Good morning, Minot.

Magic City Hoagies will host the Shrine Clowns Downtown event on March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown, featuring clown acts + giveaways with balloon figures by Dizzy the Clown; the free event promises fun for families.

Voting is open today through March 15 for the Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026—a community event asking residents to choose top base and local favorites in categories like eatery, hangout, and recreation.

Thai Hot Sushi Don opened earlier this week at 23 Main Street South and serves a mix of sushi inspired by Thai and Japanese cuisine — owner Tam Chu is hiring new staff to meet demand.

The Magic City Discovery Center postponed its drone show scheduled for Thursday night due to cold weather and will reschedule the event in May.

Ticket holders may keep their tickets + request a refund if needed.

A webinar called Parenting Your Child with ADHD and Other Neurodiverse Brains will be held online Tuesday, Mar.

17 from noon to 1 p.m.—led by clinical psychologist Dr. William Lacey-Bisetty and offered by NDSU Extension to help parents support neurodivergent children, with continuing education credits available.

Minot North High School student Fatimzahra Elbouab, 16, recently shared her passion for journalism while excelling in academics, athletics, and music.

She has published a book and performs in competitive piano events (notably at Jugend Musiziert) while actively participating in clubs like National Honor Society and FRC Robotics.

Minot’s 891st MSFS was named March’s Squadron of the Month by the 91st Missile Wing after completing 346 alarm responses+450 antiterrorism measures and contributing over 100 volunteer hours with local groups.

The honor highlights its strong readiness across the missile complex.

At a Military Affairs Committee meeting Thursday (Mar.

5), Col. Jesse Lamarand of the 5th Bomb Wing urged community support for military personnel and their families amid Operation Epic Fury.

The Military and Family Readiness Center at Minot AFB offers support to military families preparing for possible deployments by helping with legal, money, and communication needs — so that loved ones at home can be ready for any change.

At Minot Air Force Base, the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron won the Buddy Check Challenge trophy, a program begun last September to help airmen check in on each other.

The trophy will travel among units when the challenge returns in April during Alcohol Awareness Month (supporting mental health).

Minot High senior Leelee Bell scored her 3,000th career point on Thursday as the Majettes won a 75 to 40 WDA tournament quarterfinal over Bismarck St. Mary's — she scored 42 points and her team now prepares for Friday’s semifinal game.

Minot State women’s hockey kept its No. 3 ranking after winning back-to-back games against Jamestown Jimmies on Feb.

27-28 and will begin pool play at nationals in Maryland Heights, Missouri — facing Jamestown and Michigan-Dearborn from Mar. 18-20.

Senior Evan Berg signed with Bismarck State College on Feb.

25 to play football following a standout career at Minot North. Coach Holmen praised Berg for his hard work + leadership as he aims to become a starter in collegiate competition.

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.