Good morning, Minot.

Roosevelt Park Pool will open on Friday, June 5 from noon to 8 p.m. The pool, a favorite summer spot, offers free entry for children (5 and under) and will update its park map to guide visitors through MI-6 and MI-7 construction.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4 cancels DAV Coffee on June 3; on June 8 a lunch at Edgewood on 10th & a coffee & cookies discussion at 700 16th Ave SE, a lunch on June 9 at Somerset Court, and a breakfast on June 25 at Minot Lodge are scheduled.

Local community members dedicated the Master Sgt. Mark McCowan Memorial to honor 25 area service members who lost their lives, placing it near the high school in New Salem.

Organizers invite residents to submit additional names (contact American Legion Post 91) to expand the tribute.

Minot Arts Council is expanding its 41st annual Sundays in the Park event starting Sunday, June 7 at Oak Park & featuring live music from local bands and booths by food and art vendors.

The event will also showcase a downtown series on Thursdays at Citizens Alley.

Minot North High School today released its honor roll for the 2025-2026 second semester featuring Highest, High, and Honors distinctions for Grades 9 to 12 (highlighting top-performing students).

The N.D. Department of Health and Human Services reported low influenza, COVID-19 and RSV activity in North Dakota for the week ending May 23.

Influenza and RSV cases dropped to 40 and 27 respectively + COVID-19 cases saw a slight increase to 10.

Representatives from Nedrose Public School Health Council attended the 40th annual ND Roughrider Health Promotion Conference in Medora from May 26 to 29 to develop action plans for improving school and community health *for local benefit*.

Sessions focused on coordinated school health and strategies to boost positive culture.

A $100 million, 146,200-sqft renovation and addition has been completed at 4 Bears Casino & Lodge on the western shore of Lake Sakakawea, west of New Town.

The project replaced a 2-story hotel with a seven-story tower featuring 90 guest rooms, expanded gaming and dining areas, and more amenities.

After a two-week break, The Dakota Drive returned to feature local athletes.

Mandan High’s Jack Tooke committed to UIC, 4Bears’ Rob Phinisee—2025 TBL Rookie—is set to host playoff games in New Town, and Tiyahna Trottier becomes Turtle Mountain’s first DI basketball player later this week.

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.