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Minot council appoints Michael Fry as police chief; captain post upgraded to deputy chief
Summary
The Minot City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Michael Fry as police chief and authorized converting a captain position to deputy chief, following a close recruitment that left council and community leaders split between two finalists.
Mayor Janser and the Minot City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Michael Fry as the city's police chief and authorized an upgrade of an existing captain position to deputy chief.
City Manager Harold Stewart recommended Fry after a multi-month recruitment. Stewart told the council the decision came down to a close comparison between the external candidate and an internal finalist, Captain Plasus, and that Fry's personality and focus on community healing factored into his recommendation.
The council voted on a motion to approve both actions: the appointment of Michael…
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