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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the North Dakota State Fair opened in Minot at the Fairgrounds for its 60th anniversary and will run until July 26. Visitors can enjoy exhibits — carnival rides, food, and live shows — at the event. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot’s second annual Lend-A-Paw 5K Color Run will take place at Oak Park on August 9, starting at 9:30 a.m. with a vendor festival and followed by a color run at 10:30 a.m. that celebrates mental health awareness & honors service animals while offering fundraising opportunities through personal donation pages. Northern Sentry
- ➤ A well-known leaning barn on Highway 83 near Minot AFB collapsed last week—its fall ending a symbol that many locals and Technical Sergeant Dorian Garland saw as a mark of strength during tough times. Garland noted the barn helped him cope as he prepares for orders to South Korea. Northern Sentry
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The State Supreme Court upheld Kamauri Kennedy's conviction for the 2021 killing of Domonique Kelley in Minot, rejecting his appeal that cited evidence errors and prosecutorial tactics — Kennedy will remain in prison serving life without parole. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families near Minot Air Force Base have several PreK options available including Head Start, PreK at Glenburn Public School, and a Special Education program through Minot Public Schools. Head Start offers classrooms with 14 to 17 spots and runs Monday through Thursday while Glenburn is full and now uses a waitlist for next school year. Northern Sentry
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot's special mayoral election is coming soon and a new rule requires absentee ballots be delivered in person by 7 p.m. on Election Day with Ward County ballots due by 7 p.m. on Aug.5 — postmarked ballots will not be accepted. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot City Manager Harold Stewart said the new state law capping property tax increases to 3% has forced local government to cut positions, training, travel, projects and equipment—raising concerns over a downgraded fire rating as funds to match a grant fall short. The school district and county are also reviewing their budgets as lawmakers are urged to consider these impacts in upcoming sessions. Minot Daily News
- ➤ U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, airmen and support equipment from Minot deployed to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam on July 8 to support joint training exercises with international partners—this move reinforced strategic deterrence and bolstered defense integration in the Indo-Pacific region. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Motorists on East Burdick Expressway by the fairgrounds now face a speed limit drop from 30 mph to 25 mph—temporary signs were installed for the state fair and the lower speed will remain until it ends. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot Air Force Base’s 91st Missile Wing earned the Omaha Trophy for excellence when General Anthony Cotton recognized the unit on July 9 for their work with intercontinental ballistic missiles, strategic bombers, and ballistic missile submarines — his final Omaha Trophy presentation. The award highlights the unit’s strong readiness and performance in supporting national security. Northern Sentry
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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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Hot Tots Movie Night
9:30-11:00 p.m. — Corbett Field — Free entry — Enjoy a classic baseball movie under the stars as summer comes to a close.
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