Good morning, Minot.

During Memorial Day weekend, families at Minot AFB and local neighborhoods welcomed summer with outdoor activities, from fishing at Lake Metigoshe to backyard cookouts (honoring Memorial Day traditions).

A free car show benefitting Easterseals Goodwill will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ABRA in Minot.

Attendees will enjoy vendor displays, food trucks and a chance for a military service member to win a refurbished car.

Team Law won the Battle of the Badges blood drive contest by defeating Team Fire 123-116, with Master Officer Carrie Young holding the trophy (the contest aimed to generate the most donors) in Minot.

This win highlights local efforts to support lifesaving donations.

The 2nd Annual Minot 5/6 Fishing Tournament took place at Lake Darling on Saturday, May 16, with 23 teams and 45 anglers competing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers awarded cash prizes, trophies & fishing gear, and a 37-inch northern pike was named the biggest catch.

Minot’s summer music scene offers free concerts at Citizens Alley from June 4 to August 20 via the Levitt AMP Music Series, and the North Dakota State Fair will host concerts from July 17 to 25 featuring local, regional and national talent for all ages to enjoy.

Elsie Reiswig, a 104-year-old WWII shipyard veteran from McClusky, is honored today with the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal+she spent two years in Marin City during the war and later dedicated herself to community service.

Mrs. Nathalie Lamarand helped link schools and families at Minot AFB by hosting a Mission: Transition workshop on Feb.

24, 2026, supporting Military Child events in April, and gifting school resources before her PCS to Randolph AFB — her efforts strengthened community ties.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced $4.2 million in grants — with Minot State University set to receive $156,463 to improve support for deaf or hard-of-hearing children.

Health centers in Devils Lake and Turtle Lake received funds, confirmed by Sen. Kevin Cramer.

Col Jimmy Schlabach, commander of the 91st Missile Wing, will retire after a 27‐year career at the base; he led his unit through a standout NSI and will hold a farewell event in July (colleagues praise his strong community impact).

Sen. Hoeven toured a capped Superfund site on May 28 where plans aim to convert 26 acres into a recreation area with trails and disc golf, pending EPA approval (comments remain open until June 1).

He also reviewed a southwest corridor project to ease south side traffic.

The 5th Bomb Wing held Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base from May 11-15 to test airmen readiness in realistic scenarios.

Lt. Col. Connor Klein and Col. Thomas Taylor noted the exercises improved mission operations and combat preparedness.

The Bishop Ryan boys golf team qualified for the Class B state tournament for the first time since 2013 after finishing fourth at the Regions 3 & 4 Tournament at Jamestown Country Club on Tuesday, May 26.

They will tee off at CrossRoads Golf Club on Tuesday, June 2.

Minot High's boys golf team finished second at the WDA Tournament on Tuesday, May 26 at Prairie West Golf Course in Mandan—securing one of six state tournament spots for West Region teams.

Parker Argent earned medalist honors with a 2-under 70.

Gerdau Metals Recycling Magic City Showdown

6-10 p.m. — Nodak Speedway — Tickets available — Experience the thrill of top national sprint-car races at the Magic City Showdown.

KPOP Guardians Live Show

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Minot Municipal Auditorium — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the only live K-Pop tribute show in the USA with dazzling performances and authentic choreography.

Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp

June 10-12 — Minot Family YMCA — Cost not specified — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills focused on shooting and ball handling.

Sips of Summer: A Taste of Minot Food Tour

2-5 p.m. — Gourmet Chef — Costs vary — Enjoy a culinary exploration of Minot with curated tastings at five local spots.

Midsummer Festival 2026

5-10 p.m. — Scandinavian Heritage Association — Free entry — Celebrate the summer solstice with music, food, and a bonfire at this cherished Scandinavian tradition.