Minot Local News – Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ North Dakota’s eight commercial airports set a record with over 1.32 million boardings in 2025. Minot International recorded 177,797 boardings (a 4.9% rise from 2024), a trend that could lead to more route additions, according to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. Minot Daily News

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Mouse River Players 2.0 will offer Acting Fun-da-mentals classes for youth second grade and older on Feb. 14 and 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the theatre on 115 1st St. SE, and no pre-registration is required. Minot Daily News

FINANCE NEWS

➤ Simonson Station Store sold a $150,000 winning Powerball ticket on South Broadway in Minot. The winner has 180 days to claim the prize and the store earns a $2,000 bonus — a notable boost for local business. KFYR-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The ND Department of Commerce invites communities, schools and local governments to apply for energy grants — awards range from $7,500 to $75,000 and some applications are due by March 1, while others remain open until funds run out. A low-interest Revolving Loan Program is available for businesses. Minot Daily News

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