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How residents can contribute to weekly drought report
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Farmers and ranchers aren’t the only ones who benefit from reports about droughts. Paige Brummund, an NDSU extension agent, said the U.S. Drought Monitor is used by those who monitor for fire risks, people who use bodies of water for recreation and people who look out for wildlife, for example.
Steam locomotive rolls through Minot’s Main Street
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - The raindrops didn’t stop some Minoters from heading downtown to check out the historic CPKC steam engine during its visit to the Magic City on Tuesday. People settled in to see a train nearly 100 years old make its journey. A representative with CPKC said...
Construction on African Plains building begins at Roosevelt Park Zoo
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Construction began on Roosevelt Park Zoo’s African Plains building. The addition is to cover the giraffes when the next phase of flood control starts happening at the zoo during the Fall. Zoo Director Jeff Bullock said right now, contractors are doing some preliminary work. The...
Meet ‘JaKiya’: Minot zoo lion cub gets a name
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Roosevelt Park Zoo’s first lion cub in 44 years has been given a name. The eight-week-old and its mom are taking a midday nap while community members join to hear the announcing of the cub’s name. Bravera got its naming rights at an auction...
16th annual Doc Walk set for May 1 at Oak Park
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — Dr. Dawn Mattern from Trinity Health will host the 16th annual Doc Walk on May 1 at Oak Park. Staying healthy comes in many different forms and walking is just one of them. Dr. Dawn Mattern says ‘The Doc Walk’ is a great kickoff to the month long journey known as […]
Open AI models raise privacy concerns
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - The World Wide Web has gotten more advanced with the development of Open AI. While people can use the technology to generate writing, art and video, Open AI is also using information given to it by users to better itself. Dr. Serena Pontenila, assistant professor of...
First baby born at Trinity celebrates her first birthday
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The first baby born at Trinity Hospital turned a year old on April 30, so the hospital’s staff celebrated with her. A local girl was celebrating her first birthday as she was surrounded by family, nurses, and doctors at a local hospital. Lily Rose was the first baby born at the […]
Former Erik Ramstad Middle School dedicated to Plum River Native Prairie project
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - A public green space is coming to where Erik Ramstad Middle School stood before the 2011 flood. The Minot Public School Board is allowing the land to be used to bring back native grasslands. Annette Mennem, Native American Center director at Minot State University, said the...
RoughRider AMBUCS provides adaptive trikes to kids, adults
"We get lots of reports that, you know, this child or this adult has never been able to experience this in their life, and typically, they're sitting on the sidelines while brother and sister are out riding bike, and they're not able to go join in on that," shared Bouley.
Bismarck and Minot to host prayer breakfasts
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — Bismarck and Minot will soon be hosting prayer breakfasts. The Mayor’s prayer breakfast in Minot is set for May 2, the National Day of Prayer. Leaders say the breakfast brings unity with the message of prayer. The breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. in the Municipal Auditorium; tickets are priced at […]
1930s Locomotive to visit Minot in continental tour
To commemorate the the first anniversary of the final spike of CPKC's continental rail (connecting Canada, the US, and Mexico), CPKC's historic Empress Steam Locomotive is touring all three North American countries and will be stopping in Minot on April 30.
Customize your wardrobe with unique Dakota Chappy pieces
"This is the birthplace of fashion innovation. It's happening in Minot, North Dakota. I've been at this now for almost two decades. And just be proud of your state, be proud of where you're from, be proud to be able to shop local and find phenomenal things that other places don't exist. And people, you know, this is the envy of many people. So many people that are in North Dakota say, I wish I lived in North Dakota so I could shop at Dakota Chappy. So come discover why that is," said Chappy.
Softball: Minot sweeps Century
The Majettes got two wins in the rescheduled doubleheader against the Patriots, moving to 16-3 on the season. Softball Scores Minot Majettes 14 Century Patriots 0 Game One Final Minot Majettes 9 Century Patriots 2 Game Two Final Beulah Miners 8 Dickinson Midgets 4 Game One Final Beulah Miners 0 Dickinson Midgets 6 Game Two […]
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