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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Minot Air Force Base will open its Outdoor Pool on Tuesday, June 3 to offer free swimming for base members and dependents, with lap lanes and a kid area, operating on weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — the pool will follow strict safety protocols with certified lifeguards and regular water quality tests — as temperatures warm up this summer. Northern Sentry
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota’s Attorney General website lists 13 cold cases, including the Anita Knutson case from Minot mentioned in a recent Grand Forks trial and the unsolved 1991 homicide of businessman Joseph Anderson from Jamestown. Local law enforcement continues to pursue these cases using all available resources (Anderson’s brother has offered a $10,000 reward) (the state’s cold case unit reviews cases when new evidence emerges). Northern Sentry
- ➤ Delon Davis was found guilty on all four counts—murder, tampering with evidence, unlawful possession of a firearm and giving false information—after trial testimony linked him to the April 3 killing of Mark Ramon McMillan Jr. in downtown Minot, and Judge Douglas Mattson will schedule sentencing following a pre-sentence investigation. Minot Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 14th, Minot Public Schools and the Minot AFB Spouses Club honored 65 military-affiliated high school seniors with purple cords and certificates at ceremonies held at Minot North High School and Minot High School. Colonel Ottinger and Alyssa Kelly spoke to the students—highlighting their resilient journeys as military families—to mark their special achievements. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Minot North High School ended its first year as teachers, administrators, and students overcame challenges such as unfinished construction and technology issues. Teacher Crystal Michels and Administrator Lynn Nord built new traditions and resolved problems like dimming gym lights on homecoming night — while freshman Memphis Lynch noted that the welcoming campus and many activities set a promising tone for the future — laying a strong foundation for the school. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Public charter schools will join the state education system under a new law set to take effect on August 1st (the bill passed last month). The schools will receive public funding, gain flexibility in curriculum, and must meet state academic and graduation standards. Northern Sentry
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Langan will deliver the Memorial Day address at Rosehill Memorial Park’s Veterans Section on Monday at 10:30 a.m.—Mike Harnist will serve as master of ceremonies as local veterans and organizations lead a program that includes motorcycle and color advancements and a rifle salute. Minot Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A travel writer reviews the 2025 North Dakota Travel Guide and shares five attractions to explore this summer—these include a riverboat cruise from Bismarck, a lakeside resort in Ray, Williston Water World opening July 15, sites in Jamestown, and a stay at Lone Butte Ranch near the Badlands. Northern Sentry
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot North high school athletes achieved big wins this week as junior McKinnley Kragh cleared 10 feet, 9 inches for second at the track regionals, Zoe Bahr won a JV singles tournament, the varsity softball team defeated Turtle Mountain with a 15—0 score, and the boys golf team won in Mandan with Walter Langhans earning medalist honors. Northern Sentry
- ➤ The Hot Tots announced that single game tickets for the 2025 season are on sale and released a promotional schedule for summer ball at Corbett Field — featuring family-friendly events like Kids TV Takeover, fishing-themed Lip Rippers Night, and a murder mystery event — and fans are urged to purchase tickets early. Northern Sentry
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