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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veteran groups and mental health services hosted a Recovery Month open house event in Minot on Monday that invited residents to try creative activities; the free event ran from 3 p.m. — 7 p.m. KFYR-TV
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management announced it raised over $38 million from an oil and gas lease sale that included 23 parcels in North Dakota and Montana—totaling 7,604.47 acres; the strong receipts outpaced the previous quarter's national energy and timber totals and are set to boost future leasing and drilling activity. Minot Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Minot State and the police department launched a tuition payment apprenticeship program that places college students as Community Service Officers so they gain real work experience while helping to fill 15 open officer positions. The program covers tuition, fees and books for up to two years and requires students to work 20 hours a week — an effort approved in May to ease the department’s staffing shortage. KFYR-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Sept 14, tornadoes struck central North Dakota, causing severe damage in Sheridan County by wrecking a mobile home and damaging nearby property. The National Weather Service received 19 reports and noted funnel clouds near Minot Air Force Base, and local groups provided help + the American Red Cross extended assistance. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 15, the City Council heard from residents on the 2026 preliminary budget that reduced the sales tax levy from $29.5 million to $24.33 million and debated shifting funds from economic development to property tax relief—public input stressed the need for stable funding. The council also named two city employees among three finalists for the next city manager and will continue these discussions on Oct. 6. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ North Dakota Health and Human Services and Providence House Minot celebrated the expansion of a residential addiction treatment program for pregnant and parenting women with an open house held Monday, Sept. 15 at 423 Main St. S. The new program, launched Sept. 1, offers a 32-day inpatient treatment that lets children under five stay with their mothers while they build recovery skills in a supportive setting—program leaders encouraged community support to reduce stigma. Minot Daily News
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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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