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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 State Fair ended July 26 with 356,552 attendees—4.12% more than last year and just beating the previous record from 2023. The event featured a sold-out Jelly Roll performance, high-energy concerts, rodeo events, and a record-setting 5K while planning has already begun for the 2026 fair. Minot Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Minot's Ackerman-Esvold added two new employees and certified an asbestos inspector as Tony Benham rejoined as a full-time senior designer and Jayden Groninger joined as a construction specialist and testing technician. Benham, with over 36 years of experience, will use CAD design for land development in North Dakota+Idaho while Sam Paszek now performs asbestos inspections on renovations and demolitions. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Minot artist Judy Bell has spent ten years restoring 12 religious paintings by Berthold von Imhoff after receiving a call from an 82-year-old man in Colorado who found the damaged works after a fire. Eleven paintings will be featured at an art show called The Art of Restoration at the Taube Museum of Art from Aug 1 to Sept 4 (an artist reception is set for Aug 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.). Minot Daily News
- ➤ Dr. Frank Ward of Cornerstone Baptist Church will deliver revival sermons at Minot Baptist Church from Aug. 3 through Aug. 6, with Aug. 3 services at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Aug. 4–6 services at 7 p.m.—all at 500 46th Ave. NE. Minot Daily News
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minot City Council approved a preliminary 2026 budget that shows a 23% property tax increase to a $29.5 million levy—this increase comes from using a 2024 base and including flood control debt under a new state law. Council member Mike Blessum said he will propose cuts to bring the levy closer to the intended 3% cap, with a budget message on Aug. 18 and public hearings on Sept. 15. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot mayoral candidate Josiah Roise promises a constitutional government with less enforcement of laws he views as overstepping personal liberties, and he is running in the Aug. 5 election. He will hold rallies Tuesday and Wednesday at Oak Park Theater and the amphitheater — where a documentary featuring Richard Mack will be shown — to highlight his pledge to reduce government overreach. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Robert Guttormson joined CHI St. Alexius Health General Surgery Clinic in Bismarck and CHI St. Alexius Health Minot Medical Plaza; the Minot native earned his medical degree at UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences and brings over 15 years of surgical experience. He practices with a focus on giving patients clear choices in their care — a shift in modern medicine. Minot Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ CENTURY 21 Morrison Realty has been named the recipient of the 2025 Art Bartlett 2100 Cup Award for its strong real estate performance and community support in Minot—broker-owner Tricia Schlosser said the firm raised over $29,000 last year for local nonprofits. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local racer Tooley defied tough odds to keep racing and show his love for the sport—his determination inspires many in the community. KFYR-TV
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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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