Good morning, Minot.

The Northwest Association of Horticulture will host Gardening Saturday on Saturday, April 18 at the Minot Area Workforce Academy Building near Minot North High School.

The all-day event will feature talks, a live plant auction, and vendor displays (registration discounts are available this week).

Minot Area Chamber EDC announced its Eagle Award winners for March, honoring local nominees for their hard work and positive attitude.

The winners represent professionals from schools, healthcare, and various local businesses — a testament to community excellence.

North Dakota high school seniors in 4-H or FFA can apply for Chevron-supported scholarships offered by the North Dakota State Fair and Minot Area Community Foundation until April 15 (deadline) if planning post-secondary education or trade certification, and twenty $500 grants will support local club projects.

NHS College president Twyla Baker from New Town was chosen as one of 23 community college leaders for the Aspen Presidents Fellowship, the only tribal college leader in the group.

Baker will join online workshops and in-person meetings next week to share her approaches and help students succeed after graduation.

Nonprofit Vitalant asks donors to give blood today to April 30 and enter to win one of two $10,000 gift cards.

Drives run April 8 at Trinity Hospital, April 14 at K-C’s (downtown), April 21 at the Air Force Base, and April 29 at Minot State Univ. and Nedrose High.

The City of Minot issued building permits in March for various construction projects, including remodeling and new builds.

The permits (totaling $21,324,542) cover work at addresses like 715 12th St. NE and 602 16th St. SW across the city.

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.