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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota native Klay Frappier won tonight's Jeopardy! match earning over $20,000 + he will return on June 30 to defend his title. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Minot Public Schools is considering selling three unused properties — Bell Elementary, the former Jefferson Elementary, and Idlewild land — and relocating the Souris River Campus from the Burdick Job Corps property to the former McKinley Elementary building. The board said bidding discussions for the properties and move will begin in August and September. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota legislature is weighing options on the attorney general's precedential opinion on the governor's veto power. Lawmakers plan to review how the opinion may guide future veto decisions. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Absentee ballots for Minot's special mayoral election are now available for voters to obtain by submitting a signed application at the Ward County Auditor’s office. Voters must have their ballots received by 7 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the Ward County Administration Building—polling on election day will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in room 201 at the Municipal Auditorium. KFYR-TV
- ➤ The City of Minot ended its neighborhood meeting series on Thursday in the Municipal Court room when Police Commander Jason Sundbakken explained the storm shelter is opened during tornado warnings amid recent severe weather. He also noted the shelter, which can hold (100–200) people, and the city’s 20 sirens help keep residents safe during emergencies. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Minot Hot Tots and Honeybees have partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota to launch their Strike Out the Stigma campaign to support mental health and raise funds for suicide prevention. For each strike thrown at home games, $50 will be donated to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention as the campaign runs through July. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot State Beavers have named junior forward Colby Joseph as assistant captain for the 2025-26 hockey season, and coach Wyatt Waselenchuk praised his skill and leadership on and off the ice. He brings experience from two seasons with the Minot Minotauros and a strong record in the classroom as he prepares to help lead the team toward another national title. Minot Daily News
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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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