Crystal Kwaw
Reporter
Minot
I grew up in Omaha, NE, and graduated from the University of Omaha, NE, in May 2022. The reason I chose journalism is because of my ever-persistent curiosity and taste for adventure!
In my free time, I enjoy sight-seeing, reading, writing and watching more media.
I'm excited to spend the next chapter of my life here in Minot!
You can contact Crystal at: crystal.kwaw@kmot.com
City Finance Director David Lakefield says their team of seven has now become six because of an internal promotion.
The town of Garrison has transformed into the era of Charles Dickens! It’s the 30th annual Dickens Village Festival.
Project Manager Matt Kinsella for Apex Engineering Group said the work will run from 14th Avenue SW to 2nd Avenue SW.
The city of Minot is doing its end-of-the-year reviewing of expenses and revenue. There were no bond sales this year.
About two million veterans have a service-connected disability, ranging from physical injuries to PTSD.
This roof has brought together the local American Legion, AMVETS and VFW members and leaders.
During harvest time, moisture levels in crops can make or break a return on investment.
This first-year English class at Dakota College at Bottineau is typing away, practicing the skill of building an argument. The students said they’ve talked about ChatGPT before.
The upcoming Turtle Island waterpark in Belcourt is currently finishing construction.
Shelly Weppler, president of Inspiritus Community Health Foundation, said this year they can match a little under $400,000.
Some craft makers are savoring the holiday embellishments this season.
In a statement, Minot Air Force Base says each incident is currently under active investigation.
The students can learn from a simulation and practice it at the gym.
She said people are continuing to decorate 15 live and artificial trees for the live auction.
Sometimes 911 responders have trouble finding the house or business number, even in rural areas. He said that in emergency situations, time is of the essence.
Ward County officials are putting together a task force in the wake of recent opioid lawsuit settlements.
Harvest season has wound down, but grain elevators are continuing their operations.
The Greyson Initiative opened up donor designation on their Tribal IDs, and people are signing up.
She said volunteers do things like direct runners and registration.
One by one, the plaques were distributed to people and organizations that service different needs within communities, from hunger to education.
This summer, the city of Minot established a recycling program, and now community members are looking into the future of sustainability goals.
Zoo director Jeff Bullock said they are relocating others to zoos in Kansas and Oregon.
He said it would be more useful when dealing with someone who is experiencing a mental health episode.
Quilts of Valor wrapped 14 veterans at the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the American Legion Post 52.
Minot Air Force Base accepted an invitation to the Veteran’s Day ceremony Saturday at Mohall.
Bryantt said they load up a semi about every two weeks with 48,000 pounds of metal, and the most common kinds are aluminum, copper or brass
Buchweitz, who became the co-founder of the group, said he enjoyed the time out in nature, the company and getting away from the daily grind. He says they try to present a similar experience to every combat veteran, no matter their spectrum of disability.
Principal Jeremy Mehlhoff said he thinks it’s important that the kids know who the community is made up of.
For the first time this year, the Sertoma Club of Minot has assembled with Burdick Job Corps for the “Christmas in the Park” displays.
The city attorney confirmed that this specific opt-out doesn’t disqualify future litigation if there’s evidence to the contrary.
MAGIC stands for Minot Area Growth by Investment and Cooperation.
McNeff has been in education for 20 years and has been superintendent for 12 of them
Principal David McQueen for Magic City High School said they work on building relationships with students based on trust and respect.
He said they wanted to make the environment as comfortable as possible due to some of the vicarious trauma they may experience.
Thomas said the tribes are partnering with other surrounding entities, so attractions are not too spread out and time-consuming for tourists to visit.
The group was established at the end of 2021. It’s made up of civil engineers, contractors who buy supplies, protocol personnel, and a group called Atomic Spark.
Tourism is the third largest industry in North Dakota, according to World Atlas.
“Our heritage is very important in our family, so my parents are always bringing us to cultural events,” said Dauphinais.
They’ve made it an annual tradition for family members of residents and staff to trick or treat.
As far as call volume, he said Halloween is no different than any other day.
The solar farm next to the MHA Interpretive Center in New Town is tilted and facing the sun.
Delphine Baker, director of the Interpretive Center, says 5 to 20 people regularly attend, keeping the languages alive.
Monte Yellow Bird Sr., known in the art world as Black Pinto Horse, has pieces that will be on display for another six to eight months at the center.
Before folks collected bags of candy at the indoor trunk or treat, people gave bags of goods for the local food pantry.
The 529 plan would not disqualify a prospective student from scholarships or federal aid.
Transit Superintendent Brian Horinka said if they get too behind their set schedule, they might cancel a trip to get back on track.
Harold Stewart, Minot city manager, said they’re continuing the process of establishing an organization that directs federal funding for roads, bridges and public transit throughout the county.
Staff has been de-icing planes, and clearing runways and the streets surrounding the facility.
First Western Bank & Trust donated $50,000 to Trinity Health’s neonatal intensive care unit recently.
