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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ During the trial Tuesday, Minot Police Sgt. Shane Johnson testified that investigators ruled out cartel involvement and instead focused on suspect Delon Davis as evidence from social media and a local business search linked him to Mark Ramon McMillan Jr.'s murder — with witness accounts indicating McMillan was shot on the basement stairs. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Shane Johnson, the state’s case agent, testified Tuesday morning in the trial of Delon Davis, who is accused of fatally shooting Mark McMillan, saying his crime scene investigation did not back Davis’ claim of self-defense during an exchange of fire downtown & video evidence showed Davis pleading innocence when arrested at his Minot apartment. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Minot childcare center, Delight & Co, received a grant of 50,614 dollars from the Regional Workforce Impact Program, announced by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, to remodel its facility in Ward County. The expansion will upgrade its license from serving 30 children to about 300 children. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot Public Schools leadership and the teacher’s union will meet today at 6 p.m. in the Central Middle School auditorium—teacher pay and benefits are expected to be discussed. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kelly Armstrong vetoed an extra $350,000 in funding—meant for State Fair Association sanitation projects during the 2025-2027 biennium—in a move that redirected money from Senate Bill 2018, while officials noted the funds would have supported restrooms and new campground facilities. State Fair Manager Craig Rudland and Senate Majority Leader David Hogue said the veto pushes the association to seek alternative funding methods. Minot Daily News
- ➤ On Monday the City Council cut about $100 million from the 2026—2030 Capital Improvement Plan to reduce the total to $804.6 million, choosing to remodel the police station and drop expensive projects like a new wastewater treatment plant and a pedestrian bridge replacement. The council voted 5—1 to remove bridge funding and left it as a placeholder for future federal or state support. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Kelly Beck was named Human Resources director for Minot after a nationwide search, and she has managed 800 employees at Farstad Oil since 2015. She earned a business degree from Western International University + will start her new role on June 3 working with the City Manager and City Council. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The Ward County Commission faces a potential $400,000 expense to replace a courthouse elevator that is 57 to 61 years old after reliability issues raised concerns about ADA compliance. Facilities Director Brian Vangsness said he will obtain several quotes and explore grants+ to help cover the cost while the elevator remains operational. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer said the missile replacement project moved forward as the Air Force and Northrop Grumman took 12 to 18 months to refine plans while local groups updated studies to address impacts on services. Voters will decide on a half percent park district sales tax measure on June 3 to fund sports and park improvements including a turf facility scheduled for fall construction. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot High baseball earned one seed in the WDA Tournament for the second straight year—showing the team’s steady performance and readiness for upcoming games. KFYR-TV
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