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10/18/2025

According to the Minot Police Pepartment gunshots we're reported in SE Minot, when police arrived they found a victim, they also apprehended a suspect.

This is what police say happened,

At approximately 3:04 p.m., the Minot Police Department was dispatched to a southeast Minot residence for reports of gunshots.
Officers located a male victim who was transported for injuries sustained in the shooting. A suspect is in custody.
The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

10/18/2025

10/18/2025

According to The Minot Fire Department Public Information Officer T. There were 2 early morning fires

This is what the Minot Fire Department says Happened on the first fire. Early morning fire contained semi-truck inside southeast Minot storage unit At 4:51 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, Minot Fire Department crews were dispatched to
the 600 block of 20th Ave SE for reports of a fire inside a storage unit.
Crews arrived on scene just five minutes later, at 4:56 a.m., and found black
smoke venting out of the west side of the five-storage unit building. Firefighters
quickly deployed a handline and entered the storage unit to extinguish the fire.
After extinguishing the fire, crews checked adjoining units for any fire extension
and completed overhaul of the affected unit. The fire was contained to the semitruck stored inside.
No injuries were reported.
One Battalion Chief, one ladder truck, and four engines responded to the scene.

This is what Minot Fire Department says happened in the 2nd fire. Fire contained to bedroom in southeast Minot mobile home
At 6:27 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, the Minot Fire Department was dispatched to
the 3100 block of 11th Avenue SE for reports of mobile home on fire.
Crews arrived on scene six minutes later, at 6:33 a.m., and found heavy flames
coming from the front bedroom of the residence. Firefighters deployed a handline
and entered the home to extinguish the fire, while additional crews conducted a
search to ensure no occupants were inside.
The fire was quickly extinguished and contained it in the room of origin.
Unfortunately, two cats were found deceased in that room.
After the fire was extinguished fire crews ventilated the structure and confirmed
that the blaze was contained to the room of origin.
The scene was turned over to the State Fire Marshal’s Office for further
investigation
One resident and four dogs were displaced for the weekend. No injuries were
reported.
One Battalion Chief, one ladder truck, and four engines responded to the call.

10/17/2025

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10/16/2025

I'd like to give a shoutout to the North Dakota Highway Patrol for getting timely press releases to the news agencies so we can share the facts with the public. Thank you.

10/16/2025

There has been an update by the North Dakota Highway Patrol on the Fatal motorcycle accident that happened on 37th Avenue SW and 10th ST. SW in Minot Wednesday night.

This is what The NDHP Says happened, On Wednesday, October 15 at approximately 6:24 PM CST, a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle was westbound on 37th Avenue Southwest, driving at a high rate of speed. A 2015 Dodge Durango was stopped at a stop sign on 10th Street Southwest and then entered the
intersection in to go eastbound on 37th Avenue Southwest. The Suzuki struck the Durango on
the driver’s side. Both vehicles came to rest in the intersection. Both drivers were taken to
Trinity Health-Minot. The driver of the motorcycle died of injuries sustained in the crash. The NDHP is asking for the public’s assistance regarding this crash. If you were an eyewitness or have dashcam/video footage, please contact the NDHP, 701-328-2447

What: Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Where: 37th Ave SW/10th St SW, Minot
When: Wednesday, October 15, 6:24 PM CT
Road Conditions: Dry
Weather Conditions: Light mist
Crash Involvement: Motorcycle/Vehicle
Type of Crash: T-bone
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Minot Police Department, Minot Fire Department and Trinity First
Response
Vehicle No. 1: 2024 Suzuki GSX 1300
Driver No. 1: Male, 42, Minot, fatal injuries
Restraints: Helmet in use
Vehicle No. 2: 2015 Dodge Durango
Driver No. 2: Juvenile, Minot, serious injury
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Charges: Under investigation