Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Minot, N.D., about 1,000 airmen received holiday cookies through a community effort involving the Minot Area Chamber EDC, military spouses, and students. KFYR-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters in Minot quickly controlled a fire at Wheatland Village, ensuring the safety of the resident and a dog, with the cause under investigation. KFYR-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ TUBACHRISTMAS, featuring live Christmas music played on tubas, will offer a free concert this Saturday at the Dakota Square Mall in Minot. KFYR-TV
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot celebrates its 125th Christmas Bird Count, contributing to a longstanding citizen science project aiding in the conservation and study of bird populations. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Minot has declared a 24-hour snow removal emergency starting at 2 a.m. Thursday, prohibiting parking on specified emergency routes to facilitate efficient snow clearance. City of Minot
- ➤ The Minot City Council hires KLJ for Third Street Bridge pier repairs and partners with Ideal Energy for LED lighting conversion, aiming for energy savings and infrastructure improvements. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The Minot Fire Department plans to hire additional staff over the next five to six years using a SAFER grant for funding and aims to better meet staffing and operational needs following a council-approved proposal. KFYR-TV
- ➤ The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025, passing both Senate and House, allocates $3.9 billion for Sentinel ICBM modernization at Minot Air Force Base and introduces a pay raise for servicemembers. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot North girls basketball team dedicates their first varsity season to honoring the memory of their coach's stepson, Isaac, who passed away from brain cancer, symbolizing resilience and solidarity. KFYR-TV
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