Derek Hackett return to The Minotian as our first ever returning guest! We discuss the preliminary budget proposed to City Council which includes an 18.5% property tax increase and Derek explains the city's reasoning for why it is necessary. We also discuss the IEDC report and some of the main findings by the community developers who visited Minot earlier this year.

Derek Hackett - City of Minot Public Information Officer

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Dr. Veronica Pinnick joins The Minotian to discuss her childhood in Minot and the path that led to becoming a NASA scientist. Hear how Veronica knew early on that she had a knack for science and how her curiosity and hard work propelled her to amazing opportunities most Minotians couldn't even imagine. Plus, hear her takes on the existence of life on other planets and if we are truly alone in the universe. All of that and more in this fun episode of The Minotian!

Dr. Veronica Pinnick - NASA Scientist

President Steve Shirley joins The Minotian to discuss his life journey and how he ended up becoming a campus president. We talk about why he had interest in the job at MSU, what the biggest challenges have been over the last five years, and what has him optimistic of a bright future at our hometown university. To end the interview, I put Dr. Shirley on the spot and make him recruit a fake student (me) and he knocks it out of the park. Enjoy!

Dr. Steve Shirley - President of Minot State University

Municipal Court Judge Ashley Beall joins The Minotian to discuss her path to the judgeship and what her philosophy is while presiding over cases. I appreciated how open and honest Judge Beall was about her misconceptions of the position while running and what she has learned in her first year. Ashley also shared modern approaches to managing offenders in municipal court and I came away from this episode both impressed and relieved that she is in this critically important position for our community. All of that plus a round of rapid fire questions in this episode of The Minotian! 

Ashley Beall - Minot Municipal Court Judge

Tom Schrader joins The Minotian to reflect on his career that has spanned 22 years at KX here in Minot. Hear how he ended up here and how his competitiveness has kept him on top of his game for so long. Plus, we discuss how he started using Facebook Live to cover storms and his favorite part of having KX Weather Kids on the set. All of that plus a rapid fire round of questions in this episode of The Minotian!

Tom Schrader - KX News Chief Meteorologist

City Engineer Lance Meyer joins The Minotian to discuss the role of the Engineering Department in Minot. Learn how Lance became the youngest City Engineer in North Dakota just weeks before Minot would flood. What lessons has he learned in the last ten years and what are the projects he is most proud of. Plus, Lance provides updates on the proposal for a roundabout and what major projects are on the calendar for 2019. We finish off this information packed episode with rapid fire round of questions. Enjoy!

Derek Hackett - City of Minot Public Information Officer

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