John Salling
Reporter
Bismarck
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Hey everybody, I’m John Salling.
I grew up in a military family, but I spent most of my life right here in North Dakota. I couldn’t be happier to be back in Minot and close to home.
I attended Bishop Ryan High School in town (Go Lions!), and then on to the University of Mary in Bismarck. I graduated with a degree in Mass Communications after discovering a passion for entertaining people and making them laugh. I performing in a few college plays and hosted a monthly talent night on campus.
I started work at KFYR while still attending school and after graduation. I’ve covered local government, the oil industry, homelessness, and the lives of my fellow North Dakotans. With a few years under my belt I transferred north to KMOT Minot to continue working in this great state.
When not reporting I can be found reading and spending time with friends.
If you have a news tip or story ideas, please feel free to email me at john.salling@gray.tv
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By John Salling
It was a good growing year for pumpkins out at Berry Acres, and they hope it translates to more customers and attendees this fall.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Minot residents raised some concerns over proposed tax increases on Monday.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 1:06 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Representatives from Skien are expected to sign on Monday ahead of this year’s Norsk Høstfest.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By John Salling
This year they hope for stiffer competition.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By John Salling
They said 700 people a year need treatment.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Discussions started here will be continued with state agencies to work towards solutions in the future.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By John Salling
For some taking the bus, or some other accessible transportation, is a daily necessity.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Minot’s Veterans of Foreign Wars post was recognized in several awards over the last couple months.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:17 PM CDT
|By John Salling
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Minot has nearly finished a remodel project they’ve been working on this summer.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT
|By John Salling
It’s a time when furniture, appliances, or junk can be left out on your regular collection day to be taken to the landfill.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Three people of Scandinavian descent are being added to the honor roll of the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 7:18 PM CDT
|By John Salling
The wing envelopes are for a wing sample from an upland game, like grouse, pheasant, partridge or prairie chicken.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By John Salling
It is available to all groups and can be given at least two months after completing the primary vaccine or previous booster.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Officials with the department said they felt it went well and are confident in their crews if they need to respond to this kind of emergency.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By John Salling
You can take coats, hats, gloves, and boots to the Salvation Army office in Minot, or donate money to the cause.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By John Salling
More than half of the total students are enrolled at the elementary school level.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 4:14 PM CDT
|By John Salling
By buying gas, and perhaps dunking a local figure, residents raised more than $80,000 last year, and they hope to raise $100,000 this year as they find fun ways to support a serious cause.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By John Salling
The water main broke at 6th Avenue and 1st Street NW, according to a post on the city’s Facebook page.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Habitat for Humanity works towards a vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live. They were out Thursday re-staining the wheelchair ramp in front of an area home in Minot.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By John Salling
The building was moved in 2018. They are looking to sell the building and land it is currently on.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
|By John Salling
From the drought last year to the rains we’ve had this year, staff said the wetland index jumped more than 600%.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 2:16 PM CDT
|By John Salling
They mentioned that getting the vaccine within four days of exposure can prevent the onset of infection.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Minot Alderwoman Carrie Evans pointed out that Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks have all done away with their own breed specific rules to rely on more general rules. Opponents of the change thought it adds extra protection to Minot citizens.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Joe Skurzewski and John Salling
Candidates had until 4 p.m. Tuesday to submit 300 signatures to get on the ballot for the special election.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 3:44 PM CDT
|By John Salling
MHA Nation has nine K9′s on the team for narcotics, cadaver, or bomb detection.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT
|By John Salling
They provide services at no charge to try and reach more of the community.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Families can nominate veterans to be recognized. Organizers said they hope it teaches the kids about the community.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Now, he travels to share his story on the resiliency that got him through nine weeks of imprisonment.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 8:08 PM CDT
|By John Salling
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon from Washington D.C. extended their tour season to come out and perform for North Dakota veterans.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Deer archery season starts on Friday at noon, and Game and Fish is reminding people of some of the rules before things get rolling.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By John Salling
It’s the last of three such meetings held around the state, but you can also contact Game and Fish to find out more if you missed out.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Your News Leader went to Minot State University to talk to students about their thoughts on the program.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 7:35 PM CDT
|By John Salling
The property has never been planted for farming, and officials said it’s an example of unspoiled prairie.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Officials said the collection will serve as a catalyst for future research into their traditions and historical events.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 2:54 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Meals at school cost $2.25 for breakfast, $3 for elementary lunch, and $3.25 for secondary lunch.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Minot Public Schools are already preparing for the new high school on north hill to hit the ground running with its athletic programs.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Spencer Marchand said it adds only seconds to the meeting and reminds board members who they serve.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By John Salling
About 1,600 staff are getting prepared for students to arrive in two days.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By John Salling
At kickoff Monday morning, the Minot Education Association named Trisha Schaefer the teacher of the year for 2022 to ‘23.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By John Salling
To improve safety for pedestrians, traffic engineers plan to add bump outs around one intersection.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By John Salling
They are in the Northern Testing building to the right of the front door and down the stairs.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By John Salling
To save money, the city has moved to contract with the state electrical inspection board through 2023.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 9:23 PM CDT
|By John Salling
City leaders approved the look of a new recycling program expected to start sometime next year.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 9:17 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Minot City Council President Paul Pitner's plan centers around cutting a few proposed new positions with the city and using the extra money that saves.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By John Salling
There will be a first reading of the budget Sept. 19.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Therapy Riding Instructor Kristi Schaefer said that they average 10-30 riders a year in once a week sessions.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By John Salling
The first session focused on public safety in the city of Minot, which takes up about half the budget. Two more sessions are coming up, on general government and public works.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:49 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Staff say First District Health Unit accepts anyone with or without insurance to make sure that everyone can get the shots that they need.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By John Salling
Residents in the Minot Public School District are facing a property tax increase in 2023, largely due to this historic $100 million bond vote approved in December to expand the district and alleviate overcrowding.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:42 PM CDT
|By John Salling
They serve food on the third Wednesday of each month to those that qualify, and always welcome more volunteers.
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