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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AARP ND is inviting eligible nonprofits and government entities to apply for Community Challenge grants to improve public spaces + transportation, housing, and digital access for older adults. Applications close on March 4 at 4 p.m. and projects must be completed by Dec. 15. Minot Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lexi Lou’s is taking over The Market on 4th with a grand opening today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the new space will offer fresh floral designs and products from 21 local makers. KFYR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Minot Symphony Orchestra will host Music & Midwest Murder LIVE on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the MSU campus, featuring a live podcast recording with a Q&A session where the audience may help name the episode. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ward County commissioners tabled a fireworks show request from Hot Tots Baseball submitted on Jan. 6 that detailed five weekend shows from May — August, delaying action until they consult the county’s insurer; meanwhile, they directed staff to plan with Roger Reich to repurpose the Morgan building for nutrition services. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Former NBA player and Senate candidate Royce White is set to speak to delegates at the NDGOP opening-night social event on Friday, Mar. 27 in Minot; the two-day convention will be held at the State Fairgrounds on Mar. 28-29. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Minot gym members are starting 2026 fitness goals early at Iron Nation on South Broadway as many begin their resolutions before the new year. Trainer Laura Connell and members (like Danielle Bueno who lost 40 pounds and Lindsay Gronos who began in October) work hard to stay healthy. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Our Redeemer’s sophomore Wyatt Weekley earned second-team all-state honors and was named SERVPRO Athlete of the Week as he led the 6-1 team to a No. 2 ranking in Class B boys basketball — the team’s only loss was to Central McLean. KFYR-TV
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