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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A New Town man, 30-year-old Chozey J. Morsette, was charged for setting a basket of clothes on fire in an apartment in southeast Minot on Monday, Aug. 25—police said he fled before responders arrived—and he was arrested at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday on six counts of endangerment by fire with a preliminary hearing set for Oct. 2 at 11:30 a.m. Minot Daily News
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota’s oil production increased by 3.49% in June to 34.5 million barrels at 1.15 million barrels per day, mostly from Bakken and Three Forks formations — natural gas output also rose to 3.4 billion cubic feet per day while rig counts dropped from 32 to 29 and Fort Berthold oil production saw an 8% increase to 161,167 barrels with two rigs. The report from the Department of Mineral Resources shows steady gains in energy output as production numbers are released two months behind. Minot Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Minot State University reported a 15% increase in day-one freshmen with 415 new students stepping on campus Tuesday — the largest class in 14 years. The school also saw a 4% rise in transfers, a nearly 9% boost in Canadian students, and a 4.4% increase from Ward County, with first-day enrollment totaling 2,627 students to be finalized by the fourth week. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot residents attended a town hall on Aug 26 to learn about the Sentinel missile replacement project that will swap out old silos for new ones built to modern safety standards. Air Force officials answered questions about local concerns—such as flooding and health studies—and said work might continue until the 2040s. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alzheimer’s Association will offer two free virtual presentations in September—'The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively' on Sept. 10 from noon-1 p.m. and '10 Warning Signs' on Sept. 11 from noon-1 p.m.—to help caregivers learn ways to reduce stress and spot early signs of dementia. Readers can register by contacting the Association. Minot Daily News
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Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar
September 7th – October 6th — Magic City Sweets Ice Cream & Gourmet Sandwiches — Check out the coolest build your own hard scoop ice cream experience downtown with retro arcade games!
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Bjøro Håland Concert
3-5 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Get Tickets — Celebrate the return of Norwegian country music legend Bjøro Håland for his 36th performance at Høstfest.
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Norsk Høstfest Cultural Festival
9:00 – 10:30 AM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Tickets available — Experience the rich heritage of Scandinavia through food, music, and artisan crafts.
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Norsk Høstfest
9:00 – 10:30 AM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Admission fee may apply — Experience a vibrant celebration of Scandinavian culture with entertainment, cuisine, and artisan crafts.
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