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🌱 Minot court move clears county vote, awaits city funding

Minot, North Dakota Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Minot court move clears county vote, awaits city funding
  • Minot schools approve Jefferson sale as student building plans change
  • Nedrose beats higher seed as volleyball tournament opens in Minot

Also on today's calendar: Middle School STEM and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Colder with partial sunshine, with a high of 39 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine, temps: high: 41, low: 25.
  • Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ward County commissioners have approved a plan to move Minot Municipal Court (dakotanewsnetwork.com) — Minot Municipal Court is a step closer to leaving the city auditorium, but the move still depends on city council approval of renovation funding. Ward County commissioners approved courthouse space for the court despite objections over congestion and displaced offices, while officials cite safety and security concerns at the current location.
   

2. Minot Public Schools board approves sale of two lots, former elementary school (kxnet.com) — Minot's school board has approved selling the former Jefferson Elementary and two vacant lots where students had been expected to build houses. High subcontractor costs prompted a switch to building cabins at Minot High instead. The district has until the end of February to sell Jefferson through Northern Auction.
   

3. Three sets of sweeps in round one (minotdailynews.com) — Fifth-seeded Nedrose swept fourth-seeded Bottineau at the Minot State University Dome, earning a semifinal matchup with top-seeded Des Lacs-Burlington. South Prairie-Max and Stanley also advanced with straight-set wins, setting up the other semifinal after an opening round in which all three winners avoided dropping a set.
   

4. Thank You for Your Service: Minot veteran reflects on Veterans Day (minotdailynews.com) — For Minot veteran Frank Senn, a simple thank-you carries particular meaning after the hostility he recalls facing upon returning from Vietnam. The retired Air Force chief master sergeant now serves as a local Disabled American Veterans commander, helping fellow veterans find support and a place to speak freely.
   

5. MSU's Focus on Healthcare: Association supports future ND nurses (minotdailynews.com) — Minot State nursing students are helping classmates find their footing while preparing for leadership roles beyond graduation. Two MSU seniors serve on the statewide nursing students association’s board, and student-led efforts include peer mentoring and an in-person orientation that introduces incoming students to labs, faculty and classmates.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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