Marcus Thompson

Senior Reporter · Minot, ND

With an MBA from North Dakota State University and over 12 years in financial journalism, Marcus has previously contributed to the Grand Forks Herald and the Fargo Forum. He specializes in local economic trends and small business profiles.

2 stories from Marcus Thompson in Bowman

Bill Sorensen performing on stage in Medora

NewDining

Legendary Medora entertainer dies Oct. 31

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, the vibrant lights of Medora flickered in anticipation of yet another enchanting performance. But this time, the curtain would rise without one of its most beloved figures. Bill Sorensen, a legendary entertainer whose charisma and...

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Real Estate

Beverly Westman

Oct. 30, 1947-Nov. 1, 2026 Jamestown Beverly Westman, 79, formerly of the Minot area, died Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Jamestown, ND. Beverly Lynn (Krueger) Westman was born on October 30, 1947, in Minot, ND, to Reinholt Rudolph (Jack) and Genevieve (Lynch) Krueger; the...

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