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Minot
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Henry Towers have been without running water since last week due to a water main replacement, and staff provided a water tank for drinking and cooking along with porta-potties for restroom needs—repairs were expected to be completed Monday night or Tuesday. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Center-Stanton second graders celebrated Monday as classmate Love Helfenstein was officially adopted in a classroom project featuring handmade certificates and creative stuffed animal adoptions — a milestone that taught lessons in friendship and acceptance. KFYR-TV
- ➤ More than 1,000 exhibitors set up at the ND State Fair Center for the 55th KMOT Ag Expo, which starts today and runs through Friday. The free event operates 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wed and Thurs and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday—showcasing the latest farm technology. KFYR-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A welding shop in Surrey burned Saturday in below-zero temps as 50 firefighters responded while the owner, Joe Duchsherer, said neighbor support helped keep operations running from his undamaged main building — officials say the cause is under investigation. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Owners of Lund Construction in Crosby said a fire on Jan. 25 damaged their shop, which housed trucks and 500 gallons of diesel; the Crosby Fire Department fought the blaze in -20-degree weather and community volunteers helped while no one was hurt. Minot Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Heilman Properties received a $150,000 loan to complete its new childcare facility in Minot after the North Dakota Department of Commerce approved funding on Jan. 27 & three companies were awarded a total of $452,500 from NDDF during Q4 2025. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The founder of Continental Resources plans to stop drilling new wells in North Dakota through March as lower oil prices lead to a shift toward a shale play in Argentina. State officials note that existing wells will remain active while budget planners prepare for tighter revenue in oil-dependent areas. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen local leaders were named Honorary Commanders today to partner with Air Force leadership at the base — a program begun in the 1980s that gives them a chance to learn about base missions and join events. KFYR-TV
- ➤ North Dakota airports recorded over a million boardings in 2025—a 6% rise that followed steep pandemic losses—as recovery continued with growing demand from residents, tourists, and businesses. Executive Director Kyle Wanner said the data signals strong travel returning. KFYR-TV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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