Thursday, June 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Minot State University students won top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America’s National Leadership Conference in Dallas from May 31 to June 2, where over 890 students from nearly 150 schools competed in 38 business events. The 11-member team placed in the top ten in events such as Accounting, Business, and Technology — a win that highlights their dedication. Minot Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, smoky air conditions put Minot in the red and purple range on the air quality index, and environmental officials urged those with breathing issues to stay indoors. Visitors and locals said the thick smoke made outdoor visibility drop to 2 to 4 miles—causing a youth sports game to be postponed and construction crews to take breaks. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Civil Air Patrol units from the North Central Region are taking part in a disaster response exercise this week that simulates a North Dakota dam failure—FEMA is coordinating with 10 CAP wings from 7 states who will conduct aerial reconnaissance on roads, bridges, and levees—preparing for emergencies. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Medora Girls Golf Camp at Bully Pulpit offers a two-day summer program for young girls to learn golf skills and make new friends on a historic course—taught by skilled coaches—and enjoy team-building exercises. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Minot Honeybees begin their second season today with a road game against the Mankato Habaneros at 6:35 p.m. as head coach Craig Montvidas and returning players work to build team chemistry—the team will host their home opener on Saturday against La Crosse in a doubleheader starting at 5:05 p.m. at Corbett Field. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Mackley Morelli broke Minot High’s all-time scoring record+earned Senior Athlete of the Year while helping his team finish third at the state tournament this past winter. He was selected in the eighth round of the NAHL Draft by the Minotauros+played five regular season games and scored one goal. KFYR-TV
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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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