Kyara Brown

1 week ago | kxnet.com | Kyara Brown

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — An assault case in Minot is facing another delay. Today, a judge heard arguments in a motion tied to the upcoming trial of Jaeger Lundeen, who faces an aggravated assault charge stemming from an incident at a State Fair concert last year. During Friday’s hearing, the defense asked the judge to approve a jury questionnaire ahead of trial. The state initially opposed the request but officially withdrew that opposition during the hearing.

1 week ago | kxnet.com | Kyara Brown

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The clock is ticking for Minot mayoral hopefuls to meet the requirements to appear on the upcoming special election ballot. KX News has confirmed that two of the four declared candidates — Josiah Roise and acting Mayor Mark Jantzer — have submitted the necessary signatures to the city clerk’s office. According to City of Minot spokesperson Jennifer Kleen, both candidates turned in more than the required 300 signatures as of this afternoon.

1 week ago | kxnet.com | Kyara Brown

POWERS LAKE, ND (KXNET) — A Powers Lake man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex crimes involving minors. Julian Monson pleaded guilty to 16 charges — part of three separate cases. Prosecutors said Monson had sex with minors, secretly recorded the encounters, and exchanged explicit messages and images with them. Originally, he was facing more than 50 charges, but the prosecution agreed to dismiss the rest, as part of a plea deal.

1 week ago | kxnet.com | Kyara Brown

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Nothing says summer like easy, breezy snacks made for sharing — and Boat Dip is just that. Creamy, cool, and packed with flavor, this dip blends tangy sour cream and smooth cream cheese with sweet corn and mildly spicy green chilies for the perfect balance of rich and zesty. Whether you’re floating on the lake, lounging poolside, or just dreaming of sunshine, this dip brings vacation vibes to any gathering.

2 weeks ago | kxnet.com | Kyara Brown

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The search for Minot’s next police chief took a turn this week after one of the four finalists abruptly withdrew his application — citing serious concerns about a city council member’s past actions and future influence. City Manager Harold Stewart announced there would be four finalists for the position during Monday night’s city council meeting. But by Tuesday evening, only three candidates were publicly named.