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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since last year, a program by Souris Valley United Way and Minot Automotive Company provides free vehicles to Minot families who work and have children under 18. The program gifted its fourth car on Wednesday and accepts applications through Community Action (Minot Area Homeless Coalition or Independence, Inc.). KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot Area Community Foundation has launched its Match Madness campaign to build local nonprofit endowments for its 25th anniversary — eligible organizations that raise $5,000 from outside donors between April 15 and May 16 will receive a dollar-for-dollar match into their endowment funds, and the first five donor advised funds will get a $5,000 match. Minot Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Minot police arrested 37-year-old Tyrome Darnelle West on Wednesday after a 35-year-old woman reported a domestic assault where he struck, strangled and restrained her while a juvenile was present — he now faces charges for domestic violence with serious bodily injury, felonious restraint and terrorizing. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ethan Wiley, a local photographer, has been posting a photo each day since January—he says the project helps him learn new skills and earn praise from his mentor and will help him book more sessions later this year. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Minot State University on April 11, twenty middle school students from western North Dakota took part in the state’s only local National Civics Bee sponsored by Minot Area Chamber EDC. Clara Zheng of Erik Ramstad Middle School earned first place, Ayden Heilman of Central Middle School placed second, and MacKayla Crosland of Williston Middle School Central Campus came in third while the top ten finishers will move on to the state competition on July 11 in Bismarck. Minot Daily News
- ➤ North Dakota senators passed an education budget on April 16th that sets up a conference to resolve differences in increasing per-pupil funding from its current rate of $11,072—proposing a 2% raise from the House and a 3% raise from the Senate. The budget also allocates $7.3 million for free meals, $3 million to help paraprofessionals become teachers, and $5.7 million for additional school support, with changes taking effect in July. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot crews have been cleaning city streets after winter and will begin residential sweeping on May 6 in the northeast quadrant—further work is set for the northwest on May 20, southwest on June 3, and southeast on June 17. Residents are asked to keep vehicles off the street and move garbage and recycling cans to the berm, and crews may progress early if a quadrant is completed ahead of schedule. City of Minot
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Larry Linrud, a 78-year-old Velva man with a long history in aviation, is near finishing restoration of a 1929 WACO airplane that once hauled mail and passengers—he will fly test it after a certified mechanic inspects it before offering it for sale. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jeremy Brandt was announced as the new head coach for Minot High boys basketball yesterday morning—he brings nearly 500 career wins from his time coaching at Beulah, Sherwood and Bottineau—and served as an assistant at Minot State since July 2023. KFYR-TV
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80's Pub Crawl
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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P:C Plays at Minot Public Library
6 p.m. — Minot Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance at the local library in Minot, ND.
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Syttende Mai Parade and Park Opening Day
12 p.m. — Scandinavian Heritage Park — Traditional lunch available — Celebrate Norway's Constitution Day with a parade and festivities in Minot.
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