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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Minot man Justin Marshall Rostad, 32, pleaded guilty to a Class A felony for distributing fentanyl that led to a drug overdose on April 9 — with 74 days of credit for time served — and was sentenced today to five years in state prison after a police investigation provided video evidence of the sale. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, played basketball for about 90 minutes at Minot State before his sold-out Sunday concert at the state fair and signed autographs with campus staff. Minot State presented him with the concert hat - his crew also received the jerseys and shirts they wore on stage. KFYR-TV
- ➤ At the State Fair this weekend, fair officials awarded three concession stands for outstanding food choices in the Food Frenzy Competition. Funky Flamingo from Florida—who has attended since the late 90s—claimed the Sugary Sensations title with its $12 caramel chocolate bacon dipped cheesecake, while Whip’d Up and Little Blue Elephant won awards for their Sunset Swirl and What The Hack Roll offerings. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Winners of the 2025 North Dakota State Parade have been announced after the parade held last Saturday in Minot with retired coach Randy Hedberg serving as grand marshal and a theme of Small Town Roots, Big Dakota Touchdowns. Awards will be given today — winners include Western Bank and Trust for the Grand Marshal Award, West Minot Church of God for the Flickertail Award, Mema’s Meats for the Heritage Award, Giscon LLC for the North Dakota State Fair Award, Dakota Truck and Farm/Harry’s Tire Service for the Pioneer Award, Budweiser Clydesdales for the Roughrider Award and others. Minot Daily News
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The council approved a preliminary 2026 budget with a $5.5 million tax hike that exceeds the state law cap, and a public hearing is scheduled for Sept 15 with final approval due by Oct 6 — meanwhile, City Manager Harold Stewart resigned effective Sept 19 as he moves to a similar role in Pasco. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot City Manager Harold Stewart announced Monday that he is leaving the city after accepting the City Manager position in Pasco, Washington; his last day will be September 19. He cited professional and personal reasons for his departure and praised the community's progress. KFYR-TV
- ➤ The Minot AFB Public Affairs Office released details Monday evening about an incident where a B-52 bomber did not receive notice of an inbound passenger plane—FAA statements supported the report. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The Air Force said it is looking into reports that a Delta flight had to take quick action to avoid a B-52 bomber as it landed at Minot International Airport Friday evening— the bomber later flew over the state fair during a ceremony celebrating Minot as a Great American Defense Community. 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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