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- 1Air Force tests unarmed ICBM reentry vehicle in Minotaur launch●Air Force tests unarmed ICBM reentry vehicle with Minotaur launch
The US Air Force launched a Minotaur rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California to test an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle. The test is described as routine, aimed at validating that US land-based nuclear deterrent systems remain reliable. Such launches are typically notified in advance and are standard practice for maintaining the Minuteman III arsenal.
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Minot, North Dakota is expanding its public art program, with new works planned for more street corners across the city. Local reporting highlights the effort to beautify public spaces, though details on specific locations, artists, or funding have not been made widely available yet.
- 3Minot State golfers Rostad and Watts chase titles at Battle in the North▼Beavers’ Rostad, Watts chasing titles as Minot State hosts Battle in the North
Minot State University is hosting the Battle in the North, with Beavers golfers Rostad and Watts in contention for individual titles at the home event. The tournament gives the two players a chance to compete for a championship on their own course, and attention is on how they fare in the closing rounds.
- 4Apples Called One of Nature's Original Convenience Foods●Prairie Fare: Apples are one of nature’s original convenience foods
A Prairie Fare column from the Minot Daily News highlights apples as one of nature's original convenience foods, praising their portability, lack of packaging and nutritional value. The piece encourages readers to reach for the fruit as an easy, healthy snack and likely offers tips on selecting and storing apples this season.
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Minot State University's men's and women's golf teams are hosting the Battle in the North tournament at Beowulf, their home course. The event brings collegiate teams together for competition in North Dakota, with the university's athletics department promoting the meet. Further details on standings or participating schools were not immediately available.
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A court hearing has been scheduled in an attempted murder case, according to a local report from Minot, North Dakota. The brief notice gives no details on the defendant, the alleged incident or the date of the proceedings. Such hearings typically determine bail, scheduling and other pretrial matters as the case moves forward.
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The North Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an appeal connected to a 2015 murder case in Minot, upholding the lower court's outcome. The ruling closes off the defendant's avenue for review at the state level. Details of the court's reasoning and the identity of the parties involved have not been widely reported, and reaction beyond local legal circles remains limited.
- 8Exiled Russian director Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' confronts Putin's war●Exiled Russian filmmaker Zvyagintsev takes on Putin's war in 'Minotaur'
Exiled Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev, who left Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, has made a new film titled 'Minotaur' that takes on Putin's war. The project, reported by Reuters, marks the director's return to feature filmmaking from exile and directly addresses Russia's war against Ukraine. It draws attention as one of the most prominent artistic statements on the conflict by a major Russian director.