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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Flower Box will host the 27th Annual Caring Rose Week food drive from November 10th to 15th to help local food banks near Broadway and Burdick—residents who donate two cans can buy a dozen roses for $10. Owner Tammy Holen said the 14-year tradition has grown with repeat donors and strong community support. Minot Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Minot Police and Minot Public Schools are addressing threat reports at Minot North High School and increased police presence today after finding no active threat—counselors are on hand and disciplinary actions are in effect while classes continue as scheduled. KFYR-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Minot State University Department of Nursing was reaccredited for 10 years by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education after a successful self-study and on-site evaluation—confirming strong curriculum, faculty qualifications, and student outcomes. The accreditation, extended to Dec. 31, 2035, marks a significant milestone that bolsters MSU’s commitment to excellence in clinical training. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot High School Playmakers will present The Wizard of Oz musical from Thursday, Oct. 30 to Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Arvel Graving Theatre with doors opening at 7 p.m. and shows beginning at 7:30 p.m.—the production brings the classic tale to life for families. Minot Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eight North Dakotans from Burlington, Granville, and Towner vacationing in Jamaica took shelter Monday night at 9 p.m. after the airports in Kingston and Montego closed because of Hurricane Melissa — they were unable to leave the island as the storm approached. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ND Sober Ride announced it will offer discounted Lyft rides this Halloween — riders can use code VZHALLOWEEN25 for a $10 discount from Oct 31 through Nov 1, with the offer sponsored by AAA-The Auto Club Group. Minot Daily News
- ➤ U.S. Sen. John Hoeven commended the North Dakota Industrial Commission for approving $45.1 million to support enhanced oil recovery in the Bakken as part of his Crack the Code 2.0 initiative aimed at partnering the oil and coal industries. The state funding, together with a planned federal contribution of up to $50 million and $76 million in private investment, brings total project financing to about $171 million — building on 18 months of research by the Energy and Environmental Research Center. Minot Daily News
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Dashing Through The Snow 5K Run
12-2 p.m. — Minot — Registration required — Experience a festive 5K run and family fun walk amidst holiday cheer.
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Magic City Turkey Trot
9 a.m. — Dakota Bark Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a festive fun run or walk to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations.
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