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Today in Minot
Today is Saturday, October 25th. The sun will rise on the 34th day of fall, and the 298th day of the year at 6:00 PM. We will see of daylight before it sets at 6:00 PM.
Today is: National Merri Music Day, National Trick Or Treat Day, National Make A Difference Day, Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day, Sourest Day, National Greasy Foods Day
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Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
2025 Pride of Dakota Showcase
Oct. 24th – Oct. 25th
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Live Music!
Desperate Electric LIVE!
Oct. 26th
@Atypical | Stop in & Warm Up With a Great Local Beer!
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When school budgets tighten, innovation often feels out of reach — but some district leaders are finding fresh ideas by looking abroad. Through international study tours with Digital Promise, educators from Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Colorado are exploring how Finland and Uruguay approach teaching, technology, and whole-child development. They’re returning home with practical ways to strengthen classrooms — from play-based learning to AI-supported lessons — and a shared reminder that the best solutions sometimes begin with seeing the world through someone else’s schools. Laura Jacob with EdSurge has the full story.
When a local paper disappears, something larger goes missing too — the steady pulse of community life. A new study from the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives and the North Dakota Newspaper Association found that in three counties without a local newspaper — Slope, Dunn, and Sioux — residents are turning to social media for news they no longer get from their hometown press. The result: more confusion, less civic awareness, and a warning for other communities teetering on the edge of becoming news deserts. Joshua Mathisen with KX News has the full story.
For many would-be builders, the first hurdle isn’t money or land — it’s the maze of paperwork standing between a good idea and a shovel in the ground. Zoning codes, permitting rules, and staff expectations often turn small, community-minded projects into nonstarters. But in Bentonville, Arkansas, a simple fix is opening doors: free 30-minute meetings with city planners. The sessions give small developers early guidance, saving time and money — and showing how small policy tweaks can make big local change. Edward Erfurt with Strong Towns has the introduction to an idea that’s a short read and easy to deliver.
As newsrooms lean harder on artificial intelligence, audience trust is slipping. A Reuters Institute study found people’s confidence drops sharply the more AI is involved in producing news. Yet journalist Pete Pachal argues that transparency—not retreat—is the way forward. By showing how AI assists reporters, rather than replaces them, journalists can turn skepticism into understanding. He envisions a future where readers can explore the raw material behind stories, making journalism not just something we read—but something we engage with. Pete Pachal with Fast Company has the full story.
From the fields of the Red River Valley to the shelves of Target, three North Dakota sisters are proving how far homegrown ambition can go. Mollie, Annie, and Grace Ficocello’s company, 3 Farm Daughters, has taken its high-fiber, two-ingredient pasta—made largely from wheat grown on their family farm—to 116 Target stores across California. The milestone follows their selection for Target’s small-business accelerator program and marks a major step for a North Dakota brand that’. Next step — North Dakota shelves. Keonia Swift with KX News has the full story.
When the Maddock family saw their North Dakota fields losing life, they didn’t double down on chemicals — they changed course. By embracing regenerative ranching, they began using cattle to heal the soil, restore balance, and rebuild productivity from the ground up. Their success earned them the Aldo Leopold Conservation Award and a feature on The Backstory podcast, where reporter Michael Standaert shares how one family’s commitment to the land is reshaping both their farm’s future and the story of rural sustainability.
There was a time when spotting an AI-generated image was easy — too many fingers, strange smiles, or salmon steaks swimming upstream. Those days are gone. With the release of Sora 2, OpenAI’s latest video model, even experts are struggling to tell what’s real and what’s synthetic. Watermarks can be erased, metadata stripped, and human eyes fooled. As detection tools race to keep up, the digital world edges closer to a point where truth and illusion look indistinguishably the same. Rebecca Heilweil with Fast Company has the full story.
On This Day
On this day in 1415, a small group of archers were having a big impact on a long war. In 1944, the U.S. sunk a Japanese behemoth, and in 1962 our Ambassador was making our case against Russia in Cuba at the United Nations. In 1906 Minot, the political moment was ripe with opinion, music education was arriving from overseas, and a shootout in Sawyer was the talk of town and seemingly later inspiration for Hollywood.
On this day in 1415, the Battle of Agincourt took place during the Hundred Years’ War. English forces, led by King Henry V, achieved a decisive victory against the French despite being heavily outnumbered, thanks to the effective use of longbowmen.
On this day in 1944, the Japanese battleship Musashi, one of the largest battleships ever built, was sunk by American forces during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in World War II.
On this day in 1962, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Adlai Stevenson shows the U.N. Security Council reconnaissance photographs of Soviet ballistic missiles in Cuba.
Born and Died: Pablo Picasso, (Born, 1881) Spanish painter and sculptor known for co-founding the Cubist movement, Richard Harris, (Died, 2002) Irish actor known for his roles in “A Man Called Horse” and as Albus Dumbledore in the first two “Harry Potter” films, Katy Perry, (Born, 1984) American singer known for hits like “Firework” and “Roar,” Roger Miller, (Died, 1992) American country music singer known for songs like “King of the Road,” Ciara, (Born, 1985) American singer and dancer known for her hit “Goodies,” Vincent Price, (Died, 1993) American actor known for his roles in horror films, Adam Goldberg, (Born, 1970) American actor known for his roles in “Saving Private Ryan” and “Dazed and Confused,” Mildred Natwick, (Died, 1994) American actress known for her work in film and theater, Marion Ross, (Born, 1928) American actress known for her role as Marion Cunningham on “Happy Days,” Geoffrey Chaucer, (Died, 1400) English poet known for writing “The Canterbury Tales.”
Pursuant to agreement previously made, I will endeavor to talk to the many intelligent readers of the Independent about the state of states, the state that is pre-eminent, and that stands head and shoulders above her sisters, and is still soaring upward, with almost meteoric velocity toward the shining goal. North Dakota is her name. Legion is the name of her resources. Inexhaustible is the name of their extent, and incomparable the name of their quality.
Why we published it: Our present-day Department of Commerce should track this guy down and hire him!
Prof. Dunaevski, who arrived in Minot two weeks ago direct from London, England, has opened an Academy of Music in the White Front block. The professor is assisted by his wife, an English lady, educated in the best musical conservatories of London. The professor teaches vocal music, the violin, and the piano to advanced pupils, while his wife teaches the piano forte to beginners and vocal music. Already they have a nice class established, and the school promises to be very large within a short time.
Why we published it: "... will allow many of the musical young people to complete their musical education without leaving for other cities." Noted.
“I hear you have given up housekeeping and started living in a hotel. How do you like it?” “Fine. Never was so happy before.” “And does your wife like it?” “Indeed she does.” “Where are you living?” “I’m at the Pollenden and she’s at the Baronial.”—Cleveland Leader.
Why we published it: Each stanza has a chance of drawing a wry smile. Enjoy!
The Independent feels certain that if Bro. Clark would interfere less with his competitor’s business, and give his own a little more attention, he would have no cause to feel “sore” when he glances at the advertising columns of the other papers. Don’t try to build up your own business, Mr. Clark, by tearing down that of your competitor.
Why we published it: In an issue ripe with editorial, we thought sharing the actual editorial made sense. In all this its easy to see the topsy-turvy moment the country was going through.
We are in favor of establishing by constitutional amendment the initiative and referendum. -- Democratic Platform
Why we published it: Apparently there was a point in time in North Dakota's past where the Republicans were handing out praise and the Democrats were working for democratic ideas? It was eight years later this amendment was added to the North Dakota Consitution.
Whenever the farmers of North Dakota ceases to be governed by the tradition that the Republican party is infallible and exercise judgment in voting for men who will legislate for their interests, rather than for those who stand pronouncedly as the executors of the interests of corporations to whom they are indebted for election, then and not until then will they secure measures of relief to which they are entitled.
Why we published it: If you're following the recent news about soybeans and Argentinian beef... you might think these are the words of a modern political pundit rather than a call from the past.
The election of state officers settles down to the question: “Are railways going to select our officers for us, or are we going to select our own officers?” If we are to have the same old officers, we know what they will do; just what the railroads wish. They have not changed. They will act in the future as in the past, which was as the elevators, railways, insurance and other trusts dictate. Just sit down by yourself, Mr. Voter, and figure out how a governor of Minnesota not in the interest of railways has helped you out this fall.
Why we published it: In many ways, it feels like this political fight is back in our corner. But at this moment in North Dakota, it would be another 10 years before the non-partisan league would gather up the farmers... but as you'll see in the next article, the seeds of that work were already being planted.
The little city of Sawyer located fifteen miles southeast from Minot on the Soo, was the scene of a Jesse James raid Sunday night about midnight, and the entire town looks like it had gone through the Battle of Gettysburg. The Sawyer State Bank was blown to atoms, and robbed of $4500. Brassett & Lund’s hardware store was broken into through the front door, the robbers getting in with a key and taking the following: one Iver & Johnson 38 calibre revolver and one 32 calibre revolver. A Harrison & Richardson revolver, 32 calibre. A second-hand Stevenson No. 25 rifle, Winchester shot-gun, three corduroy coats, one black and one brown dog-skin overcoat. Early in the evening the robbers entered Aug. Sigerstrom’s general store thru the front door and stole five fur coats, and a revolver, a searchlight and breaking the cash register took $1, all the money that there was in it. Sigerstrom learned that his store was being robbed and he entered it thru the rear door just as the robbers left thru the front door. It is lucky for him that he did not come a little sooner, for likely he would now be a dead man had he done so. At Bassett & Lund’s store the robbers took all the ammunition that they needed. Promptly at twelve o’clock, the robbers began shooting from the four corners of the main square of the town. The robbers shot fast and furious from twelve o’clock until half past three o’clock the next morning. For nearly four hours the citizens were terrified.
Why we published it: And that's just the start of the coverage. The tale continues throughout the entire paper. It does not lend itself well to publication via modern images, but we've done our best to pass along the whole, remarkable story.
On Humility
“Hold thou thy tongue and think upon the end.”
— Geoffrey Chaucer, “The Manciple’s Tale,” The Canterbury Tales
Upcoming Fun
Fun coming up that’s worth knowing about. Scroll for more at SavorMinot.com.
- The Wizard of Oz
@MinotHighTheater | Thursday, October 30th — Saturday, November 1st - Draft Joggers – Running Group
@Atypical | Tuesday, October 28th - Peyton Lily
@BlueRider | Saturday, November 1st
Today’s Happenings
Hot, New, Fresh
On Tap Right Now! @Atypical
Tuesday, October 21st — Sunday, October 26th
Discover the latest flavors at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot, where you can enjoy award-winning barrel-aged beers, live music, and tasty bites from food trucks. Don’t miss out on this fresh lineup happening from October 21st to 26th! #CraftBeer #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Meet Tito @SVAS Pets
Sunday, October 19th — Saturday, October 25th
Meet Tito, the playful and intelligent pup ready for adoption at Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot! Visit us this week to see if he’s the perfect addition to your family. #AdoptDontShop #MeetTito #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
INT’L All Media @NorthwestArtsCenter
Thursday, October 23rd — Saturday, December 20th
Explore diverse and innovative artworks at the “INT’L All Media 2025” exhibition, celebrating its 30th year at the Northwest Arts Center’s Walter Piehl Gallery. Open from October 23 to December 20, this annual juried showcase features over 40 pieces by artists from around the world. #ArtExhibition #VisualArt #SavorMinot
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
2025 Pride of Dakota Showcase CommunityEvents
Friday, October 24th — Saturday, October 25th
Celebrate North Dakota’s finest at the 2025 Pride of Dakota Showcase in Minot on October 24th and 25th! Discover and support local entrepreneurs with products made right here in North Dakota. #PrideOfDakota #ShopLocal #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Halloween Hike @FortStevenson
Friday, October 24th — Saturday, October 25th
Join Fort Stevenson State Park for a spine-tingling Halloween Hike on October 24th and 25th, featuring a decorated trail full of spooky surprises. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this evening adventure starts at 7 PM from the Visitor Center. #HalloweenHike #FortStevenson #SavorMinot
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
South Prairie Halloween SouthPrairePTO
Saturday, October 25th
Join the South Prairie Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 25th, for a spooky trunk-or-treat and a daring haunted maze adventure, all while supporting the South Prairie PTO. Don’t miss out on the fun, coffee, and hot chocolate in South Minot! #HalloweenFun #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
SUSANA AMUNDARAIN Exhibit @TaubeMuseum
Thursday, October 16th — Friday, November 21st
Discover the captivating world of Susana Amundarain’s art at the Taube Museum of Art in downtown Minot, where her evocative paintings will be on display from October 16th to November 21st. Experience the unique atmosphere and lasting impressions her work creates. #ArtExhibition #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
Dakotah Faye’s | Hoagie of the Month The DOGHOUSE @MagicCityHoagies
Wednesday, October 1st — Friday, October 31st
Celebrate Magic City Hoagies’ 11th anniversary with October’s Hoagie of the Month, The Doghouse, a mouthwatering creation featuring Dakotah Faye’s signature flavors. Dive into this epic sandwich packed with chicken, pepperoni, bacon, and more, topped with BBQ Doritos and a drizzle of hot honey. #HoagieHeaven #LocalFlavors #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Return of House of Horrors: They Live Among Us! @MinotArts
Thursday, October 23rd — Saturday, October 25th
Experience the spine-chilling return of “House of Horrors: They Live Among Us!” hosted by the Minot Area Council of the Arts in the eerie basement of Urban Winery & Taube Museum of Art. Dare to enter this thrilling event from October 23rd to 25th and October 30th to November 1st. #HouseOfHorrors #MinotArts #SavorMinot
