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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ San Haven State Hospital—a former tuberculosis sanitarium that later served people with developmental disabilities—has been demolished in the Turtle Mountains, ending a historic era in the community. KFYR-TV
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Despite the federal government shutdown this week, operations at Minot International Airport remain normal today with TSA, air traffic control, and Customs and Border Protection working as essential services—Airport Operations Manager Maria Romanick noted that while a taxiway repair was completed last week and a project for next year is already funded, an extended shutdown could affect future services. City of Minot
- ➤ Approximately 600 government civilians at Minot Air Force Base are furloughed because of the federal shutdown, according to Maj. Tom Barger. The base’s 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing are still working—however, a longer shutdown may hurt readiness and modernization. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Motorists on South Broadway saw a traffic change on Friday when northbound lanes closed for a culvert replacement—traffic shifted to head-to-head southbound while officials said the Highway 2 exit ramp to 83 and Broadway will reopen soon and crews will finish drainage upgrades next month. KFYR-TV
- ➤ The Puppy Dog Coulee project is replacing aging metal culverts around Dakota Square Mall to improve storm water flow; 322 of 456 concrete sections have been installed as of Oct. 3. City officials inspected the work on Sept. 30 and said the nearly $20 million project will finish in 2026—more work on sewers and curbs is planned to support efficient drainage. City of Minot
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On October 3rd, KFYR Under the Lights hosted Class AAA and AA sports events—showing local teams compete under bright lights. Fans witnessed a competitive night of play that added to the season's excitement. KFYR-TV
- ➤ KMOT aired a 9-man football game under the lights on October 3—featuring local teams in a competitive matchup that brought community fans together. KFYR-TV
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St. Olaf Orchestra Concert
7-9 p.m. — Ann Nicole Nelson Hall — Tickets available — Experience the rich sounds of a renowned collegiate orchestra during their Fall Tour.
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