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Minot, North Dakota Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Minot! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Minot’s three new council members push for in the budget?
  • Why this Air Force fire chief chose to retire in Minot.
  • What investigators say happened behind the gates at Minot Air Force Base

Also on today's calendar: Sips of Summer: A Taste of Minot Food Tour Experience and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy with a shower, temps: high: 62, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trio of new Minot City Council members talk approach to upcoming budget talks (kfyrtv.com) — Minot voters have elected Stephan Podrygula, John MacMartin, and Eric Locken to the City Council, and the trio is already preparing for upcoming budget talks. They say they’ll focus on listening to city staff, setting clear priorities, and keeping spending efficient before taking firm positions. The new members will be sworn in at the July 6 council meeting.
   

2. When the Assignment Became Home (northernsentry.com) — Minot Air Force Base Fire Chief Anik Emery has decided to make Minot home, transitioning into the City of Minot’s next fire marshal after retiring from the Air Force. His story highlights how harsh first impressions give way to deep community ties, strong church connections, and a sense of belonging that convinces many military families to stay in Minot long term.
   

3. Man on Minot Air Force Base arrested for sex crimes involving teen girl (kxnet.com) — A man associated with Minot Air Force Base is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he snuck a teenage girl onto the base and engaged in illegal sexual activity. Authorities allege he used social media and explicit messages to contact her and secretly recorded her. His bond is set at $250,000, with a preliminary hearing scheduled in July.
   

4. A New Chapter for the B-52 Mission in North Dakota (northernsentry.com) — Minot Air Force Base and the North Dakota Air National Guard are launching a new B-52 “classic association” that pairs the active-duty 5th Bomb Wing with the Guard’s 119th Wing. Guard leaders recently held open houses on base and with the Minot Area Chamber EDC to explain how the partnership will boost readiness and benefit the local community. Expect closer ties between Minot residents and this evolving bomber mission.
   

5. North Dakota Pride: Step Outside Your Window (Indoors!) (northernsentry.com) — Minot’s Magic City Discovery Center is inviting families to explore its new “Outside My Window” gallery, a nature-themed indoor playground designed for children six and under. The space celebrates Minot’s winter sports culture and North Dakota agriculture while quietly building kids’ motor, social, and early learning skills through treehouses, pretend farms, and year-round “outdoor” adventures.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Finally Friday Social in Minot! →
    The Spot, 6 2nd St NE, Minot
    6:00 pm
    • Sunday June 14
  • HS Boys Basketball Open Gym
    Nedrose Public Schools Minot, ND 58701
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 16
  • Minot Parks Summer Olympics at Nedrose Track
    Nedrose Public Schools Minot, ND 58701
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 17
  • VB Open Gym
    Nedrose Public Schools Minot, ND 58701
    5:15 pm
    • Friday June 19
  • Midsummer Festival 2026 →
    Scandinavian Heritage Association, 1020 S Broadway, Minot
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Any suggestions for a local general contractor?
    I need a modular house demolished and the basement filled. (Nextdoor Minot's SE River Valley)
  • Pilot Company posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Minot. Apply here.
  • Unifi Aviation, LLC posted a job opening for Airport Ramp Agent - MOT (PT) in Minot. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minot here.

Ok Minot! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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