Good morning, Minot.

Northern Pines Equine in Sawyer offers horseback riding lessons, camps and educational programs that help kids build confidence and control emotions — 11-year-olds like Lilly Wright and Lena Lawson have improved through these sessions.

The nonprofit is managed by owner Teresa Duchscherer and barn manager Veronica Enander, who serve over 250 students with many more on the waitlist.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Schlabach greeted military children at Dakota Elementary on Minot Air Force Base on Friday — faculty and parents joined in the Month of the Military Child celebration as students arrived for school.

The Ward County Sheriff’s Department seeks help in finding Tela Nelson—19, with brown hair and brown eyes, who stands 5’8” and weighs 150 pounds—from Minot; she was last seen on Friday at 1 p.m. leaving her southwest mobile home park dressed in a red shirt, black tank top with flowers, black leggings, white flip-flops and a navy-blue beanie—reports note she carried a small pink backpack with a floral print and a black purse with a chain—and anyone with information should call 857-6500.

Minot’s economic development committee recently voted to continue the Renaissance Zone program and urged the board to shift benefits to areas that need improvements—aiming to balance the city’s budget while encouraging quality community investments.

The committee also recommended that the city council consider extra residential developer incentives—continuing property tax exemptions for homeowners and builders.

Minot Air Force Base's 69th Bomb Squadron won the 2024 Brig.

Gen. Kenneth N. Walker Award for Best Overall Bomber Squadron — the annual honor given by Air Force Global Strike Command — recognizing its top performance.

On Monday, a committee reviewing alcohol ordinances sent revised options to the City Council after a five-month break that allowed time for drafting changes.

The proposals include reducing retail license classes from 18 to five—along with three options for easing the transition from a capped system.

Minot City Council member Rob Fuller, a local businessman and ex-banker, said he will run for mayor in a special election later this year to replace Tom Ross, who resigned after an investigation.

Fuller runs on a 'Fresh Start, a Stronger Minot' plan while council president Mark Jantzer and local citizen Josiah Roise also plan to run.

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.

The Donny Dahl Band Live

9:30 PM – 3:30 AM — The Original — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable night with the Donny Dahl Band and some of the greatest live music.

Race Day at Nodak Speedway

2-4 p.m. — Nodak Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-speed thrills at North Dakota's top dirt track racing event.

Festival of Fools

8 p.m. — The Spot — $10 – $20 — Enjoy a night filled with silly comedy and live performances from local talent.

Mother’s Day Celebration at the Zoo

4 AM – 1 PM — Roosevelt Park Zoo — Moms free with child admission — Celebrate Mother's Day with a fun day at the zoo!

P:C Plays at Minot Public Library

6 p.m. — Minot Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance at the local library in Minot, ND.