Good morning, Minot.

Starting Monday, June 22, Easterseals Goodwill North Dakota will offer in-home donation pick-up in Fargo and Bismarck; fees range from $30 for small donations plus $99 for larger items, and the service will later extend to donors in Minot.

Applications for the 2026 State Parade in Minot will close Sunday, June 21 at 11:59 p.m. The 44th parade with the theme honoring 250 years of Heroes will take place on Saturday, July 18 at 9:15 a.m. along Burdick Expressway East — Western N.D.

Honor Flight is named grand marshal.

Dunseith students are exploring the United Kingdom as part of a study abroad program — they raised $30,000 over several years to fund the trip.

They visited historic sites in Paris, London, and Dublin and are scheduled to return home today.

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency has updated income and cost limits for its FirstHome and HomeAccess programs to help first-time and returning buyers purchase homes — the new thresholds range between $105,730 and $121,590 with a single-family cap of $500,000.

Minot’s recyclables will be sent to the Recycling Center of North Dakota in Jamestown later this summer after the city council decided on June 15 to end its contract with Dem-Con Materials Recovery in Shakopee when the three-year deal expires in July.

Staff expect savings and will review hauling options later.

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.

Independence Day Celebration in Minot

All day — Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic traditions, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Dakota Classic Modified Tour

7-10 p.m. — Nodak Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling IMCA sanctioned racing featuring top drivers from across North America.