Good morning, Minot.

Fort Stevenson State Park in Garrison will host Maple Sugaring Days on Saturday, April 11 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday, April 12 (noon-3 p.m.), offering sap-to-syrup presentations, a pancake breakfast, live entertainment by Moon Cats + Peyton Lily, and a 5K run.

Minot residents can enjoy the 10th annual Food Truck Festival on Aug.

30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.—proceeds will support a program offering hands-on film education for students. Local vendors and family activities will add extra fun to the event.

A Minot florist sees a change in Easter orders as customers now favor table centerpieces and bouquets over traditional corsages.

The shop remains busy amid rising delivery costs as it adapts to evolving traditions.

The Moen Family, who grew up on a farm near Upham and learned music from their parents, will perform bluegrass and country tunes at Frozen Fingers Festival Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m. at the Sleep Inn in Minot (their first festival appearance since 2017).

The region celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Clarence Iverson No. 1 well south of Tioga that launched North Dakota’s oil boom.

The 33rd Williston Basin Petroleum Conference will be held May 19-21 in Bismarck & focus on the state’s energy legacy.

Local shoppers are preparing for Easter as grocery prices rose 2% over last year, with the USDA forecasting a 3% increase; many are checking sales and comparing brands to adjust their traditional holiday meals.

Minot International Airport reports wait times under its 15-minute goal despite a partial federal shutdown that led hundreds of TSA workers nationwide to quit — local efforts offer support for workers facing reduced pay.

CaringEdge of Minot supports local residents with home health and hospice care, helping them remain at home instead of moving to assisted living at Edgewood Healthcare.

With 24/7 nurse support within a 45-mile radius, the service has grown over its eight years by reducing hospital visits.

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.