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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local food pantry volunteers met Thursday at The Lord’s Cupboard with representatives from Great Plains Food Bank and Souris Basin Planning Council to share ideas for an AmeriCorps VISTA program that will help pantries facing volunteer shortages and lower donations. SBPC is gathering input for a statewide initiative — the program, costing about $40,000 a year, will improve volunteer coordination and outreach — with plans to hire a VISTA member once final details are set. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences said it bred three dire wolf pups using gene editing that restored key traits from ancient DNA+ it held talks with MHA Nation leadership including Chairman Mark Fox about the cultural significance of the animals as it explored the tribe's potential role in the de-extinction project. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A free five-week Active Parenting class will start April 24 and will meet online from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays through May 22—this interactive program, sponsored by the NDSU Extension Service and Parent & Family Resource Center, Region 2, will teach positive discipline and communication techniques for parents of children ages 5-12—those wishing to register should contact the NDSU Extension Service-Ward County. Minot Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot has received about 1¼ inches of moisture since the start of the year—one inch less than last year—and local farmers are planning to adjust their practices as planting season nears. Desiree Carlson from Esther’s Acres said rotating animals every two days and reducing the sheep flock may help improve pasture quality. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers voted to block the Game and Fish department from imposing new baiting restrictions— the bill now heads to the governor’s desk for review. KFYR-TV
- ➤ The Ward County Commission is meeting at the county administration building to discuss paving County Road 14 to the Mountrail County line, Rice Lake lot sales, opioid treatment in jail and the schedule for the 2026 budget development — the meeting is open to the public. Minot Daily News
- ➤ At a meeting in Bismarck, the North Dakota State Water Commission approved $34.3 million in cost-share support for 23 water projects, including $1.31 million for improvements at the Snake Creek Pumping Plant and $153,750 for Ward County dam work. The commission also approved a $41 million loan from the Bank of North Dakota at 2% interest for Minot’s second flood protection project in Roosevelt Park—repayment will come from city sales tax collections. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Acting mayor Mark Jantzer announced Friday he is running for mayor in the upcoming special election prompted by enough petition signatures + he was appointed after Tom Ross resigned on April 1. The Minot City Council will set the special election date at its April 21 meeting + Jantzer said his service on the council since 2008 gives him the steady leadership needed to complete the vacant term. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Former Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma said Friday he would not run in the special election and endorsed acting Mayor Mark Jantzer—city officials confirmed enough citizen signatures were collected to force the election following Mayor Tom Ross’s resignation amid an investigation. KFYR-TV
- ➤ The Economic Development Plan Review Committee in Minot supported keeping the Renaissance Zone and tax exemptions on new construction as they worked through recommendations Friday. Members also discussed using sales tax dollars for economic development and making changes to help the city compete with others. Minot Daily News
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8 PM - 1 AM — The Spot — $10 — Dress up in your favorite 80s attire for a nostalgic night of fun and goodie prizes for the first 48 check-ins!
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35th Annual Spring Honor Dance and Powwow Celebration
5-9 p.m. — Minot State University — Free entry — Celebrate Native American culture with dance, educational programs, and a community powwow.
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Race Day at Nodak Speedway
7-9 p.m. — Nodak Speedway — Tickets available — Experience the thrill of North Dakota’s fastest cars and top-notch dirt track racing.
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2025 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference
April 28-30 — State Fair Center — Conference rates starting at $94 — A three-day event to enhance North Dakota's tourism through networking and education.
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The Donny Dahl Band Live
9:30 PM – 3:30 AM — The Original — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable night with the Donny Dahl Band and some of the greatest live music.
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Race Day at Nodak Speedway
2-4 p.m. — Nodak Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-speed thrills at North Dakota's top dirt track racing event.
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Festival of Fools
8 p.m. — The Spot — $10 – $20 — Enjoy a night filled with silly comedy and live performances from local talent.
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Mother’s Day Celebration at the Zoo
4 AM – 1 PM — Roosevelt Park Zoo — Moms free with child admission — Celebrate Mother's Day with a fun day at the zoo!
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