Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tammy Gillmore delivered a record 156 dozen cookies of 35 different flavors to Minot Air Force Base airmen, marking her 15th year participating in the cookie drive. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The CPKC holiday train brought festive lights and live music to Minot, ND, encouraging donations to local food banks. KFYR-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 35-year-old Minot man, Friling Hadley, was arrested and charged with Class AA felony murder, following a police investigation into a female's unresponsive death, with signs of manual strangulation observed. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Kamauri Kennedy was sentenced to life without parole for the 2021 murder of Dominique Kelley, after being found guilty by a jury. KFYR-TV
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Minot State's esports program has evolved from a club to a varsity sport with nearly 40 athletes, promoting leadership and aiming for its first national competition. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot Public Schools is developing a plan to address maintenance needs across 21 facilities, focusing on budgeting for updates in heating, cooling, electric, plumbing, and ADA compliance. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Minot City Council approved pursuing a grant to hire six new firefighters to enhance safety and efficiency, with plans for further staffing increases in the future. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot North's girls basketball team starts their varsity conference play after two years of building the program, facing challenges in the WDA with high expectations and areas for improvement highlighted by their top scorer. KFYR-TV
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