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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Minot Chamber Chorale will celebrate Scandinavian heritage in Minot with its event 'Norse Memories' and plans to share more details on timing and location soon. KFYR-TV
- ➤ David Barclay, a puppeteer who worked with Frank Oz’s team on the Yoda puppet in The Empire Strikes Back, is at iMagicon today in Minot—he will show a replica of the original Yoda at Athena Hall and welcomes fans to learn about his film career. Barclay also served as the main puppeteer for Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, marking his impressive long career in film. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Students and staff from Turtle Mountain Community High School shared ancient Ojibwe stories with Minot schools during a cultural event at the MSU Dome on Friday. The program taught lessons on history, medicine and living with nature—each legend was first told in Ojibwe then translated into English before a powwow grand entry took place at 7 p.m. KFYR-TV
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Governor Kelly Armstrong signed the 'Bell to Bell' law that requires all kindergarten through 12th-grade public schools to enforce a phone-free program before the start of the new school year in 2026 — some schools like Simle Middle School already use similar policies and the law allows flexibility for emergencies and IEP exemptions. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Minot began the nearly $20 million Puppy Dog Coulee project in Dakota Square—replacing nearly 1,600 feet of failing storm sewers with new box culverts around Dakota Square Mall. Crews will keep roadways open near 10th Street and 24th Avenue Southwest—completing substantial work by July 31st, 2026 and finishing all phases by October 2nd, 2026. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Darik Dissette (Mr. Basketball for 2023) signed with Minot State on Friday morning after spending two seasons at North Dakota State where he won a state championship in 2022 and became the program's all-time leading scorer. He now joins the Beavers, who reached the NSIC Tournament championship game and the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time. KFYR-TV
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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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