Mayor calls for community to display blue lights honoring fallen officer Lieutenant McLeod

The Minot City Council convened on January 21, 2025, to address several significant topics, including a tribute to fallen police officer Matt McLeod and community support initiatives for local law enforcement.

During the meeting, Mayor Blessem opened with a moment of silence in honor of Lieutenant McLeod, who recently passed away. He urged residents, businesses, and institutions to display blue lights as a symbol of support for police officers and first responders. The mayor emphasized the importance of this gesture, stating it would serve as a beacon of encouragement for officers in the community.

Council member Rob expressed gratitude towards the Grand Forks Police Department for their respectful handling of Lieutenant McLeod's funeral. He proposed that the city send a letter of thanks to Grand Forks, which the council unanimously supported.

City Manager Harold provided updates, extending condolences to the McLeod family and the police department. He invited the public to a winter employee recognition event scheduled for January 31, where the contributions of city employees would be celebrated. Additionally, he announced the promotion of Brian Randash to the position of water and sewer superintendent following a recent resignation in that department.

The meeting concluded with no further questions for the city manager, and the council moved on to the next agenda items. The discussions highlighted the community's commitment to supporting its law enforcement and recognizing the contributions of city employees.