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Minot
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Roosevelt Park Pool and pickleball courts will open for summer use on June 5 after a flood mitigation project closed them last season + a new filtration system will be tested soon as park restoration for the remaining green space is set to finish this fall. Minot Daily News
- ➤ The Minot Lions Club will mark its 100th anniversary tomorrow by celebrating a storied past and a playful tradition — including a parachute stunt prank that sparked community laughter. The event honors decades of service and fun in our local community. Minot Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Xcel Energy said North Dakota customers will start seeing a monthly bill credit of $2.05 today for 12 months, totaling $58 million in refunds from federal nuclear tax credits. Minot Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Minot State University hosts the 33rd Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature from April 9 to 11 at Hartnett Hall Collaboration Space and Northwest Arts Center. The conference features a medieval music evening on April 9 and a keynote dinner with Heather R. Darsie on April 10 (tickets online). Minot Daily News
- ➤ Austin Kutis of Minot Air Force Base was elected to membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at University of Maryland Global Campus, joining (about 20,000) top academic members chosen by invitation each year. Minot Daily News
- ➤ North Dakota Farmers Union will host its 92nd season of youth summer camps for kids finishing grades 3-6 and 7-12 from June to August on the shores of Lake Tschida and Jamestown Reservoir. Discounts are offered for registrations before May 15 — free motor coach transportation is also available. Minot Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NDSU Extension issued guidelines for the upcoming forage season. The news release (authored by experts Miranda Meehan and Kevin Sedivec) advises producers to adjust fall 2025 grazing to protect 2026 forage production amid uncertain weather conditions. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NDSU Extension specialist Julie Garden-Robinson (a local food expert) explains how a 12 oz cup of coffee may offer benefits and cause side effects while also providing a recipe for cranberry oatmeal bars as a midmorning boost so locals can balance their caffeine intake. Minot Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners are invited to test Batavia lettuce varieties (Muir, Nevada, and Fusion) that thrive in summer heat. NDSU Extension says these heat-tolerant seeds help extend fresh salad harvests. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Ryan Catholic School's varsity team hosted its second Holy Hoops game on Mar. 30 to support its assistant chaplain program + the Lions won 73-69 against a team of priests and coaches in a close contest. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Minot High Majettes kicked off their 2026 season yesterday with a doubleheader against Grand Forks Central at the MSU Bubble. After losing seven key seniors, coach Gerard Cederstrom and lone senior Darby Mowbray — who stressed team culture — are guiding new players to rebuild a top team. Minot Daily News
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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.
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Severio Mancieri Live at the Blue Rider
8-11 p.m. — Blue Rider — No Cover — Experience the captivating guitar skills of regional troubadour Severio Mancieri.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Screening
7-10 p.m. — Oak Park Theater — Special ticket required — Relive the fun and nostalgia of the 1990 classic with special guests at this one-night-only event.
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