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Minot
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sue Mason found a quilt with Minot AFB patches at a Goodwill store in Arizona and has contacted the Northern Sentry for help identifying its owner—anyone with details is encouraged to share information via Facebook. Northern Sentry
- ➤ The local phone book is a handy resource featuring school and military contact info and emergency planning tips (including details on a shelter at Edison School) that residents are using to update records and prepare for emergencies. Northern Sentry
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced a Native American Small Business Support Program that offers awards from $10,000 to $600,000 for eligible businesses operating in state. Applications must be emailed by Jan. 13 and funds must be used by June 30, 2027. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Minot AFB, residents begin their early Christmas celebrations on Nov. 1 by setting up lights and outdoor decor to beat the winter chill. Many say the tradition brings warmth during dark months, uniting families + military members alike. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Today, the Minot Community Concert Band performed a free Winter Concert at Minot North's Auditorium under the guidance of conductors Tim and Christine Baumann. The program showcased various musical styles — from lively marches to festive medleys — engaging audiences of all ages. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Minot High School’s 'Change of Pace' choir fosters growth and community bonds by challenging students with intricate music under director Lindsay Kerzmann. The group—energizing local audiences—performs throughout the school year and plans more events in Minot. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Prairie Sky Breads is hosting a German Winter Market on the sixth floor of the Aksal Building on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m in December plus it offers guided food tours on Fridays for $15 per person. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot Symphony Orchestra continues its 100th season with two performances of its holiday concert Holiday Magic on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University (featuring tenor John Swedberg and soprano Megan Kramer). Minot Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A North Dakota coalition submitted paperwork to launch a ballot initiative for free school meals for all K-12 students; if approved, the group, which includes parents, teachers, farmers & advocates, will need over 31,000 signatures to get the measure on the 2026 ballot. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot-based 742nd Missile Squadron manages Minuteman III missiles across 5 alert facilities and 50 launch sites over 8,500 square miles — its crew earned the Schlabach Trophy at the 91st Roughrider Operations Competition and will support GLOBAL THUNDER 2026 and BULLY VIGILANCE 25 2 by leading the Crisis Action Team. Northern Sentry
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local article offers money-saving tips for Christmas in Minot, showing how families can shop secondhand, check free events, and find discounts at places like Magic City Surplus — advice to help keep the season festive without overspending. Northern Sentry
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Berthold’s Addison Neshem was named SERVPRO Athlete of the Week; she is the only returning player from last year’s Class B all-state girls basketball first team. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot United Hockey started the season with JV and varsity losses on Nov. 21 but rebounded with a 6-1 win on Nov. 29. The team will face rivals Fargo North and Fargo South in upcoming games to build their season momentum. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Minot State’s men’s basketball team ended a three-game losing streak when they beat the Jimmies 85 to 78 on Thursday, Dec. 4. The team now has 4 wins and 4 losses and will head to Aberdeen to play Northern State University on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot United defeated Jamestown 6-1 at Maysa Arena on Dec. 4 for its third straight win. Forward Landon Slind scored twice and Tate Haugenoe added one late while a strong penalty kill helped the team maintain control. Minot Daily News
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~ Carl Sagan
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