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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After several days of rain, businesses along Central Avenue face delays in the road construction project—Flower Central owner Niki Brose said crews pumped out standing water after Monday night's rain and now expect a roughly four-day pause on installing the new storm drain. KFYR-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Minot native, John Landsiedel, who worked as a wildlife biologist in Alaska, died Friday, July 25 when the plane he piloted crashed at Dillingham airport— the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. KFYR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At a North Dakota State Fair concert on Saturday, Luke Bryan was hit in the face by a stress ball thrown during his performance — Ward County Sheriff’s Office officials said incidents of thrown objects have increased — which could make future performers wary of the event. KFYR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local singers in Minot are preparing to take part in an international contest they call a once in a lifetime opportunity—aiming to showcase their talent abroad. They are practicing daily and will perform in the competition soon. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base participated in the Bully Vigilance 25-1 exercise from July 9 to 17 to test combat readiness with simulated convoy operations and tactical challenges. The training improved communication and decision-making under pressure—staff praised the realistic scenarios for boosting mission readiness. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot's proposed 2026 city budget is set at $211 million and cuts overall spending by 6.4% but increases the property tax levy by $5.5 million—raising concerns it might exceed the state's new 3% cap. A council member questioned the tax increase's legality at a recent meeting, and a public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 15 with a final budget due Oct. 6. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Mayoral candidate Paul Pitner, a local business owner and former city council member, said he will continue his economic development work and tackle the housing shortage if elected. He will run against council members Mark Jantzer, Rob Fuller, and Josiah Roise on Aug. 5 — emphasizing his independent run without donations — to help shape a stronger future for Minot. Minot Daily News
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