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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Verendrye Electric Co-op in Minot, ND, provides three assistance programs for those struggling to pay electric bills, including a 'Secret Santa' initiative, LI-HEAP, and a Community Action Partnership. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Lloyd Lyson, a cherished community member in Minot, was celebrated for his award-winning Christmas light displays, with a legacy of decorations remembered by many. Minot Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury acquitted Ian W. Abrahamson of manslaughter and aggravated assault charges in Minot, following a self-defense claim in the shooting death of Davis Eby Smith. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The late air show performer Al Pietsch from Minot was inducted into the International Council of Air Shows Foundation Air Hall of Fame, recognizing his pioneering contributions to air shows. Minot Daily News
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rehabilitation and construction efforts for both The Tracks and the Big “M” building in Minot are progressing, despite EPIC Companies' bankruptcy, with city investment and development programs in place to support these projects. Minot Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Minot High School's electrical construction class, supported by industry partners, aims to guide students into apprenticeships and careers in the trades. Minot Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot's recycling coordinator highlights the challenges and solutions for recycling holiday waste, emphasizing education and proper sorting to avoid landfill contamination. KFYR-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot city offices, including City Hall and Public Works, will be closed December 24-25 and January 1, affecting public transit and garbage pickup. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot City Council, upon reviewing a report from outside investigator Yvette Heintzelman, expects to make recommendations next month concerning the investigation into its police department and Chief John Klug, after findings showed no hostile work environment or inconsistent discipline. KFYR-TV
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LCMS North Dakota District Convention 2025
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 North Dakota District Convention will take place at the Grand Oasis Hotel in Minot, offering various events from January 19 to January 22.
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