Good morning, Minot.

Minot Area Chamber EDC invites local businesses and residents to donate auction items by Friday, April 10 for the 39th Annual Prairie Warrior Auction on Thursday, April 23 at the North Dakota State Fair Center — proceeds will support AFB squadron initiatives and Operation Homebound.

Military kid Leon Rivera enjoys Minot life, praising flexible homeschool days, summer play, and wrestling with his little brother (3) while embracing local events like Norsk Høstfest.

His family has grown to love the community since moving in 2022.

If you haven’t renewed your new fishing or combination license yet, do so using the NDGF app or local vendors as the old license expired at the end of March and the new year started April 1.

The process is quick + the app saves your details and shows handy tools for outdoor planning.

The Minot Area Community Foundation approved $75,845 in grant awards in March to support local nonprofits & community initiatives, with recipients including Des Lacs Burlington Public School, Metigoshe Lutheran Bible Camp and other organizations.

ND Strong announced the Minot Food Truck Festival, now in its 10th year, will take place Sunday, Aug.

30 at Oak Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the event offers food trucks + local vendors and supports The Film Dudes program funding film education initiatives.

The Minot Symphony Orchestra will present Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl live with a film screening under conductor Efrain Amaya at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, with shows on Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m.—tickets by phone.

Minot State University Theater will produce Chicago from April 9-12 — featuring military performers 1st Lieutenant Eli Robinson and military spouses Jill Cangealose and Christian Steinborn; rehearsals began February 3 and the show promises bold humor and live entertainment that invites local audiences.

ND Parks and Recreation offers free OHV safety courses for youth ages 12-15 from June 3 through July 30 across the state+Interested participants must register online soon, complete an introductory course beforehand, and bring required safety gear while receiving a free helmet during training.

Jarid Lundeen is the new chair of the Minot Area Chamber EDC board.

He praised local wins — like the Port of North Dakota’s increase in trains — and noted NAWS water, a Tioga pipeline and Air Force Base projects as signs of positive growth.

The FY26 Tenant Satisfaction Survey for base housing residents is now open until May 1, offering a chance to provide feedback that will guide future housing improvements.

CEL & Associates will send surveys via email to ensure all responses remain confidential.

The 5th Bomb Wing Command Team congratulated the Wing Staff Agencies for earning Squadron of the Month recognition.

The agencies, which provide crucial support including financial stewardship, safety programs & strategic compliance, delivered measurable impact to Team Minot’s mission.

Nonprofits and community organizations in ND can apply for a Maternal Health Grant offered by the BCBSND Caring Foundation to fund community based initiatives supporting prenatal to early parenthood care.

The grant application is open through April 30 and aims to address care gaps for mothers and families statewide.

Minot North's baseball team won 5-4 at home against Williston High as their girls soccer team won 2-1 over Legacy (on March 27) and six track records were broken at an NDSU meet (March 26).

The wins show the Sentinels started spring with strong momentum.

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.

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.

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.

Nodak Speedway Opening Night

7 PM – 1 AM — Nodak Speedway — Admission details not provided — Experience high-energy dirt track racing featuring IMCA classes in a family-friendly atmosphere.