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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Slumberland Furniture in Minot donates 20 mattress sets and frames (Community Action) along with quilts by Our Redeemer’s Quilters Association throughout December under its annual Homes for the Holidays program. This effort builds on over 44,000 donations since 1993 to help local families get a better night's sleep. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The CPKC Holiday Train passed through Minot on Dec. 18, raising over $2 million and collecting more than 175,000 lbs of food for local food banks. The event—started in 1999—featured 194 live music shows that highlighted community generosity during the holiday season. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Roosevelt Park Zoo’s Discovery Barn is open on the south side after its move in January for the MI-7 flood protection project; the zoo is renovating a new area with three yards for its camels, which are expected to return by June. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Today, Minot residents Sam and Betty Kampman celebrate 64 years of marriage with a cherished Christmas Eve tradition—driving around to view festive lights, attending a church service, and sharing a home-cooked dinner with family. Minot Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kainan Filipino Restaurant (after operating for nine months) closed its 2nd Avenue SW location, and Zorbas Mediterranean Restaurant will take over the space without a set opening date. KFYR-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dakota Hope Clinic in Minot is undergoing a leadership transition as longtime director Nadia Smetana retires and registered nurse Mandy Crocker steps in as clinic director. Crocker, with 26 years of nursing experience, will focus on strengthening operations + fundraising to sustain the clinic’s compassionate care. Minot Daily News
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