BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Here are this morning's top stories and weather with KX News On The Go: The city of Minot has the option to start fresh, after its former mayor, Tom Ross, resigned on Tuesday. City Council President Mark Jantzer is now temporarily stepping into the mayor's shoes. However, Minot City Council members voted unanimously to appoint one of the six sitting members of the council as mayor, to finish out Ross's term, which ends in June of 2026. But they have to wait at least 14 more days to do that. That's because within that time frame, the people of Minot have the option of petitioning for a special election to elect their own representative. Minot mayoral special elections details; Ross resignation letter An active member of the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Minot Air Force Base is facing four charges involving child sex crimes. 35-year-old Cory Mulrain is currently facing three charges of promoting a sexual performance by a minor and one count of Gross Sexual Imposition.According to an affidavit obtained by KX News, air base officials were contacted by authorities in Boston about someone on base using a darknet site known for streaming child sexual abuse material. Minot Air Force Base active duty man charged with child sex crimes State lawmakers voted "yes" on Wednesday to raising the fees for hunters and anglers in North Dakota. State senators passed House Bill 1470, which ups the fees for hunting and fishing licenses. Under the bill, North Dakotans would pay another $9 for a fishing license. Small game hunting licenses and combination licenses are increasing by $10. Game and Fish supervisors say inflation is the main reason for the increase. The increases are expected to raise around $7.3 million for Game and Fish. North Dakota lawmakers approve fee hikes for hunting and fishing KX Meteorologist Andre Brooks tells us when the snow chances will return and if there's a warm-up in sight in his full forecast. Meteorologist Andre Brook morning forecast - April 3, 2025 ...read more read less