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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot opened its 7,300 square foot African Plains Building on World Giraffe Day, June 21, to offer enriched indoor care for its giraffes during North Dakota winters. Earlier in the spring, the zoo welcomed four critically endangered Amur tiger cubs born on May 19 and will debut them on July 29 — it also released a new children’s book about tiger cub Zoya to support its conservation efforts. Northern Sentry
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Zach and Asher Lutz have opened Second Snaps at 110 1st St SE Lower East Suite—taking over after Grow With Me closed when its owner retired. The store sells pre-loved children’s items at affordable prices while donating unsold goods to the Delight & Co Diaper Pantry—helping busy families in Minot. Northern Sentry
- ➤ The MAGIC Fund Committee moved United Pulse Trading Inc.'s loan request forward on Thursday to the next stage for final approval by the Minot City Council, seeking a $269,231 forgivable loan to support a $12.75 million expansion of its Extrusion Center of Excellence in Minot. The project will add two gluten free pasta production lines and boost capacity from 4,000 to 20,000 metric tons by the end of 2026—addressing rising market demand. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Minot’s Scandinavian Heritage House holds two centuries of immigrant history and was once known as the Scott House; the building was moved after a 1969 flood and later restored (with local volunteers) for use as a museum. The free museum (open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday with limited hours on Sunday) displays artifacts including a 200-year-old grandfather clock from Berthold. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from North Plains and Dakota Elementary Schools wrapped up their first week of summer school with a walking field trip to the Bowling Center on Minot Air Force Base—where manager Mike and volunteers from the 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron helped keep the outing safe. The event offered a chance for fun and exercise while strengthening community ties. Northern Sentry
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Retired Air Force pilot Gary Lee, 93, visited Minot Air Force Base on June 14th to tour the modern B-52H—the aircraft he had not flown despite piloting earlier models during his Air Force career from 1955 to 1975—and he shared his memories of deployments and multiple roles. Northern Sentry
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot’s Hot Tots second baseman T.J. Stottlemyre is building his baseball career locally after growing up with stories from his father Todd, a two-time World Series champion with the Blue Jays, and his grandfather Mel, a former Yankee player and coach. T.J. has played in 18 games since his freshman year at Cal State Fullerton — registering eight RBIs and eight double plays as he adapts to a higher level of competition. KFYR-TV
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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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Arts in the Park: Minot City Band
4-8 p.m. — Oak Park — Free to attend — Enjoy a summer evening filled with classic tunes under the beautiful oak trees.
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North Dakota State Fair
All day — North Dakota State Fair Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience nine thrilling days of entertainment and grandstand performances.
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NDSF Run the Route 5K
8:45-10:00 a.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Registration required — Kick off the North Dakota State Fair with a fun run along the parade route.
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Arts in the Park: 188th Army Band Concert
7-9 p.m. — Oak Park — Free entry — Experience a timeless summer tradition with live music under the oaks in Minot.
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Demolition Derby Showdown
7-9 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Ticket included with Grandstand Showpass — Experience the adrenaline of cars colliding in a battle for the ultimate title.
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North Dakota State Fair - Sawyer Brown Concert
6-9 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Grandstand — Ticket on sale March 1 — Celebrate 40 years of Sawyer Brown with lively performances of their classic hits.
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Limp Bizkit Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Limp Bizkit live.
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North Dakota State Fair Parade
9:15 a.m. — North Dakota State Fair Grounds Red Lot Campground — Free entry — Don’t miss the largest parade in North Dakota as it winds its way to the Fairgrounds.
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