Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Berthold/Carpio Police Chief Al Schmidt positively impacts his community by hosting events and volunteering, aiming to strengthen the bond between police and residents. KFYR-TV
- ➤ In Minot, agencies and non-profits collaborate to combat homelessness amid increasing challenges and limited resources. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Financial issues with EPIC Companies have affected projects and events in Minot, including the Norsk Hostfest and the Big 'M' building renovation, but efforts continue to resolve and advance the affected initiatives. Minot Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Multiple individuals in Ward County were sentenced for various misdemeanors and felonies, facing fines, jail time, probation, and rehabilitation programs. Minot Daily News
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nominations for Prairie Business Magazine's Top 25 Women in Business, highlighting professional achievement and community contribution, are due by January 13. KFYR-TV
- ➤ North Dakota's minimum wage remains at $7.25, unchanged for 15 years, as others states plan increases; efforts to raise it face legislative challenges. Minot Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, Minot Public Schools introduced a new high school and middle school, with around 1,000 students enrolling at Minot North High School, marking a significant educational expansion. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Eight South Prairie FFA Chapter members were awarded FFA jackets by the North Dakota FFA Foundation's Blue Jacket Bright Futures program to support their agricultural education journey. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Minot City Council is discussing key priorities such as flood protection, fire debris cleanup, public transit, and property tax reform to present to lawmakers before the upcoming legislative session. 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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Trinity Health's STOP THE BLEED® Education at KMOT Ag Expo
Trinity Health will provide education on the STOP THE BLEED® initiative and offer cholesterol screenings and free blood pressure checks at the KMOT Ag Expo in Minot.
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