Daily Brief: Police Chief Candidates, Interior Funding, and Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck

Minot residents will soon meet finalists for the city’s next Police Chief during a public forum at City Hall, highlighting a commitment to community involvement in leadership decisions. At the state level, the U.S. House Appropriations panel signaled it will boost funding for the Department of the Interior beyond President Trump’s request, pushing back on proposed budget cuts. Meanwhile, North Dakota mourns the passing of Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck, remembered for her quiet leadership and major contributions to aviation and education. In Minot, Governor Kelly Armstrong’s line-item veto removed $350,000 in State Fairgrounds funding, sparking concerns from local lawmakers. And in a high-profile court case, testimony continues in the murder trial of Delon Davis, as investigators piece together the events surrounding the death of Mark McMillan Jr., whose body was found at a Minot business.