Good morning, Minot.

Since March marks the start of summer sports registration, local programs now allow kids age three and up to sign up for activities like T-ball and gymnastics.

Parents and community members joining waitlists may volunteer as coaches (spots fill fast) to help teams stay active all summer.

On Feb. 25, Minot Fire Department rescued two dogs + two cats from a mobile home fire on the 3500 block of 11th Avenue Southeast after arriving shortly before 5 p.m. and finding heavy smoke with no residents present; the cause remains under investigation.

Minot native Ralph 'Clumsy' Llewellyn will become VP of the World Clown Association (Friday, Mar.

6 in Boston) and began clowning here over 40 years ago, crediting mentor Ken 'Dizzy the Clown' Gillespie for inspiring his career.

Bryleigh McBride, a sophomore with Spare Parts 32434 Team, was named an FTC Dean's List Finalist after competing in a state robotics event.

She may soon earn a trip to Houston to compete nationally (her family plans to join her) as she helps recruit younger students for the program.

Minot AFB Youth Center hosted its annual ceremony honoring nine leaders; Amelia Martin and Fatimazahra Elbouab received top honors in the Junior and Military Youth of the Year categories.

Winners will advance to state competitions through the Boys & Girls Clubs Keystone Program.

The ND DOT placed weight restrictions on roads from Watford City to the southern border on Thursday due to soft road conditions - drivers are advised to check maps and sign up for notifications to avoid fines for overweight vehicles.

As winter gives way to early spring, Minot residents can use a Nordic mindset to enjoy short coffee breaks and brisk downtown walks—encouraging routines like Fika and Hygge that add warmth and connection to chilly days.

This approach lets locals bring cozy comfort into everyday life.

Minot North athletes celebrated senior night on Feb.

17 and raised $2,100 on Feb. 19 for Trinity Health CancerCare Center. The basketball teams posted key wins, the hockey team clinched a regional title, and Minot North Cheer will hold clinics on Apr. 7-8 with tryouts on Apr. 9.

Four region champions in the Class B girls basketball tournament were crowned last Thursday, earning tickets to the state tournament scheduled for March 5-7 in Minot — teams in additional qualifiers will play Saturday at Century High School for a last-chance spot.

Madisyn Racine, a freshman at Minot High School, discovered her passion for wrestling at Rattlers Wrestling Club (practices held at Magic City Campus and Minot State University) and now aims for a state title while building strong bonds with family and the community.

The Minot United boys hockey team played West Fargo Sheyenne on Thursday, Feb.

26 at Scheels Arena in Fargo, and they sought a third straight quarterfinal win to challenge decades-old state tournament trends + show their determination.

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.