Daily
Minot
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Minot. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The North Dakota Community Foundation is marking 50 years of service (50 years) by awarding over $134 million in grants to support local projects statewide. The nonprofit now manages more than 1,000 funds and will keep helping groups meet community needs. Minot Daily News
- ➤ Pool operators are following a new aquatics code by increasing lifeguard staffing. The Minot Family YMCA has ramped up its training program (adding new lifeguards) to meet requirements, and Minot Park District updated staffing at Roosevelt Park for the 2026 pool season. Minot Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ M.L. Berg from Minot examines early mail routes that connected Fort Stevenson and Fort Totten in 1867 along the Missouri River, showing that carriers faced dangerous passages like the Dog Den and later relied on a safer Mouse River Valley stage for the 120-mile journey. Minot Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from area high schools have been chosen to attend the North Dakota Leadership Seminar at the University of Jamestown from May 29-31. They were selected for their leadership skills and community service to gain insights from local business and community leaders. Minot Daily News
- ➤ North Dakota Parks and Recreation opens summer day camp registrations on May 1 at 9 a.m. for expanded sessions at five parks (including Lake Metigoshe, Turtle River, Fort Abraham Lincoln, Icelandic, and Pembina Gorge) that will provide outdoor learning, history, and nature exploration. Minot Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ward County Emergency Management announced that beginning May 11, Minot Central Dispatch will conduct audible tests for the outdoor warning system at 9:30 a.m. on the second and last Monday of each month; the May test will shift to Tuesday (May 26) to avoid Memorial Day ceremonies. Minot Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Oaks Animal Hospital in Minot will close on June 26, leaving pet owners with one option in the city as Pinkerton Animal Hospital is accepting new patients with long wait times. Several clinics outside Minot and emergency care in Fargo remain available — owners should prepare for delayed appointments. KFYR-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ ND Housing Finance Agency awarded 15 partners who promoted affordable homeownership programs last year. The awards honored loan officers, real estate agents and lenders (including Amy Rogers from Brokers 12 in Minot) for guiding first-time buyers to low-cost financing. Minot Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Minot State softball ended on April 25 at the Wildcat Dome by splitting a doubleheader with Wayne State—Raivyn Millions’ RBI single gave the win in game two. The team will host doubleheaders against Southwest Minnesota State on May 2 and Sioux Falls on May 3 at Scheels South Hill Complex. Minot Daily News
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The light bulb was not invented by continuous improvement of the candle.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Minot
Welcome to the Daily Minot, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Minot, North Dakota community. If you like the Daily Minot, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Minot.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Minot and across North Dakota. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Minot
A free Minot community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyminot.com/sitemap