Friday, July 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Citizens Alley in Minot hosted the ‘Thursdays Downtown’ event—community members gathered to enjoy a local downtown celebration that promotes neighborhood engagement. Organizers said the event supports efforts to revitalize downtown life. KFYR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 46th annual Norsk Høstfest will take place Sept. 24-27 and organizers are seeking hundreds of volunteers to help with tasks like scanning tickets, assisting in the Scandi Kitchen, setting up, and selling tickets. Volunteers will earn free daily admission, a t-shirt, a pizza coupon, and concert ticket discounts—sign up now to secure preferred shifts. Northern Sentry
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality said it is monitoring Canadian wildfires as forecasted weather will bring smoke into the state in the coming days which may lower air quality. The agency advises people—especially those with respiratory issues—to limit outdoor activities and check air quality updates as conditions change. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Monday’s council meeting, Minot City Council voted 4-2 to have staff draft a local preference bidding policy — which would let local companies match nonlocal bids — while also reviewing a consultant’s study on airport roadway improvements to ease traffic flow. The council also debated charitable gaming rules but took no action to change local requirements. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot Area Chamber EDC announced that Keli Rosselli-Sullivan completed a rigorous Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program — offered by the ACCE Foundation and IEDC — making her one of just over 150 professionals to earn the certificate. She now uses her enhanced skills to support local workforce initiatives and improve childcare policies on the City Council’s committee. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Minot City Council member Paul Pitner, who served for seven years, said he is running for mayor to relax housing rules and boost new development — a plan he believes will help lower housing costs and keep young adults in the city. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Gov. Kelly Armstrong and state agency leaders visited the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in Belcourt Thursday to strengthen state-tribal partnerships and set shared priorities on health care, education, workforce, public safety, and wildfire support. The meeting was part of his plan to visit all five tribal nations and to listen to local needs (a step toward more actionable solutions). Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot AFB hosted its first Combat Ammunition Production Exercise from June 22nd to 27th to test Airmen’s ability to mass-produce conventional munitions in a simulated wartime scenario. About 248 personnel from bases including Beale, Kirtland, Malmstrom and Vandenberg worked through long shifts and produced over 1,200 assets for a net explosive weight of more than 350,000 pounds — a new record that showed the base's readiness — highlighting its key role in meeting combat demands. Northern Sentry
- ➤ The U.S. is appealing a federal judge's ruling that awarded $28 million in damages to North Dakota—an award given for the federal government's response to Dakota Access Pipeline protests. KFYR-TV
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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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Black Stone Cherry Concert
6-8 p.m. — The Original — Ticket prices vary — Kentucky rockers Black Stone Cherry bring their new album to life with a powerful performance.
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