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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Minot High FBLA is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive from September 15 to 20 to collect new and gently used winter apparel such as coats, gloves, hats and scarves for families in need. Donations can be dropped off at several local sites and a free shopping-style event will let families choose winter gear—ensuring help for those facing cold weather. Northern Sentry
- ➤ On Thursday, about a dozen Minot residents marched 11 miles in a patriotic ruck hosted by the YMCA to honor the sacrifices of 9/11—Air Force veteran Chris Greek and fourth grader Mallory Gray recalled how that day changed their lives over 24 years ago. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot Park District will host its free annual Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 10-11 with food trucks and thousands of carved pumpkins lighting the trail, while JLG Architects sponsors the event and organizers aim to reach 2000 pumpkins through pledges with parking available at Dakota Bark Park. Minot Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Badlands Gaming—Minot's new card shop—opened inside Dakota Square Mall, with owner Joey Schilling saying the store will host a Warhammer 40K tournament on September 20 and plan regular Magic: The Gathering events and trading nights to bring the local card community together. Northern Sentry
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Minot has advanced to public voting for a Levitt Foundation grant of up to $120K to fund 10 free outdoor concerts downtown from 2026 to 2028—voters can support the proposal between September 5 and September 15, as community partners back the music series. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Minot State University will host NOTSTOCK from Sept. 18-20 as its signature arts event that invites the community to join live performances, printmaking workshops, ceramic demos and storytelling sessions—all free to the public. Minot Daily News
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The statewide nonresident waterfowl license was removed for 2025 so that hunters must choose to hunt in one or two of six new zones during two separate seven-day periods — a change designed to spread out hunting pressure evenly — and all waterfowl hunters now must buy a $5 electronic stamp that funds habitat improvement and youth hunting programs. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lopez twins, Jose and Rafael from the Lopez Gym north of Minot, will make their pro boxing debuts on October 25th at the Minot Auditorium — promoted by North Dakota native Virgil Hill. Their coach took them to Toronto for high-level sparring while the twins, who graduated high school last spring, trained hard for this upcoming event. Northern Sentry
- ➤ The U.S. Men’s National Sled Hockey Team holds tryouts in Minot as over 30 players compete for 17 roster spots under head coach David Hoff — the tryouts include morning practices and afternoon scrimmages at Maysa Arena through Saturday — as the team readies for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Italy. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot North sports teams had strong performances last week. The girls swim team finished second overall with 331 points at the Capital City Invite, the girls golf team earned runner-up finishes at two events with Emersyn winning first at Vardon, the boys tennis team lost both matches, the football team won 28-7 over Fargo South, and the volleyball squad split contests with a 2-1 win and a 0-3 loss. Northern Sentry
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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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