Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Minot PD welcomed Freya the Comfort K9 as a new team member to help ease stress during calls—officials said she quickly became part of the department family. KFYR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Minot woman, Felicia N. Ramos (26), was arrested Saturday at 11:19 a.m. when officers responded to a domestic disturbance in southeast Minot and found she attempted a stabbing that forced the victim to disarm her and suffer minor injuries, and she was charged with terrorizing (a Class C felony) and domestic violence-bodily injury (a Class A misdemeanor) after her initial court appearance Monday. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Minot author Barb Solberg will join the National Book Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Washington and take part in readings at local libraries as part of the Great Reads program—featuring her historical fiction What We Leave Behind and RubyAnn Stiegelmeier’s children’s book Sir Rupert and the Battle of the Squirrels. The North Dakota State Library’s Center for the Book selected these titles to highlight the state’s literature. Minot Daily News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A member of MHA Nation graduated from Princeton University, completing his degree + the event marks a key academic milestone. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot residents brought in 18,514 pounds of e‑waste, 13,340 pounds of latex paint, and 7,800 pounds of oil‑based paint at the spring hazardous waste collection—showing a strong effort to clear garages and sheds of unwanted chemicals and items. Organizers said they will dispose of the materials safely to protect the environment. City of Minot
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Bottineau woman, Lois Schaefer, was elected president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary during the convention in Bismarck from May 29—June 1. In her new role, she will raise funds for Service Dogs for America and use her 'We Can Do It!' theme—while Minot native Sharol Paulson was honored as 'The Legend' for her longtime service. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot’s 16th Street Southwest is closed for reconstruction that will improve the road surface, add left turn lanes and new traffic signals, as City Engineer Lance Meyer announced at a meeting held at Minot High School (next to the work area). The section at Burdick Expressway will reopen in early to mid-July, and work on 16th Street will continue until Oct. 4 with more improvements planned for 2028. Minot Daily News
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Free Community Car Seat Checks
10 AM – 1 PM — Trinity Health - Medical Arts — Free — Get your car seat checked for safety and ensure your child's security on the road.
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Madison Night Mares vs. Minot Honeybees
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Corbett Field — Ticket prices vary — Exciting live baseball action as the Madison Night Mares take on the Minot Honeybees.
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Minot Hot Tots vs Bismarck Larks
5:05-6:35 p.m. — Corbett Field — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup while supporting a charitable cause.
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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
Have fun improving your game — Tue, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 10 — Minot Family YMCA — $97 observing coach fee — Enjoy a high-intensity youth basketball camp focusing on skill development and confidence building.
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