Minot Matters

Amy Allender is the featured guest on the Minot Matters podcast, where she delves into the array of attractions and activities in Minot and the broader North Dakota region. During the interview, Amy reflects on her relocation to Minot with her husband, a move prompted by his assignment in the Air Force.

In a candid discussion, Amy also shares her personal struggles with depression, both before and after settling in North Dakota. However, she emphasizes the strides she's made in overcoming this challenge and her newfound ability to provide support to others facing similar difficulties. Tune in for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation.

If you are depressed, having thoughts of suicide, self-harming, or experiencing an eating disorder, know there is help and you’re not alone. While coping with painful emotions, many people might experience these issues. Talking to a mental health care provider can help determine if you have a mental illness that requires care. It can also help you identify healthy, effective coping strategies and develop skills to manage difficult feelings.

Dr Mark Vollmer comes on Minot Matters to chat about his career in public education. He talks about how he got into education and eventually started working at a school in North Dakota. From there, he was able to get a position in the Minot Public School District ascending to Superintendent. Throughout his career he handled many difficult situations including a tragic flood and COVID.

Scott Burlingame joins Minot Matters to talk about what happened at the August 29 HRC Meeting. He recaps the discussion that happened prior to the agenda items and covers some of the intense items that the meeting reviewed.

Justin Anderson explains how the Minot Area Council of the Arts has been helping create impact in the Minot community for over 50 years. He breaks down some of the big things that the MACA does every year to increase exposure for local artists while bringing some vibrant things to do in Minot.

The Minot Human Relations Ad-hoc Committee was recently started by the Minot City Council. On August 15 they officially held their first meeting that bring a lot of conversation about the legitimacy of the whole thing. We sat down with Mike Blessum, one of the committee members, to take a closer look at what was going on and what the overall goals were.

In this edition of Minot Matters, The Dakotan goes inside the City of Minot with Mayor Tom Ross. From looking at the latest budget matters, analyzing the HRC Ordinance, and looking at new developments we think you will love this edition.

Mark Lyman sits down with The Dakotan to talk about some of the new things in Minot like the North High School, the Magic City Discovery Center, and potential for other new developments.