Good morning, Minot.

Charles Foote, a Vietnam veteran from Parshall, enlisted in the Marine Corps 56 years ago while in college in Spearfish and served in Vietnam—where he saved a fellow Marine during a grenade incident.

He now directs a tribal employment office in New Town and is honored for his military service.

The American Red Cross honored dedicated volunteers at an event in Minot; Judi Leonard — who logged over 6,000 hours of service after the 2011 Souris River Flood — received a pin, and the event recognized volunteers for their roles in disaster response and community support across western North Dakota.

Two Minot residents, Amber Hattem and Dalton Hattem, were charged with sexually abusing and exploiting vulnerable adults at a local care facility after investigators uncovered videos during a child pornography probe—both appeared in court Friday and will face preliminary hearings in May and further proceedings in June.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1217 this week to change old HIV laws that unfairly charged people with HIV—making North Dakota the fourth state to repeal these criminalization laws and the first in the Midwest.

The City of Minot opened its 10 yard waste collection sites this season, allowing residents with city garbage service to drop off grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, vines, flowers, and fallen apples—while small piles of tree branches are picked up separately on scheduled days.

City of Minot has opened 10 sites for garbage collection customers to drop off yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves and flowerbed debris — the sites do not accept tree branches, household garbage, hazardous waste or recycling.

Kenmare-Bowbells advanced to the state championship game for the first time in program history after winning in the first round and defeating Central McLean—they made their ninth tournament appearance and fifth in a row.

The girls' basketball team lost to Benson County in the title game.

On Wednesday, Carter Coleman signed with Minot State football, making him the first Minot North football player to sign with a college—he was one of four seniors on the 2024 Sentinels team that won the WDA title and reached the AA semifinals.

He said staying in his hometown was very special—he thanked his coaches and teammates for their support.

Magic City Car and Trade Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — North Dakota State Fair Center — Free entry — Check out classic cars and meet special guests at this vibrant community car show.

North Central Spring Job Fair

11 a.m. — Minot Municipal Auditorium — Free entry — Connect with local employers to explore a variety of job opportunities in the region.

The Big One – Spring Art and Craft Fair

10 AM – 8 PM — North Dakota State Fair Center — Admission fee TBD — Explore over 250 booths bursting with handmade arts, crafts, and delicious baked goods.

SVAS Gala 2025

6-10 p.m. — Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center and Water Park — Ticket information available — Celebrate animal welfare with live entertainment and a special auction.

80's Pub Crawl

8 PM - 1 AM — The Spot — $10 — Dress up in your favorite 80s attire for a nostalgic night of fun and goodie prizes for the first 48 check-ins!

35th Annual Spring Honor Dance and Powwow Celebration

5-9 p.m. — Minot State University — Free entry — Celebrate Native American culture with dance, educational programs, and a community powwow.

Race Day at Nodak Speedway

7-9 p.m. — Nodak Speedway — Tickets available — Experience the thrill of North Dakota’s fastest cars and top-notch dirt track racing.

2025 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference

April 28-30 — State Fair Center — Conference rates starting at $94 — A three-day event to enhance North Dakota's tourism through networking and education.