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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Teddy Roosevelt (Joe Wiegand of the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation) will be a special guest at Roosevelt Park Zoo on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16. Visitors can meet him at the Children's Discovery Barn at 2 p.m. while the zoo operates from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Citizens Alley is keeping its ice skating rink open during warm days by using its underground refrigeration system to maintain the ice. Local Motives offers skate rentals + ice bumper cars this weekend in Minot. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Rod Wilson of The Northern Sentry is recovering after a 10-hour back surgery in Minneapolis and received support from Minot Air Force Base. He announced the Brass Band of Minot concert on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on campus. Northern Sentry
- ➤ FCC provider Ariel Churby explained her passion for supporting military families and nurturing children's growth at Minot AFB, emphasizing that each day offers a learning experience for both kids and caregivers. Northern Sentry
- ➤ TSgt Titus Keim has long served as a spiritual pillar at the Minot AFB Chapel, leading worship and community studies. He will attend Officer Training School in Alabama to expand his ministry + guide his future service. Northern Sentry
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Born Mar. 17, 1945 in Hartland, Jane McCullough grew up as a farm-raised child and earned a degree from Minot State College before joining the Army. She served at the 311th Evacuation Hospital and overseas in Egypt before retiring in 2004. Northern Sentry
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Minot Air Force Base generated $956.7 million in economic impact in fiscal year 2025 — the Economic Impact Analysis Report stated during a meeting at the Grand Oasis Hotel on Feb. 5. The base directly employs nearly 7,000 personnel and supports over 11,000 people who boost local demand. Northern Sentry
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Ryan Catholic School released its 2nd Quarter Honor Roll today, listing students from sixth to senior levels who earned a minimum 3.000 GPA. The roll recognizes academic excellence in High Honors, High Honors and Honors categories. Northern Sentry
- ➤ Minot North High School released its Semester 1 Honor Roll list today, recognizing top-performing students in Grades 9 through 12. The list details various honors levels (Highest Honors, High Honors, and Honors) based on academic achievements announced by the school. Northern Sentry
- ➤ On Feb. 4 at Minot State University, area schools held the annual Ward County MATHCOUNTS competition for grades 6 to 8. The contest featured team and individual rounds in math topics to select the top eight students who will represent Ward County at the state contest in Bismarck. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Health in Minot suspended its Home Health and Outpatient Hospice services on Thursday—after reviewing current operations and planning to transition patients to trusted community providers. Impacted employees will be reassigned to open hospital roles once a final timeline is announced. KFYR-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot North student athletes showed grit this week in basketball & hockey contests, with Brynn Francis, Kinzy Welstad, Jayce Wendt and TJ Hjelmstad earning awards in respective matchups. Minot United Hockey earned an 8 to 1 win as teams prepare for upcoming home games. Northern Sentry
- ➤ World-class skiers are competing in Italy this month while Minot honors its local legacy with Sondre Norheim, known as the Father of Modern Skiing, who pioneered ski bindings and the Telemark turn. His contributions continue to inspire winter sports in our community. KFYR-TV
- ➤ Minot North football celebrated three players—Andres Good, Gabe Mendez, and Christian Deadmond—who signed to play college football. Good joined Valley City State University Vikings while Mendez and Deadmond committed to Minot State University; Deadmond earned first-team All-State honors and a WDA All-Conference nod after a standout season. Northern Sentry
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Sebastian Bach Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Original — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the legendary Sebastian Bach live in Minot, ND.
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Midwest Remedies Live Performance
9 PM – 11 PM — Blue Rider — No Cover — Experience genre-blending tunes from the original band Midwest Remedies at their first-ever show here.
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