Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Airman 1st Class Mohammad Ghazi from Minot Air Force Base performed life-saving CPR on a choking fellow airman, earning a nomination for the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award. KFYR-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A no-travel advisory was issued for Highway 83 near Minot due to icy conditions causing 35-50 vehicles to get stuck. KFYR-TV
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Burdick Job Corps in Minot updates community on career development successes, including job placements and educational advancements for students. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The 2025 SRT College Scholarship Program is now accepting applications, offering seven local scholarships totaling $15,000 and additional national scholarship opportunities through a partnership with the Foundation for Rural Service. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot State University will host Cookie University on Feb. 1 to help Girl Scouts from kindergarten to 12th grade prepare for their 2025 cookie sales, underlining the program's focus on financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Minot legislator's bill seeks to relieve property taxes by having the state take over school district levies and cap annual increases for other political subdivisions, costing the state $292 million in 2025-27. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Minot State Communication Disorders Clinic is providing free 15-minute hearing, voice, and speech screenings, with the next session on Thursday. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman goaltender Faith Seekings achieves a .951 save percentage in 13 games, showcasing exceptional talent. KFYR-TV
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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.
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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.
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Live Music Night with Josey
Enjoy a night of live music with Josey at the Blue Rider, featuring stiff drinks and free popcorn in a friendly atmosphere.
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Taylor Swift Tribute Concert
The Taylor Swift Tribute Concert featuring 'RED', a tribute band led by Lauren Corzine, offers an immersive and authentic experience for fans of the pop icon while supporting the Minot FFA Alumni.
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