Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During the July meeting, the Plum Valley League of Women Voters held a food drive that collected nonperishable items and delivered them along with a $255 donation to The Lord’s Cupboard—efforts aimed to support local residents in need. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Roosevelt Park Zoo’s four Amur tiger cubs born May 19 have been given names by members of the 69th Bomb Squadron and Booster Club at Minot Air Force Base, with Captains Avery Wilson, Daniel Hunt and Jimmy Weaver unveiling banners at the zoo’s celebration (International Tiger Day on July 29). Donations helped pick the names (Buffy and Afkai for the females and Brogan and Koshmar for the males) to honor a B-52 and local heroes while supporting conservation efforts. Minot Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Darian Doe Robinson, 54, pleaded guilty to delivering cocaine at North Central District Court on July 25 and was sentenced to three years in state prison—two identical counts were dismissed as part of his plea agreement. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The Ward County Sheriff’s Department stated on July 29 that online videos showed Luke Bryan being hit in the face by an object during his North Dakota State Fair concert on July 26—officials suspect the item was a foam stress ball and no criminal charges were filed. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the sold-out Jelly Roll concert in Minot last Sunday, security guard Tony Demaree moved a fan in a motorized chair closer to the stage so he could see the show better. He quit on the spot after his boss confronted him about breaking stage barrier protocols — videos of the encounter quickly went viral on TikTok. KFYR-TV
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot City Council member Rob Fuller, one of four candidates in the Aug. 5 mayoral race, said he will lower taxes and cut red tape to bring more people and jobs to a city that has lost residents. He will use his 20 years in banking and business—he said this includes changing economic programs and making sure city workers meet goals—to drive change in local government. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Minot Vistas fell 6 to 4 to West Fargo on July 29 in the Class AA state tournament opening round after rallying from early deficits. The team now faces elimination today at 1 p.m. against Jamestown—seven straight wins are needed to keep their season alive. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot Metros coach Craig Schmich said the team is headed to the state tournament in Casselton this weekend as the No. 3 seed from the West Region, aiming to win a game after past losses. He stressed that strong pitching and defense will be key as they prepare to face tough East Region opponents such as Kindred—each game will be played with intense focus. Minot Daily News
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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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