at Yale, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee. First, Governor Jodi Rell. Jodi, as I knew her, was placed in an unusual predicament. At the time she was completing her ninth year as Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut. She had to succeed a governor who was forced to resign amidst acts that betrayed the public trust. It resulted in a plea deal that landed her predecessor in prison. She not only assumed the governorship, filling out his term, but she went on to regain the trust of the people of Connecticut in a manner that resulted in a landslide re-election in her own right.

May 22, 1947-Dec. 22, 2024 Lake Metigoshe Shirley Witikko, 77, Lake Metigoshe and formerly of Minot, died peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in her home. She was surrounded in love by her family and had courageously battled lung cancer for the past year. Shirley was born on May 22, 1947 in Minot, ND to […]

Jan. 26, 1972-Dec. 12, 2024 Burlington Bobbie Jo Nelson, 52, Burlington, ND, died Thursday, December 12, 2024 in a Minot hospital. Bobbie Jo Edkins was born January 26, 1972, a daughter of Robert “Bob” and Earleen (Steinke) Edkins, in Devils Lake, ND. She attended Devils Lake Public Schools until her junior year of high school. […]

Jan. 23, 1927-Dec. 21, 2024 Kenmare Cleve Lyle Hanson, 97, Kenmare, ND died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Mountrail Bethel Home in Stanley, ND. Cleve Lyle Hanson was born on January 23, 1927, a son of Cleve and Gertrude (Jensen) Hanson in Kenmare, ND. He was raised on the family farm and attended a rural […]

Cru is a youth ministry for college students, looking to strengthen their faith, build a community and enjoy time spent together studying scripture. The organization’s groups from all over the U.S. meet up at conferences throughout the year. Next week, students from Minot State University who are Cru members, will be traveling to Minneapolis for […]

Minot’s police chief remained on administrative leave at the end of 2024 as the Minot City Council awaited a recommendation based on an investigation into work environment and staff issues in the Minot Police Department. Police Chief John Klug was placed on temporary, paid administrative leave Sept. 12. City Manager Harold Stewart said on Dec. […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – The room felt unnaturally still as if the world outside had paused, holding its breath. The sterile, cold air of the medical group applying pressure, a weight that couldn’t be shaken. A major entered the room. A primal instinct began to scream this wasn’t a routine visit. Something wasn’t right. […]

The seventh annual Dale Brown Hoopster Classic tipped off at the Minot State University (MSU) Dome on Friday with seven games played. Of the 14 teams playing on day one, Bishop Ryan, Westhope-Newburg, Thompson, Velva and Our Redeemer’s Christian School are each ranked in the top ten of the latest Division B polls. Four of […]

FARGO – The Magicians traveled to Fargo to take on the Davies Eagles in non-conference action on Friday, December 27, and brought home a win in their final game of the 2024 calendar year. Minot High worked the home team patiently and survived the opening half of high energy and excitement to build a 44-29 […]

July 4, 1925-Dec. 24, 2024 Minot Billie German, 99, Minot, ND, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Elison Assisted Living in Minot. Billie Woods was born July 4, 1925, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Gilchrist) Woods, in Eckman, North Dakota. She was one of seven children. She grew up during the Dust Bowl years […]