Monday, July 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a burst fire suppression main on Friday evening caused water and mud to flood key areas, the Minot Family YMCA closed until further notice. The facility is working with Servpro—cleanup is underway as programs are canceled or moved to alternate locations. Minot Daily News
- ➤ State funding for homelessness programs got a boost this year after the Legislature resolved an error in the governor's veto, and Men’s Winter Refuge in Minot received $25,000 plus the overall allocation rose from $2.5 million to $10 million this biennium. Revised federal grant processes now will ease administrative burdens, though providers reported that requests still exceeded available funds. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Downtown Minot hosted its annual North Dakota State Parade on Saturday with about 200 entries, featuring civic groups, local businesses & first responders and community organizations along with the debut of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Organized by the North Dakota State Fair Parade Committee, the event celebrated community pride and state heritage. Minot Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At the state fair, a concertgoer captured video showing two planes around the time a near miss occurred above Minot. KFYR-TV
- ➤ A Delta flight from MSP to MOT took evasive action Saturday night to avoid a collision with a B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base — it safely landed after circling the airport several times. KFYR-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After a health diagnosis prompted a change, a local resident started a pick-your-own produce farm that is now flourishing+ visitors enjoy picking fresh fruits and vegetables while learning about the farm's unique beginning. KFYR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota State Fair announced winners for the 2025 Food Frenzy Competition held on Friday. The contest featured creative dishes like Top Concessions’ “Sunset Swirl” pineapple float and other crowd-pleasers — fairgoers can sample the winners on the fairgrounds. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The 2025 Arikara Celebration took place in White Shield from July 11 to 13—featuring traditional dancers and special events for veterans such as Vietnam veteran Austin Gillette—bringing local community members together in a rich cultural display. Minot Daily News
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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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