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Today in Minot
Today is Sunday, July 6th. The sun will rise on the 17th day of summer, and the 187th day of the year at 5:52 AM. We will see 15 hours 55 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:47 PM.
Today is: National Hand Roll Day, National Fried Chicken Day
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Sour Sundays!
Jul. 6th
@Atypical | Stop in & Warm Up With a Great Local Beer!
Live Music!
Severio Mancieri
Jul. 18th
@BlueRider | Voted North Dakota’s Best Dive Bar!
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There’s no “undo” button for a deepfake — and no easy legal path to stop one either. That’s why Denmark is rewriting its copyright laws, giving citizens the right to own their digital likeness — voice, face, body and all. It’s a bold step, aimed at putting real power into the hands of everyday people, not just celebrities with legal teams. While the U.S. scrambles with complicated workarounds, Denmark’s approach could become the template for a more human future in the age of AI. Jesus Diaz with Fast Company has the full story.
Eighty years ago, the world saw the unthinkable—and thanks to a young man from Oakes, North Dakota, we have the images to prove it. Leo Moore was Gen. Eisenhower’s personal photographer during World War II, capturing the liberation of Nazi concentration camps with a steady lens and heavy heart. From Hollywood studios to the horrors of war, Moore’s journey reminds us that history’s truth often depends on those who are willing to document it. His photographs remain among the most haunting—and necessary—records of our past. Tracy Briggs with InForum has the full story.
In Texas Hill Country, danger doesn’t always come with a warning. On July 4, a flash flood turned deadly in the early morning hours, killing at least 43 people and leaving dozens missing near the Guadalupe River. The region is no stranger to such tragedies—its rugged hills, shallow creeks, and sudden storms have earned it the title “Flash Flood Alley.” As climate shifts and development expands, experts warn that better forecasting, smarter infrastructure, and public awareness are the best defenses against this recurring threat. Hatim Sharif, with The Conversation has the full story.
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On This Day
On this day in 1189, England got a King for the Crusades. In 1885, Louis Pastuer was saving us from dog bites with a vaccine, and in 1957 a tennis player was breaking racial barriers at Wimbledon. In 1933 Minot, the bait (aka federal money) was alluring, the news was curious, the navy was lighting up the fair, and MSU’s first President was back in town and he gave us a lesson we’d do well to hear today!
On this day in 1189, Richard the Lionheart was crowned King of England, ascending to the throne as one of the most iconic monarchs of the medieval period, known for his military leadership during the Crusades.
On this day in 1885, Louis Pasteur successfully tested his rabies vaccine on a nine-year-old boy named Joseph Meister, marking a significant breakthrough in medical science and paving the way for future developments in vaccinology.
On this day in 1957, Althea Gibson won the women’s singles title at Wimbledon, making history as the first African-American to win a championship at the prestigious tennis tournament, breaking racial barriers in the sport.
Born and Died: Sylvester Stallone, (Born, 1946) American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in “Rocky” and “Rambo,” Louis Armstrong, (Died, 1971) Renowned American jazz trumpeter and singer, 50 Cent, (Born, 1975) American rapper and entrepreneur known for hits like “In Da Club,” William Faulkner, (Died, 1962) American author known for his Southern Gothic novels such as “The Sound and the Fury,” George W. Bush, (Born, 1946) 43rd President of the United States, Tia Mowry, (Born, 1978) American actress known for her role in “Sister, Sister,” Kevin Hart, (Born, 1979) American comedian and actor known for his stand-up and film roles, Roy Rogers, (Died, 1998) American singer and actor known as the “King of the Cowboys.”
Four huge navy searchlights, casting their beams far into the night sky, form an entirely new feature at the Northwest fair.
Why we published it: If you keep reading, you'll learn they could spot you from five miles away. And today? The navy doesn't need light to see us anymore.
Upon reaching the ground he felt unusual commotion above and removing the hat found that the eggs had hatched out during the unusual shaking up they had received during his descent.
Why we published it: If you're nostalgic for news of a another time, here are several little bits to scratch the itch.
Projects large and small can be undertaken at this time by school districts, townships, villages, cities, park board, and the county, with 30 per cent of the cost an outright gift by the federal government.
Why we published it: It was the 1930s, so it's unlikely that we partook in projects that weren't much needed... because coming up with 70% would have been difficult. But slowly, these numbers changed... with the federal government picking up 70-80-90 percent. The result: over decades we began building unsustainable cities with improvements that we likely would have never built if we had been forced to confront the total cost. It is now left to us to confront this reality.
Education of the future must develop leaders and followers capable of coping with complex problems of a new age. Simple pioneer questions give way to the more difficult ones of a maturer age. If a government of for and by the people is to endure, leaders must be found capable of clear thinking and courageous leadership. To whom shall we look if not to educated citizens conversant with the failures of the past, possessed of the tools of the present, with faces set to the future, courageously willing to experiment?
Why we published it: Minot was blessed with some extraordinary leaders in our early years. There is a building at MSU named after the owner of the above quote. He was our college's first President; he delivered this quote as President of the University of Wyoming during a speech commemorating MSU's first 20 years.
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“If a government of for and by the people is to endure, leaders must be found capable of clear thinking and courageous leadership. To whom shall we look if not to educated citizens conversant with the failures of the past, possessed of the tools of the present, with faces set to the future, courageously willing to experiment? “
— A.G. Crane, President, University of Wyoming, 1933 (Minot State’s Founding President)
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Sour Sundays! @Atypical
Sunday, July 6th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for Sour Sundays on July 6th in downtown Minot, where you can enjoy $1 off every sour beer on tap, in cans, or bottles. Experience live music, delicious food trucks, and award-winning barrel-aged beers. #CraftBeerLovers #SundayFunday #SavorMinot
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Tuesday, July 1st — Sunday, July 6th
Discover the latest brews at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot, where you can enjoy award-winning barrel-aged beers, live music, and food trucks from July 1st to July 6th. Don’t miss out on this hot, fresh experience! #CraftBeer #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
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Meet Kodiak! @SVAS Pets
Sunday, July 6th — Saturday, July 12th
Meet Kodiak, the energetic and kid-friendly dog who’s been at Souris Valley Animal Shelter since January and is ready to find his forever home. Come visit this playful, almost 2-year-old pup and see if he’s the perfect addition to your family! #AdoptDontShop #MinotPets #SavorMinot
