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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Frostbite and Firelight Winter Lawn Games Extravaganza was rescheduled from Jan. 24 to Saturday, Feb. 21 (1-3 p.m.) at Fahlgren Park picnic shelters near the Fort Mandan Visitor Center; families can play cornhole, bocce ball, and more while warming up with hot cocoa. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Gas attendant Brendan Hanson at Enerbase on South Broadway helps drivers avoid the cold by offering full-service gas pumping & tire inflation, and customers can also pick up hot meals from the convenience store. KFYR-TV
- ➤ INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation distributed over $1.55 million in checks at its 9th Annual Twice Blessed Program held Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Sleep Inn in Minot. The matching gift campaign from Nov. 15-Dec. 31 supported local organizations to improve health + services across several counties. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Linemen from Verendrye Electric Cooperative are preparing trucks and gear to handle power line issues during extreme cold, as frost and wind may challenge equipment (residents are advised to adjust thermostats gradually and be aware of local transformers). KFYR-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Enerbase C-Store has returned to its traditional cashier system after a year of self-serve technology on South Broadway. Management said customer feedback drove the change and traffic has increased. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced that North Dakota’s individual income tax season will open on Jan. 26, coinciding with the IRS starting to process returns. Taxpayers are encouraged to organize documents and e-file to avoid delays amid new USPS postmark rules - a change noted in the announcement. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The state’s Rural Health Transformation Program has made over $198 million available for projects like telehealth and workforce upgrades. Healthcare organizations in North Dakota must submit plans to HHS by September 2026, with CMS approval expected soon (funds will extend into next year). KFYR-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food at Four will serve many kinds of pies today at a local venue. Local families can enjoy a taste of community flavor (a treat for all ages) and support area vendors as they gather for this food event. KFYR-TV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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