Good morning, Minot.

After surviving Typhoon Sinlaku, a Minot family living in Saipan recovered from powerful 150-mph winds that caused widespread damage in the Mariana Islands.

They are in a condo with relatives visiting & federal resources assisting as power and clean water slowly return.

Three long-time workers—Mike Aschenbrenner, Susan VanSickle and JoAnn Strobel—at Schatz Crossroads Truck Stop in Minot have combined 125 years of service and strong work ethic, helping the business grow over many decades.

Minot Chamber Chorale will perform its season finale spring concert today at 3 p.m. at First Lutheran Church.

The free event features music by local composers such as Jacob Narverud, Walter Robinson, and Ryan Main (a goodwill collection and ice cream social will follow).

New vendor Edgelord's Vault is selling comic books priced from $1 to $100 at iMagicon, continuing through Sunday at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot (featuring favorites such as Spider-Man and Absolute Batman) as comic collecting interest grows.

High schoolers in Minot are hosting a student-led preschool camp at the Minot Area Workforce Academy that meets weekly for 90 minutes until May 15.

The camp offers real teaching experience while partnering with Head Start Center to address the local childcare shortage.

West Oaks Animal Hospital in Minot will close on June 26 as doctors retire after 21 years of service.

The clinic is trying to sell the practice while scheduling appointments through June 25 and advising pet owners to save their pets' records for future care.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services reported a drop in respiratory illnesses as it recorded 295 influenza, 115 RSV and 38 COVID-19 cases for the week ending April 18 in the state.

Dr. Darren Hill launched Hill Eye Clinic last July in Dakota Square Mall to bring independent eye care back to our community.

The clinic offers quick appointments, a comfortable environment, and services including cataract surgery + emergency eye care.

Jayva McKibben returns to form – scoring four goals in her last three games after ACL surgery.

The senior forward and Servpro Athlete of the Week will lead the Majettes as they face Jamestown Tuesday.

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.