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Minot
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Minot Parks' Fun Zone celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday by offering free indoor fun for kids under 10 with bouncy castles and toys - the park is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon all winter. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Coleharbor farmer Brian Fransen, a fourth-generation barley grower, is featured in Budweiser’s Super Bowl commercial airing Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The brief clip spotlights North Dakota agriculture and the rich heritage of local farming. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Acro Stars Gymnastics in Ray received a $35,000 donation from Chevron for a new floor installed this fall to provide a safer training surface for athletes; the nonprofit supports youth from Ray, Tioga, Wildrose, Powers Lake, Stanley & Williston. Minot Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New owners Sabreena Deadmond, Justin Ronyak and Lars Wikstrom took over Ebeneezer’s Eatery & Irish Pub Monday; customers can expect no drastic changes as the team keeps the menu and staff while planning a second floor with an event space plus upgrades for busy days and Super Bowl festivities. KFYR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 164th Infantry Remembrance Association launched today to preserve and share North Dakota’s storied 164th Infantry Regiment through living history programs and educational events — the nonprofit invites locals to explore the regiment’s vital World War II legacy. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Health earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission for its stroke program after an October on-site review. The certification shows the hospital’s commitment to quality stroke care & timely emergency response. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot residents face dry winter skin due to indoor heating and cold outdoor air. Dermatologists recommend using mild cleansers and applying moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, lanolin or shea butter to damp skin — steps that help lock in moisture and protect against dryness. Minot Daily News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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