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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ A Silver Alert has been issued for 84-year-old Faye Schaefer from Minot, last seen starting her car on Tuesday, and authorities are seeking public assistance.  KFYR-TV
  • ➤ Community Options in Minot, North Dakota, is providing $200 vouchers for winter apparel to eligible households, in collaboration with North Dakota Economic Assistance and Runnings.  KFYR-TV

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • ➤ Fire crews in Minot, N.D., responded to a residence after a pellet stove malfunctioned, causing smoke but no injuries or structural damage.  KFYR-TV

DRINK NEWS

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ Otter Tail Power customers will experience an average net increase of over 6% in their electric bills by the first quarter of 2025, following state regulators' approval of a $13 million rate increase.  KFYR-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ The Minot Fire Department proposes that insurance companies hold funds to cover debris cleanup costs after fires, aiming to prevent property abandonment and assist local government.  KFYR-TV
  • ➤ Minot's public transit system, experiencing increased ridership, is seeking additional state funding to cover rising costs and sustain service levels.  KFYR-TV

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ The out-of-pocket cap for Medicare Part D will reduce from $8,000 to $2,000 in 2025 due to the Inflation Reduction Act, potentially easing financial burdens for many Americans.  KFYR-TV

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • ➤ Atypical Brewery in Minot, N.D., introduces a heated geo-dome for outdoor socializing during winter, accommodating up to 10 people and reservable on weekends.  KFYR-TV

SPORTS NEWS

  • ➤ Minot State men's basketball team reaches a new high, becoming the fifth-ranked team in the NABC poll and maintaining an undefeated streak in NCAA Division II.  KFYR-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • LCMS North Dakota District Convention 2025

    The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 North Dakota District Convention will take place at the Grand Oasis Hotel in Minot, offering various events from January 19 to January 22.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Trinity Health's STOP THE BLEED® Education at KMOT Ag Expo

    Trinity Health will provide education on the STOP THE BLEED® initiative and offer cholesterol screenings and free blood pressure checks at the KMOT Ag Expo in Minot.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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