(Ward County, ND) — A homeless encampment incident in Minot has prompted the introduction of a new ordinance. The Ward County Commission passed an ordinance addressing homelessness on Tuesday. Public safety concerns were sparked by the unauthorized encampment after four people with warrants and one sex offender were found living in the camp. The ordinance was passed on the first reading, with a mandatory 20-day period needed before commissioners can proceed with a vote.
