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Minot City Council member Paul Pitner argues against a mask mandate at Tuesdayâs meeting.
Minot’s citywide mask mandate will remain in place for at least another month. The Minot City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to reconsider the mandate Feb. 16.
Mayor Shaun Sipma had recommended keeping the mandate for another month to allow more time for at-risk residents aged 65 and older to become vaccinated against COVID-19. The infection rate also should be a consideration when the mandate is reviewed in February, he said.
The council adopted the plan, with dissent from council members Paul Pitner and Tom Ross, who had opposed the original mandate.