Good morning, Minot.

Local pilot Warren Pietsch was inducted into North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame Tuesday, Mar.

10 at the Clarion Hotel during the Fly North Dakota Conference banquet. Gov. Kelly Armstrong proclaimed March as Aviation Month while Pietsch thanked his family and supporters for inspiring his lifelong passion for flight.

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 100th season with Ode to Joy and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. A pre-concert talk at 6 p.m. will preview the program featuring choirs and the premiere of the new anthem (Open Prairies, Open Arms, Open Hearts).

Minot could soon host a pig iron plant that aims to cut imports and boost domestic steel for military use, North American Iron CEO Jim Bougalis said at a Tuesday, Mar.

11 Energy Committee meeting (the project would create around 2000 to 3000 construction jobs with work starting in 2027).

Minot native Serenity Weyrauch and fellow Job Corps student Serenity Roller are in the TCU Advanced Training program in Kansas City to become railway signalmen — they received a letter of support from Senator Kevin Cramer.

ND Sober Ride, a program to reduce impaired driving, is celebrating five years with new $10 discounted ride vouchers through Lyft and Uber for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.

The vouchers will be available March 13 to 17 (while codes last), helping residents plan safe rides home.

Local gardening experts note that while daylight increases each month with ‘solar spring’ from Feb.

5 to May 5, winter is still present. They advise indoor gardening, repotting houseplants, and building pollinator hotels & checking free webinars for tips to prepare for a vibrant garden season.

Minot High senior guard Maggie Fricke returned from a torn ACL to lead her team to a WDA Tournament championship, averaging 16.5 points per game.

The Majettes will face Grand Forks Red River today at the Bismarck Event Center at 1 p.m. as they seek a second state title.

Legacy girls basketball keeps its record streak alive with consecutive state tournament appearances in Class AA + the team's strong play highlights its continuous competitive spirit.

A new basketball museum exhibit opened at the Heritage Center today to celebrate North Dakota high school and community basketball history — coinciding with local high school and NCAA tournaments.

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.

PRCA Rodeo at Nodak Speedway

7-11 p.m. — Nodak Speedway — Tickets from $69 — Experience the thrill of rodeo action in Minot with can't-miss live performances.