Good morning, Minot.

Work to demolish the former Burger Time on South Broadway began Wednesday after the restaurant closed after 20 years of service, officials said.

North Dakota's Bakken region saw a 6.38% drop in oil production from November to December, and industry leaders expect flat output through 2026—low global oil prices may curb future gains.

At Stanley Elementary, special education students run a coffee club every Friday to brew and serve drinks, build confidence, and practice social skills.

The long-running club—active for over five years—raises funds for field trips and therapy sessions.

Minot State University began demolishing Dakota Hall on Wednesday, Feb.

25. The university said demolition will finish mid-May — after which the site will be converted into a green space.

MSU's TRIO program offers academic tutoring, course advice and personal guidance plus financial aid help and budgeting workshops to first-generation, disabled and low-income students, with support lasting up to six years as director Katy Allers said the program helps them overcome challenges and build campus success.

Bottineau + Corey Gorder, interim campus dean, has been named permanent dean effective immediately at Dakota College at Bottineau, as announced by MSU/DCB president Dr. Steven Shirley.

Gorder, who joined the college in 2013, succeeds Dr. Carmen Simone.

Minot's Harmony Center will hold a free monthly chronic pain support group starting March 10 at 4:30 p.m. & locals will share care tips and advice as Peer Vision for Mental Health works to bridge the care gap.

Minot High HOSA club donated eight bedding sets, heated blankets and other items to Trinity CancerCare Cottage to help out-of-town cancer patients receive treatment (funded by a $1,000 Give360 grant and student fundraising with pink candy and ribbons).

Minot North High School’s goalie coach Eric Woodbeck (a math teacher) received a send-off as he and his US men’s sled hockey team prepare for the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy.

They will fly out later this week for the ceremonies on March 6 and a game on March 7.

The Minot State Beavers swept Bismarck State College (5-4 in the first game and 9-1 in the second) on Wednesday, Feb.

25, improving their record to 8-2 and extending a four-game win streak. They head to Jamestown to face the University of Jamestown today.

St. Mary’s junior wrestler Dylan Mosset won the 127 lb Class A state championship, echoing the legacy of his grandfather, Tom Dietz (1966 champion).

The athlete is now training to become a two-time state champ at upcoming meets in our community.

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.

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.