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Minot Mayor Resigns After Inappropriate Video Scandal

4/3/2025

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Minot, North Dakota's Mayor Tom Ross has stepped down following a shocking blunder—sending an inappropriate video to City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim. This misstep came on the heels of a somber discussion about a police officer's suicide. An investigation labeled his actions as reckless, prompting Ross to acknowledge personal challenges in his resignation letter. The city council will now seek an interim mayor.

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Story summary

Minot, North Dakota's Mayor Tom Ross has stepped down following a shocking blunder—sending an inappropriate video to City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim. This misstep came on the heels of a somber discussion about a police officer's suicide. An investigation labeled his actions as reckless, prompting Ross to acknowledge personal challenges in his resignation letter. The city council will now seek an interim mayor.