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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi truck rolled over in the westbound lane of the 2/52 bypass near Menards on Wednesday, blocking lanes and prompting law enforcement and fire to direct traffic as crews worked to clear the scene—motorists are advised to use alternate routes. KFYR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jenni Babcock, a survivor of a 2023 Christmas Eve shooting, criticized a plea deal for the man charged with killing her boyfriend, Nicholas Van Pelt—she said the deal fails to bring justice to Minot. KFYR-TV
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roosevelt Park will close for the season on Sept. 8 due to flood control work—pickleball courts and the park entrance will not be open to the public. The closure helps crews finish building levees and flood walls—ensuring work is completed before winter. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot City Council met and discussed two proposals for using sales tax dollars for public safety—one to raise funds with a new half-cent sales tax and another to shift funds from the first penny. Mayor Mark Jantzer urged citizens to speak up at the public hearing on Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. as the council plans to pass a final budget in early October. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot’s first deputy police chief, Dale Plessas, was sworn in at City Hall on Sept. 3 in a ceremony led by interim City Manager Tom Joyce—Minot Mayor Mark Jantzer praised his 24 years of service and noted his roles as captain and interim police chief. Plessas, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, said he would work hard to serve the community and uphold the department’s values. Minot Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota State University Extension horticulturist advises that fall is the best season to improve lawns—roots grow strongest now and homeowners should use slow-release fertilizer with over 20% nitrogen. Homeowners may sow grass or lay sod by mid-September to help their lawns get established before winter. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot soccer junior defender Nolan Schmidt has scored five goals in six matches—he also plays basketball for Our Redeemer’s. KFYR-TV
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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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Midwest MonsterCon 2025
Oct 3-4 — Minot Municipal Auditorium — $10 — Experience the ultimate horror convention with spooky panels, unique vendors, and eerie fun.
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Dakota Flea Market
8 AM – 4 PM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Entry fee may apply — Discover over 200 vendor tables filled with antiques, crafts, collectibles, and more.
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