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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tigirlily Gold debuted its new North Dakota anthem—'Call it Home'—at ND Country Fest. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Citizens Alley offered a new location—designed with art in mind—for downtown Arts in the City held on Thursday by the Minot Area Council of the Arts. The venue will host the next event on Aug. 7—featuring The Sound of Independence and a grand opening. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Minot will officially swear in Michael Frye as the new police chief on Monday at 4:30 p.m. in Minot City Hall council chambers at 10 3rd Ave. SW, and the public is invited to attend the ceremony or watch it livestreamed on the city’s social media channels. Frye brings more than two decades of law enforcement experience from his work in Minneapolis and Bismarck State College. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Seventy years ago today, about 200 people and local leaders gathered north of Minot to break ground for what would become Minot Air Force Base—Brig. Gen. James Guthrie called it North Dakota’s first big military base while Col. Thomas Hayes Jr. said construction bids would be asked for in August after the U.S. House Appropriations Committee backed over $6.2 million for the project. This milestone marked the start of a base now hosting nuclear-capable bombers and missiles. Minot Daily News
- ➤ At Minot Air Force Base on Wednesday, Gen. Anthony Cotton presented the 2024 Omaha Trophy to the 91st Missile Wing for exceptional support of U.S. Strategic Command (the trophy is the highest civilian honor) and marked a milestone in nuclear enterprise excellence (recognition for top-performing units). Minot Daily News
- ➤ The Minot Fire Department held a celebration Thursday for Capt. Chris Aberle as he retired after more than 28 years of service—he began his career in 1996, became a firefighter in 1999, and led as captain since 2015. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Vistas scored 16 runs in the first inning to win 19–0 over the Twins and then beat the Cubs 13–4. Today, the team will play at 2:30 p.m. against Swift Current and at 7 p.m. against Mandan at Corbett Field to clinch their spot in the championship game on Sunday. Minot Daily News
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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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