Today in Minot

What happens when you quit TikTok—not just for a weekend, but for good? One Gen Z writer did exactly that and found more than extra hours in the day. They rediscovered long-form stories, watched full movies without grabbing a second screen, and rebuilt their frayed attention span. In this personal reflection, there’s no scolding or superiority—just an honest take on trading in the scroll for focus, and how the fear of missing out slowly gave way to something better: peace of mind. Henry Chandonnet with Fast Company has lived the dream, now he’s telling the story. Do you have enough focus left to read it?

North Dakota’s bighorn sheep are in their heyday—but it’s been a long road to get here. In a new field update, Game and Fish biologist Brett Wiedmann walks through decades of lessons, from struggling transplants and devastating disease to record counts and thriving herds. With rugged Montana genetics, a strategic highway underpass, and GPS collars guiding precise surveys, the herds in the northern Badlands are growing strong. But threats like pneumonia and habitat limitations remain. ND Game & Fish is writing the book in wildlife recovery, persistence, and smart management, and this is the chapter on Big Horn Sheep. Watch below.

As Minnesota’s summer season hits its stride, hospitality businesses are facing stormy skies instead of clear sailing. A new survey from the Minneapolis Fed reveals that rising costs, cautious customers, and a wave of cancellations are leaving hotels, restaurants, and resorts in a financial pinch. While hiring is finally getting easier, optimism is in short supply. From downtown Minneapolis to the North Shore, owners are bracing for a make-or-break summer—and wondering whether travelers will show up in time to save the season. Haley Chinander with Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has the full story.

As big-ticket carbon capture projects hang in limbo, Canada is investing in smaller bets with big potential. Ottawa just committed $21.5 million to five Alberta-based initiatives aiming to make it cheaper to trap and store carbon emissions. From gas plants near Calgary to diesel engines on a test bench, these projects offer a quieter, more distributed path to cutting greenhouse gases. Whether they can scale in time to meet national goals remains to be seen—but the work is already underway. Lauren Krugel with The Canadian Press has the full story.

In Russia’s corridors of power, windows have become strangely dangerous. The recent death of oil executive Andrei Badalov—after falling from his Moscow apartment—adds to a growing list of elites who’ve met similar fates. While officials often call them suicides, analysts and critics see a chilling pattern: dissent met with defenestration. From tycoons to lawmakers, and even musicians, the message appears unmistakable—step out of line, and you might just fall out of it. This piece from the Kyiv Independent explores the grim trend behind Russia’s silent purge.